Mordovia Arena, Football stadium in Saransk, Russia.
Mordovia Arena is a football stadium in central Saransk with a capacity of around 44,000 seats and distinctive perforated metal exterior walls. The interior features bright orange seating arranged in a geometric pattern throughout the bowl.
Construction began in 2011 and underwent several revisions to meet FIFA standards before completion in 2018 for the football World Cup in Russia. The project marked the modernization of sports infrastructure in the region.
The stadium serves as home to local football club FK Mordovia Saransk, bringing professional matches to the Mordovian region. Fans gather regularly to support their team and create an energetic match day experience.
The stadium is centrally located in Saransk and accessible via multiple transport routes, with ample parking available for visitors. Direct connections to public transportation make arrivals and departures convenient.
After the World Cup, the upper tiers were converted into commercial spaces and a viewing promenade while retaining around 28,000 seats for regular sporting events. This transformation shows how the venue adapted to serve its new purpose after the major tournament.
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