Republican Spartak Stadium, Football stadium in Vladikavkaz, Russia

Republican Spartak Stadium is a football ground in Vladikavkaz, Russia, with a natural grass pitch and covered seating on all sides. The stadium has been the home of FC Alania and its predecessor clubs, and its layout places the main stand along the western touchline, with the largest section of terracing opposite.

Built between 1960 and 1962, the stadium was designed by architect Tamara Butaeva and originally held around 18,000 spectators. It was expanded several times, notably in the 1990s when the club reached the top flight, and a major reconstruction began in 2020, with the venue reopening in 2025.

On match days, the stands fill with local supporters who follow the club closely, and the chants and flags give the ground a strong sense of place. The stadium also hosts youth games and community events, so it serves as more than just a venue for professional football.

The ground sits close to the city center, so you can reach it on foot from several nearby streets, and the main entrance is on the west side. Once inside, the concourses are straightforward, but allow extra time on match days when the surrounding roads get busy.

In 1996, the stadium became the first in Russia to install an underground heating system for its pitch, a detail that helped it host European matches in cold weather. The venue also once hosted the President's Cup of North Ossetia, a tournament that brought clubs from Italy, Portugal, and Brazil to Vladikavkaz.