Krestovsky Stadium facts for kids
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| Location |  Saint Petersburg, Russia |
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| Coordinates | 59°58′22.63″N 30°13′13.92″E / 59.9729528°N 30.2205333°E |
| Type | Association football |
| Capacity | 66,881 |
| Opened | 2017 |
The Krestovsky Stadium (also known as Gazprom Arena) is a huge association football stadium in Saint Petersburg, Russia. It was finished in 2017. This amazing stadium can hold 66,881 people. It cost a lot of money to build, about $1.1 billion to $1.4 billion!
This stadium is the home field for FC Zenit St. Petersburg, a famous football team. It has also hosted some really big international football events.
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Major Events at Krestovsky Stadium
The Krestovsky Stadium has been chosen for several important football tournaments. It's a modern stadium with special features.
FIFA Tournaments
The stadium was a key venue for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup. This tournament is like a warm-up for the World Cup. It also hosted games during the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The World Cup is one of the biggest sports events on Earth.
UEFA European Championship
The Krestovsky Stadium was also used for the UEFA Euro 2020 football championship. This competition brings together the best national teams from Europe.
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Saint Petersburg Arena after a UEFA Champions League match in 2021
