Sochi Central Stadium

Sochi Central Stadium is a sports venue located in the city of Sochi on Russia's Black Sea coast. The facility features contemporary architecture and holds approximately 10,200 spectators with views overlooking the coastline.

The stadium opened on April 19, 1964, and became the first major sports venue on Russia's Black Sea coast. Since its founding, it has served as a central location for regional athletic competitions and events.

The stadium bears the name of Soviet football player Slava Metreveli and reflects the city's deep connection to sports. Visitors can sense how athletic achievement remains important to the local identity.

The venue sits in central Sochi with convenient public transportation access. Visitors should be prepared for changing weather conditions due to its location between mountains and the sea, particularly during transitional seasons.

The stadium's position between the Caucasus Mountains and the sea creates distinctive air currents that influence field conditions and athletic performance. This natural feature often goes unnoticed by casual visitors but makes every competition distinctly different.

Location: Sochi

Inception: April 19, 1964

Official opening: April 19, 1964

Capacity: 10200

GPS coordinates: 43.56511,39.75265

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:50