Rostov Stadium

Populous was selected to design Rostov Stadium. Congratulations.

Architectural Visualization

Populous is internationally recognised for its sustainable approach in designing sports and convention centres,  and that commitment to sustainability will be demonstrated with the Rostov project, which will be part of an ongoing green city project designed to protect the surrounding wetlands from other developments.

Furthermore, Populous is renowned for its ability to design venues in such a way as to effectively showcase a host city throughout a major sporting event and then effortlessly transform the space to leave a lasting legacy for the city.


Rostov Stadium is for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Following their work in the Kazan, Saransk and Sochi sports arenas, Rostov Stadium will be their fourth stadium.

Architectural Rendering

The Stadium will be built near the Sea of Azov. A large shade structure will be designed to encourage natural light as it protects fans from rain or wind. The stadium will initially hold 45,000 soccer fans before reducing the seat capacity to a more practical 25,000 after the games are over. It is expected to be completed in 2016.

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