Russia is a country with the richest sporting traditions and world-class modern infrastructure. If you’re accustomed to football derbies and Formula-1 races under the scorching sun, imagine a completely different experience: thrilling matches in a cool climate, majestic arenas with panoramic VIP boxes, and service worthy of the most discerning guests. Moscow and Saint Petersburg invite sports enthusiasts to discover a new world of emotions — the Russian Premier League and the Kontinental Hockey League.

Grand Arenas of Moscow

Luzhniki Grand Sports Arena — the country’s main football stadium and one of the largest in Europe. After a massive reconstruction, the arena accommodates 81,000 spectators and features 102 exclusive skyboxes for private match viewing. Separate entrances for VIP and VVIP categories on the west stand ensure maximum comfort and privacy. Key RPL matches and international games take place here, while the panorama of the Moscow River creates an unforgettable atmosphere.

VTB Arena — a unique multifunctional complex combining under one roof the Lev Yashin Football Stadium with 25,716 seats and the Arkady Chernyshev Hockey Arena with 10,523 spectators. This is the only facility of its kind in the world. The complex includes 44 VIP boxes for 6–11 guests and one VVIP box for 60 people. Here you can visit both a Dynamo football match and a KHL hockey game in one trip.

CSKA Arena — a modern ice palace with a capacity of up to 12,000 spectators, home to the legendary CSKA hockey club. The arena hosts Kontinental Hockey League matches at the highest level — an ideal place to experience the dynamic world of Russian hockey for the first time.
Sports Saint Petersburg

«Gazprom Arena» on Krestovsky Island — a gem of football architecture and the home stadium of Zenit. The arena offers diverse hospitality zones: business clubs of Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond categories and private VIP boxes. Guests can enjoy a panoramic restaurant with all-inclusive service, exclusive show programs, and the opportunity to use the space as a lounge for negotiations with a perfect view of the field. This is not just watching a match — it’s a premium experience comparable to the best VIP boxes in the world.

Hockey fans will find «SKA Arena» — the world’s largest hockey venue with a capacity of 21,500 spectators. In the 2025/2026 season, Kunlun Red Star club plays home matches here, while the legendary SKA receives opponents at the historic «Ice Palace». Two KHL hockey clubs in one city — a unique opportunity to enjoy several games in one trip.
Hotels Near Arenas: From Stadium to Room in Minutes
Moscow

For maximum comfort, we recommend accommodation within walking distance of the arenas. Ararat Park Hyatt Moscow — a flagship luxury hotel with an indoor pool, spa center and personal concierge service, an ideal base for trips to VTB Arena and CSKA Arena with a private driver. The Carlton offers Dubai-level service: a panoramic rooftop bar, indoor pool, and the ability to organize a VIP package «match + transfer + dinner in the lounge.»

Near Luzhniki is located «Yunost» Hotel with an indoor spa pool, restaurant and bar — a convenient base with the possibility of organizing halal catering on request, private floors and personal transfers for VIP guests. The intimate «Hotel Blues» is suitable for small groups with the option to book part of the rooms for private accommodation.

Saint Petersburg

Parklane Resort & SPA on Krestovsky Island — the optimal choice for visiting Gazprom Arena and SKA Sports Palace: only 5 minutes to the stadiums, two restaurants and a full wellness area with park views. «Lakhta Plaza» — a modern apart-hotel with a panorama of the Gulf of Finland, spa center and restaurant, ideal for combining matches with evening walks along the waterfront.

Grand Hotel Europe in the center on Nevsky Prospekt — a historic 5* hotel with fine dining and impeccable service for guests accustomed to the level of leading world brands. From here it’s convenient to travel both to Krestovsky Island and for cultural programs. River Palace Hotel on Vasilyevsky Island offers the format «match + Neva cruise + dinner» — an unforgettable combination of sports and the romance of white nights.

Hockey — A New Experience for Sports Enthusiasts

The Kontinental Hockey League is the second strongest hockey league in the world after the NHL. The 2025/2026 season started in September and will last until spring. KHL matches are incredible speed, power and emotions that are hard to compare with any other sport. For guests from Gulf countries accustomed to football and Formula-1, hockey will become an absolutely new thrilling discovery. Cool arenas, hot coffee in hand, and adrenaline from every shot — a contrast that will be remembered forever.

Family Sports Recreation

Russia offers unique opportunities for families with children. Irina Viner-Usmanova Gymnastics Palace in Luzhniki — a flagship center of Olympic gymnastics, where you can organize an exclusive visit or master class for young athletes. «Hotel Park Krestovsky» in Petersburg has a velodrome and tennis courts right on the premises — active recreation for the whole family combined with attending matches.

Your Sports Tour with Vizit Russia

Organizing the perfect sports trip requires attention to detail: visa processing, hotel booking near the arena, match tickets in the VIP section, transfer and route to the stadium. With the Vizit Russia service, all this is available in just a few clicks. We will select travel dates according to the RPL or KHL schedule, book a room according to your preferences — halal catering, spa area, privacy — and provide VIP escort from the hotel to the arena.

Start planning now: process your visa through our service, choose a hotel near the stadium and get tickets to the nearest match with a route directly in the app. Russia awaits its new fans — experience emotions that you don’t have at home.