Lokomotiv Stadium is a multipurpose sports stadium in Nizhny Novgorod. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2017–2018. Its capacity is 17,856 spectators, and the football pitch measures 105 × 68 m.[2] It is under the administration of the State Autonomous Institution of Nizhny Novgorod Region "Center for Sports Training." The stadium is located at: Nizhny Novgorod, Balaklavsky Lane, building 1.[3]

History

The stadium was built in 1932. In 2017–2018, the facility underwent a large-scale reconstruction as part of preparations for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Infrastructure

After the reconstruction, the stadium was equipped with a heated football pitch with natural grass, a scoreboard, running tracks, rooms beneath the stands, and a conference hall with a capacity of up to 100 people.[2]

Use

The stadium hosts youth team matches: in particular, Nizhny Novgorod U19 play here in the Youth Football League (Division A).[2] At various times, the arena has also hosted teams from the adult championship: among the clubs that have played at Lokomotiv are Volga and Nizhny Novgorod.[2] The stadium's facilities are used by the Center for Sports Training to hold national and international competitions in various sports.

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Sources

  1. nn.kassir.ru — The stadium is located at: Nizhny Novgorod, Balaklavsky Lane, building 1.
  1. soccer365.ru — Lokomotiv Stadium (Nizhny Novgorod, Russia)
  2. csp-nn.com — Lokomotiv Stadium — State Autonomous Institution of Nizhny Novgorod Region "Sports Training Center" (archive)