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Hour-long guided tours provide an in-depth look at Busch Stadium, home to the St. Louis Cardinals. Group rates available for 25 or more. Because of seasonal restrictions, please call for availability, time and information.

Tour tickets can be purchased at the Gate 3 ticket window on Eighth Street. Tickets are only available on the day the tour is offered. The ticket window opens 30 minutes prior to the day’s first tour; online sales stop 24 hours before tour time. Tours depart from the Stan Musial statue.

Please note: on days with games starting at 6:15 p.m., no 2 p.m. tour is offered; on dates with home day-games and on dates of special events at the ballpark, no tours are offered.

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Cardinals-Mets restart time: Rain delay updates from Busch Stadium

By scott rogust | may 8, 2024.

The St. Louis Cardinals had a disastrous series against the New York Mets , as evidenced by catcher Willson Contreras suffering a fractured forearm on Tuesday. The incident occurred due to catcher's interference by Contreras on a swing by Mets slugger J.D. Martinez. With that, Contreras is out for the next six-to-eight weeks.

Cardinals fans were certainly hoping the Cardinals would get the chance to see some positives on Wednesday, where they were scheduled to host the Mets on a 12:15 p.m. CT game. The weather, however, had other ideas.

The Cardinals announced that the game would not start on time due to "forecasted inclement weather."

Due to forecasted inclement weather in the St. Louis area, we do not anticipate today's game beginning at 12:15. We will provide additional information as it becomes available. — St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) May 8, 2024

UPDATE (3:45 p.m. ET): MLB.com Mets reporter Anthony DiComo revealed that after hearing a security guard's radio receiver in the press box at Busch Stadium, the game has been postponed.

According to a security guard's radio receiver in the press box, today's Mets-Cardinals game has been postponed. — Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) May 8, 2024

Meanwhile, Mike Puma of the New York Post revealed, via the Cardinals, that the make-up date for this game is scheduled for Aug. 5. DiComo reported that the start time is set for 4:15 p.m. CT.

Monday Aug. 5 is the makeup date, according to the Cardinals. — Mike Puma (@NYPost_Mets) May 8, 2024

The Cardinals announced that tickets for the May 8 postponed game will be valid for Aug. 5 .

The Mets will just be wrapping up a series in Los Angeles against the Angeles on Aug. 4. Then, on Aug. 6, they will head to Colorado to face the Rockies.

As for the Cardinals, they will return from their road series against the Chicago Cubs. After playing the makeup game against the Mets, they will host the Tampa Bay Rays for a three-game series.

ORIGINAL: As of this writing, there is no scheduled start time. However, the weather forecast looks pretty bad for the day.

According to Weather Channel , there is scheduled to be a 72 percent chance of rain at 1:00 p.m. CT and it is projected to increase to 86 percent at 2:00 p.m. CT. To make matters worse, there are strong storms projected at 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. CT., with projected large hail and damaging winds. A flood watch is in effect in St. Louis through the evening.

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Luzhniki Stadium

Club: none | Opening: 1956 | Capacity: 81,006 seats

History and description

Luzhniki Stadium, initially called Central Lenin Stadium, was built between 1955 and 1956. It was the result of the ambition of the Soviet leadership to upgrade the country’s sports facilities after the Soviet Union had tasted its first post-war successes at the 1952 Olympics.

Works on Luzhniki Olympic Complex started in 1954 and construction of its centrepiece stadium, also called the Grand Sports Arena, in 1955. The stadium got finished in just 450 days and officially opened on 31 July 1956.

Luzhniki Stadium served as the centrepiece stadium of the 1980 Olympics, hosting the opening and closing ceremonies, athletics events, football finals, and equestrian programme.

In 1982, a stadium disaster took place at the stadium during a second round UEFA Cup match between FC Spartak and Dutch side HFC Haarlem. In the dying seconds of the match, people started rushing for the exits to make it to the metro before the rest of the crowd. When someone fell on the icy staircases, chaos ensued, and the resulting crush and domino effect killed 66 people.

Until the 1990s, the roofless stadium could hold just over 100,000 spectators. In 1996, the stadium got extensively renovated, which included the construction of a roof over the stands and the refurbishment of the seating areas, which resulted in a decrease of capacity.

In 1999, Luzhniki Stadium hosted the UEFA Cup final between Parma and Marseille (3-0), and in 2008 the Champions League final between Manchester United and Chelsea (1-1).

The stadium was regularly used by Spartak Moscow, lacking a home of their own, until they moved to the newly built  Otkritie Arena  in 2014.

When Russia got awarded the 2018 World Cup , it was soon clear that Luzhniki Stadium would host the final and as a result had to undergo a large redevelopment. It hosted its last football match in May 2013 and closed following the IAAF Athletics World Championships in August 2013.

Redevelopment works entailed the complete reconstruction of the stands, adding a second tier, the removal of the running tracks, and an expanded roof structure. The characteristic exterior of the stadium was left intact. Works were completed in the summer of 2017, and the first football match at the reopened stadium, a friendly between Russia and Argentina (0-1), was played on 11 November 2017.

During the 2018 World Cup, Luzhniki hosted the opening match, three more first round group matches, a round of 16 match, the semi-final between Croatia and England (2-1), and the final between France and Croatia (4-2).

(photos of the Luzhniki Stadium before reconstruction below)

How to get to Luzhniki Stadium

Luzhniki Stadium is located on the Luzhniki Sports Complex, an area of sports facilities and park land in a bend of the Moskva River about 6 kilometres south-west of Moscow’s city centre.

The stadium can be reached with the red metro line 1. Station Sportivnaya, or alternatively Vorob’yovy Gory, both lie within short walking distance of the stadium. Line 1 directly connects with Moscow’s city centre, and the ride from either Okhotny Ryad or Biblioteka takes no more than 10 minutes.

Luzhniki Stadium lies practically adjacent to Moscow’s Third Ring Road. If arriving by car, orientate yourself with regards to the Moscow River and take the first exit after crossing the Moscow River at the bend where the stadium is located.

Address: Luzhnetskaya naberezhnaya 24, Moscow

Eat, drink, and sleep near Luzhniki Stadium

Luzhniki forms part of the Luzhniki Sports Complex and is surrounded by other sports facilities and parks. Its location right on the river Moskva is pleasant on a summer’s day, but there is little around in terms of eating and drinking, which can therefore better be done in central Moscow.

If you’re into a bit of culture though, the nearby Novodevichy Convent is well worth a visit, while the Moscow State University building on the opposite side of the Moskva river is one of Moscow’s best-known landmarks.

There are a few hotels to choose from if you want to stay close to Luzhniki Stadium, most near Sportivnaya metro station, e.g.  Yunost Hotel , Business Hotel Spektr , Olimp Hotel and Blues Hotel .

Click here for all hotels near Luzhniki Stadium, and here for an overview of hotels in central Moscow.

Photos of Luzhniki Stadium

Photo credits: Ben Sutherland & GPA

Useful Internet links

Spartak.com – Official website of FC Spartak Moscow. Moscow.ru – Moscow international portal. Mosmetro.ru – Official site of the Moscow metro.

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The Rolling Stones are coming to Phoenix. So is the traffic. How to minimize the aggravation

The Rolling Stones bring their Hackney Diamonds Tour to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Tuesday, May 7.

They’re the first act ever to bring three tours through State Farm Stadium, having previously played there in 2006 (when it was still called University of Phoenix Stadium) and 2019. The last time they were here, on the No Filter Tour , they drew a crowd of 52,726.

That's a lot of people, which can only mean a lot of traffic as thousands and thousands of drivers inch their way along the roads that lead to State Farm Stadium.

This is especially true for those who like to time their arrival to when the Stones are just about to hit the stage.

That’s how bottlenecks happen. And bottlenecks are wonderful for playing slide guitar, as Keith Richards could tell you, but not so much for getting to your seat on time.

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And you don't want to miss a minute of the action. As Mick Jagger told The Republic in an exclusive interview , he's there to make sure people hear the songs they came to hear.

"Well, "I have a list of all the numbers we rehearsed, right?" Jagger said. "We rehearsed for four weeks. So then, I go through all the ones I think we have to do, that people expect, that if we didn't do them, people would go, “Well, I came here to see ‘Honky Tonk Women' and they didn't do it.” And of course, I enjoy doing it. It's not a problem."

As luck would have it, there are ways to make your trip to State Farm Stadium as painless as humanly possible.

The earlier you get to State Farm Stadium for the Rolling Stones, the better

As with any major stadium event, it’s best to plan on getting to the parking lot as early as you can. The concert starts at 8 p.m. Doors are at 6 p.m. Parking lots open at 4 p.m.  

“Unfortunately when doors open, that’s right around midway through after-work rush hour,” says Moroni Mendez, a public information officer with the Glendale Police Department. "So our advice would be to try to get there early so that you can beat the traffic or do anything you can to avoid being stuck in all that congestion.”

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Figure out your parking for the Rolling Stones concert in advance

Mendez advises visiting the venue’s website, statefarmstadium.com , to figure out the parking situation in advance.

“I always try to tell people to try to research ahead of time just so that they know approximately which area they want to park and what route is best to take,” he says.

This map should help.

Follows signs directing traffic outside State Farm Stadium

Roadways will be closed as you approach the stadium with traffic barriers and signs directing cars to go a certain way.

“It’s kind of hard to guess or know ahead of time how the roads are going to be set up,” Mendez says. “That’s why we advise people to try to get there earlier so they can try to beat the rush.”

General Parking (blue) access points are available via Glendale Avenue or Cardinals Way from Loop 101 and from surface streets, including 91st and 99th avenues. Upon nearing the stadium, follow the guidance provided by messaging boards and parking staff.

The stadium's parking operations team will direct vehicles into lots according to capacity and traffic flow. To ensure smooth parking and to be directed to the closest available lot to State Farm Stadium, adhere to the directions and instructions provided by Glendale police and the stadium's parking staff.

“When entering the entertainment district, just pay attention to traffic signs directing cars and obviously drive with caution,” Mendez says. “There’s going to be a lot of traffic, a lot of vehicles. Maybe you can focus on the driving and have a passenger available to keep an eye out and kind of lead you.”

Mendez says the stadium will be providing updates on Instagram, Facebook, and X, formerly known as Twitter.

Use the WAZE app for State Farm Stadium road closure details

Road closures around the stadium will be included in the WAZE app the day of the event.

Fans with Red Preferred Parking can search WAZE for Red Lot - State Farm Stadium for guided navigation to the Red Preferred entry. 

General parking can arrive at the stadium parking from any direction to be guided into the closest available lot.

Have your parking ticket QR code ready to scan

Traffic will move faster if you take a moment before you arrive at the stadium parking entry to upload your parking permit QR code and have it open on your phone for the parking attendant to scan. 

Taking Lyft or Uber to the Rolling Stones at State Farm Stadium

Mendez also recommends using Uber or Lyft.

“If you use rideshare, you don’t have to worry about the driving,” he says. “And it’s maybe a little simpler as far as being dropped off and not having to worry about finding a parking space.”

The drop-off and pick-up area for Rideshare/Family and Friends is situated south of the stadium in the Black Lot. For any updates, please check the event’s detail page.

Know what you can take into the stadium before you go

Mendez suggests reviewing the stadium’s clear bag policy and the list of prohibited items, both of which you can find in our ultimate guide to the Rolling Stones at State Farm Stadium, before you head into the concert.

“There are lockers, but they fill up quickly,” Mendez says. “So just avoid the things that are not allowed in the stadium.”

That being said, he adds, be careful about leaving valuables in your car.

“When it comes to stealing or taking things out of vehicles, a lot of times these criminals seek crimes of opportunity,” he says. “And what I mean by that is unsecured vehicles, objects in plain sight, things like that.”

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If you plan on drinking at the Rolling Stones, don't plan on driving

Mendez also encourages fans who like to drink to have a plan in place for getting home.

“Obviously with any event like this, there’s gonna be drinking,” he says. “It’s not worth it to even question if you’re good enough to drive or not. Just don’t do it. Make those plans to get home safely, whether it’s using rideshare or taxi services or even just having a designated driver.”

Reach the reporter at  [email protected]  or 602-444-4495. Follow him on X (formerly Twitter)  @EdMasley .

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Willson Contreras injury: Cardinals catcher undergoes surgery on broken arm after being hit by swing vs. Mets

Contreras said that he's been told he'll be out at least six to eight weeks.

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras   underwent successful surgery on Wednesday to repair the fractured arm he suffered earlier this week . He was forced to exit Tuesday night's game against the New York Mets ( NYM-STL GameTracker ) in the second inning after J.D. Martinez's swing caught him on the left forearm. Soon after the Cardinals announced that Contreras had suffered a left arm fracture. After the game, Contreras told reporters that he was informed he would be out at least six to eight weeks .

On Wednesday morning, the Cardinals officially placed Contreras on the injured list and recalled 25-year-old catcher Pedro Pagés in a corresponding move. 

Conteras was down on the field in obvious pain for several minutes before leaving the game and being replaced behind the plate by Iván Herrera. Here's a look at the play: 

Willson Contreras will leave this game after taking a J.D. Martinez swing to his left arm. pic.twitter.com/mJfiqOBf4t — Bally Sports Midwest (@BallySportsMW) May 8, 2024

As you can see, Martinez caught Contreras' arm on the forward portion of the swing as opposed to the less powerful backswing phase. As such, Martinez was awarded first base on catcher's interference. Contreras this season in an effort to improve his receiving typically sets up closer to the plate than he has in the past. That plus the lunge forward to catch the slider from starter Miles Mikolas put Contreras in harm's way. 

"You're expecting to hit a ball and you hit an arm," Martinez told reporters after the game . "And you're like, what was that? I hit meat. I felt I hit meat. I didn't hit just a glove where you point back at the catcher. It was solid. Dude, I hit him good. When I got to first, I felt terrible."

Given that Contreras is facing a lengthy recovery period, his absence will be a blow to the Cardinals. In addition to his improved framing behind the plate, he's also far and away been St. Louis' most productive hitter in 2024. Earlier in Tuesday's contest, he hit a ringing double, which brought his slash line for the season to .280/.398/.551. That's elite production for any hitter, let alone one who mans the catcher position. Compounding Contreras' value to the Cardinals is just how bad the rest of the offense has been. 

Speaking of which, the Cardinals entered Thursday 15-21 and in last place in the National League Central. 

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Welcome to the Idaho Central Credit Union Arena

Creative thinking, innovative solutions and dynamic buildings don’t happen without an element of play. The soaring conception and execution of the ICCU Arena is a daily testament to a team of players coming together to make unprecedented moves.

The possibility of play brings new art and change. Whether you’re a builder, architect, engineer, forester, musician, artist, athlete, student – dreamer, welcome to our arena. We are all players here at a university on the rise.

Whether you’re a builder, architect, engineer, forester, musician, artist, athlete, student – dreamer, welcome to the ICCU arena, where the possibilities are endless.

The Idaho Central Credit Union Arena opened doors in October 2021 to welcome U of I students, alumni, community and visitors alike to our living laboratory built for a sustainable future.

Constructed with wood harvested from public and private forests surrounding Moscow, including the U of I Experimental Forest, processed and manufactured by Idaho companies, and installed by Idaho workers, the ICCU Arena is a testament for who we are and what we can achieve together.

We stand for more than a building. We are architectural invention, exceptional natural resource management, community engagement and public-private partnerships that showcase the heart of Idaho.

A Mass Timber Feat

• Wood engineered buildings have a smaller carbon footprint, are lighter than steel & concrete, and perform well in seismic and fire tests.
• In total, there are 854 Glulam beams weighing 442 tons. The largest beam is 110 inches by 60 inches and is 58 feet long.

Fostering Economy

• Construction alone created 74 jobs, $7.8 million in output, $3.7 million in gross regional product, and $2.7 million in wages and salaries.
• As the ICCU operating venue develops, visitation increases, more community jobs are created and there are positive economic multiplier effects.

A Home for Many

• The arena is a stunning gathering place for athletic and academic events, performances, and other special occasions.
• The arena is 67,000 square feet with a capacity over 4,000, and features a performance basketball court, a practice court, coaches offices, locker rooms, and a club area for premium seating and hospitality.

Power of Partnerships

Here at the arena, innovation is a team effort, and we are thankful for our contributors. From the forest to the lab, classroom and community, possibility plays here.

A Local Collaborative

Through relationships facilitated by the College of Natural Resources, project stakeholders were able to source a significant share of the Arena’s timber products from within the region and, in some cases, from the University of Idaho’s own Experimental Forest. Further underlining this localist ethos, area manufacturers donated materials and use of fabrication facilities.

The ICCU Arena hosts athletics activities, concerts, lectures and other special events.

A Testament to our Private Partners

“More than $35 million of the $51 million arena costs were provided by private funds, including Idaho’s forest products industry and organizations certified to SFI standards. From the sustainably managed timber harvested by Bennett Lumber, Idaho Forest Group and PotlatchDeltic, to the glulam beams manufacturing by Boise Cascade and QB Corp, the cedar siding manufactured by Tri Pro Cedar Products, and the CNC milling and assembly by StructureCraft, the industry came together to showcase the arena as a spectacular example of wood design.”  - Dennis Becker, Dean of the College of Natural Resources

Numerous local partners came together to build the ICCU Arena.

On Our Team

Forestry partners, local industries, u of i leaders, professors and students, vandals on the court.

“Trees are outstanding. They absorb carbon dioxide and convert that to carbon. About 50% of the weight of a tree is carbon, so when we make a mass timber product like Glulam, we’re storing that carbon for the life of that product. We’re creating healthy forests, we’re replanting, we’re reducing wildfire risk – our ability to store carbon in buildings long term is a win for all of us. Every successful project is the result of a partnership. In this case, the USFS provided initial seed funding to support the design, and then the amount of work U of I did to bring the arena together – suppliers, engineers, architects – the supply chain is long. Partnerships start at the beginning. And we know that they are important. They create local jobs. We’re glad that the Forest Service was able to put catalytic support in."  - Brain Brashaw, USDA Forest Service

“The industry as a whole is proud of the project. It’s such a large collaboration. You have this gorgeous architectural wonder whose materials are supplied from partners throughout the state of Idaho. When we look at it, we see the amazing creativity of how we can utilize mass timber.”  - Jennifer Okerlund, executive director of the Idaho Forest Products Commission

The undulating roof of the Arena mimics the surrounding Palouse landscape, and the wood creates an inviting, intimate place representative of Idaho’s nature.

"Every aspect of the traditional ‘windowless steel box’ arena prototype has been rethought toward sustainable systems that will be the future of college sports facilities. The College of Natural Resources (CNR) brought the idea of mass timber, as well as making the arena unique to our Idaho. It was the first time I’d heard of the athletics department speaking with the CNR about these opportunities to create an economic generator for that region. That, coupled with the welcoming vision for the arena, was an exciting pairing.” - Chris Roberts, Opsis Architecture LLP

“The initial project was beautiful, but we weren’t able to produce the beams as they were first drawn out as solid, continuous pieces, which are too long for us to produce. So we collaborated with the engineers to break the beams up into sections for production, making a testament to what can be done with wood. Boise Cascade and our peers are so proud to be apart.”  - Amy Vitek and Kelly Hibs, Boise Cascade

“We worked with the College of Natural Resources on the procurement of all the mass timbers through multiple donor streams.”  - David Shroud, Hoffman Construction

“We moved 2 million board feet of timber into 3 different mills. It took about 400 truckloads to produce the 2 million feet. Our part was small – It's what we do for a living every day. But it makes a big difference, and it’s a source of pride that will stand for a long time – maybe a hundred years.”  - Mark Swanson Logging

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The ICCU Arena’s complex timber connections push the limits of current timber engineering and design.

“The monumental, sculpted truss frame system, constructed of dual wood members up to six feet deep and spanning 130 feet, supports all the ends of the primary long-span king-post trusses over the arena. Each of the beams in these portal frames transfers over 400,000 pounds of load into the frame legs. Our structural 3D model produced all the geometry and shop drawings required to produce the curved Glulam shapes, each of which had a unique curvature. Our skilled shop team used in-house CNC capabilities with layout optimization to cut the desired shapes out of the actual curved billets we received from the Idaho manufacturers.” - Lucas Epp, StructureCraft Engineering and 3D Manager

“We as engineers were able to work directly with several manufacturers in Idaho to allow us to do something that had never been done before. We took the free-formed surface of the roof and rationalized it into series of radius pieces that were manufactured more efficiently. I don’t think people realize you can go long span with wood. These are viable structural elements that work well for structure and for architectural and fire related conditions.” - Judsen Williams, KPFF Engineers

Click here to read more about the ICCU’s design .

“We are a university on the rise and this facility is the catalyst for a new era for the University of Idaho. It showcases many of the strengths that make Idaho great — its natural resources, its students and its community,” - Scott Green, U of I President

“The arena means so much more to Vandal Athletics, the university, our community and the state of Idaho. It is a place where we can all unite — whether that is a game, a concert or other events” - Terry Gawlik, U of I director of athletics

“The Arena represents a story of sustainability. The way industry leaned in to make this an Idaho project for Idaho, with Idaho ands, forests, companies, and products, that’s what I’m proud of. But I think there’s work to be done. We must take more time living and telling that story. It’s not enough for me to believe, it’s not enough for me to just put a sign on the building – it's an ongoing educational opportunity for everyone who is a part. Every time we run our hands against these beams, we explore where the wood came from. It’s a challenge for us to tell that story over and over again.” - Dennis Becker, Dean of the College of Natural Resources

Natural resources, engineering and architecture students continue to learn about forest products supply chains, sustainable nursery and forest management, carbon sequestration, life cycle analysis and building performance during extreme weather events.

“The arena showcases how a renewable material can be effectively used in structures that traditionally have been built with nonrenewable materials such as iron, steel, and concrete. For as long as the building stands, students in various disciplines can envision the vast number of applications that wood can be used to meet the demand for sustainably constructed structures.” - Steven Shook, Professor of Forest & Sustainable Products

“I’m excited about the arena because we have an actual case study built on campus. For example, in the class Timber Design, we focus on the design of wood trusses, frames, columns, bracing systems and arch girders, and the design of connections between different timber elements. We look at design details and how these features withstand vertical loads and lateral loads such as seismic and wind loads.” - Assistant Professor Ahmed Ibrahim, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

“What sets our program apart is the hands-on learning activities that show the full life cycle: from seed, to product, to Arena,” - Robert Keefe, University of Idaho Experimental Forest Director

“The ICCU Arena’s innovation has important commercial applications that support future U of I grants and research in the forestry, architecture and engineering sciences.” - Steven Peterson, Associate Clinical Professor of Economics.

“This building is a great model for myself and other forestry, wood products, and engineering students to see how we can make large structures to go towards a more sustainable future.” - Jordy Williams, CNR Student

“We want to make sure not only the foresters are there for our children and grandchildren, but also for the resources. I think this project shows how U of I takes sustainability seriously.” - Cameron Vu, CNR Student

Designed as a multi-event and court sports facility, the ICCU Arena provides the main Vandal basketball program home court, practice court, men’s and women’s locker rooms, conference space, concessions, media room as well as coaching and staff offices. But for our teams, the Arena is more than a facility. It’s a home.

“It means a lot to be the first team to play in the ICCU Arena. For us to finally be able to be that team – it's quite awesome.” - Gabe Quinnett, Athlete

“The arena has a huge positive impact on our recruiting as well as the current team. The arena will be a source of Vandal Pride not only for the players, but for the entire student body and our community. Go Vandals!” - Jon Newlee, women’s head basketball coach.

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Architecture

2023, American Council of Engineering Companies of Idaho (ACEC), First Place, Structural Systems

2023, American Council of Engineering Companies of Idaho (ACEC), Idaho Grand Award

2022, American Institute of Architects (AIA), St. Louis Chapter, Architecture, Distinguished Award

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U of I Moscow is located on the homelands of the Nimiipuu (Nez Perce), Palus (Palouse) and Schitsu’umsh (Coeur d’Alene) tribes. We extend gratitude to the indigenous people that call this place home, since time immemorial. U of I recognizes that it is our academic responsibility to build relationships with the indigenous people to ensure integrity of tribal voices.

Luzhniki stadium visit

Enter the legend of World Cup 2018!

Starts at 4:30pm on weekdays Starts at 3:30pm on weekends

Duration: 2h

In the shoes of a football legend

Do you remember where the FIFA World Cup 2018 final was played? Yes, the legendary Luzhniki stadium! On this excursion, you will discover its backstage , following the steps of the most famous football stars through Luzhniki’s private corridors.

Start by visiting the press conference room before entering the players cloakrooms. Sit down at the spot of Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo while listening to the untold stories from the French team victory night. Continue with a quick warm up in the dedicated room before reaching the impressive field itself, just as a player would do.

Can you hear the 81 000 supporters cheering for you as you enter the field?

In presidential shoes

Our excursion will then bring you on the path of the presidential guests. From the private garage, via the red carpet to the VVIP lodges , gaze at the game from a presidential height.

Sit on the chairs occupied on the World Cup 2018 final by president Macron, the FIFA president, president Putin and the former Croatian president Grabar-Kitarović. Try out the special sit used by MMA artist Conor McGregor. Finally, we will have a final look at beautiful Luzhniki from a high viewpoint.

Throughout your path, we will detail the stadium history from its creation, through the 1980’s Olympic games up to this famous 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Football enthusiasts will not remain unmoved by this unique journey into the very heart of the famous Luzhniki stadium.

Footballers path: Press conference, cloakrooms, warm up, field.

Presidential path: Garage, red carpet, VVIP lodge, viewpoint.

Photographs/video allowed

Adults : 5 000 RUB / person

Children ( <12 years old): 4 000 RUB / person

Good to know

Please contact us before the tour to make an appointment

Walking time: +/- 40 min in total

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Meeting point

Your guide will be waiting for you outside of the red line metro station “Sportivnaya”, exit 1.

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At Put-in tours, we put you in our classic Soviet vans to go explore Moscow, Saint Petersburg and Russian culture off the beaten path. Discover our Moscow city guided tour, visit Moscow by night, join our banya & Sergiyev Posad excursion, visit and dine in one of Moscow’s oldest monastery or even Luzhniki stadium, before you party on our famous pubcrawl! Original and atypical tours : Shoot AK47 and a bazooka after riding on a tank with our tank & bazooka excursion ! Extreme tours: Fly a fighter jet in Moscow onboard a L-29 or L-39 aircraft!

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