Donbass Arena
Snapshot
| Country: | Ukraine |
| City: | Donetsk |
| Capacity: | 51000 |
| Year Built: | 2009 |
Donbass Arena | Built in 2009
Home of Shakhtar Donetsk, the Donbass Arena holds in excess of 50,000 people and the bowl-shaped arena is located next to a pond, making for an iconic walkway to the stadium.
The Donbass Arena will host a quarter-final and semi-final in addition to three matches from Group D, including England's fixtures against France and hosts Ukraine.
Fixtures
Jun 11: France v England, 17:00
Jun 15: Ukraine v France, 19:45
Jun 19: England v Ukraine, 19:45
Jun 23: Quarter Final 3, 19:45
Jun 27: Semi Final 1, 19:45
Tickets / Where to sit
Getting to Donbass Arena
Train
Car
From Central Donetsk / Shevchenka Boulevard to the Donbas Arena, by car
1) Head west on бул. Шевченка/
2) Turn right toward вул. Матвєєва/
3) At вул. Матвєєва/
4) Turn right onto вул. Челюскінців/
5) The Donbas Arena Stadium should be on the right
3.6km, average 7 min journey
Parking
Map
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Where to drink
Richard Pub: offers varieties of beer, as well as serving exceptional roast beef. Location: Artema street, 87,Donetsk, Donetsk region Phone: +380 (62) 210-04-50
The Golden Lion: is an Irish haven in central Donetsk. The Guinness flows at 76 vul. Artema. Location: vul Artyoma 76a Phone: 062 381 7676
Where to eat
Two Geese
Cuisine: Ukrainian – Traditional Ukrainian & European dishes
Features: Fast food, Wifi, Delivery service
Location: Ave. Fallen Coounards, 2, Donetsk
Phone: 062 345 64 93
Bassano del Grappa
Cuisine: Italian dishes
Features: Traditional Italian pizzeria, Fresh authentic Italian ingredients
Location: Grinkevicha 8, Donetsk
Phone: 062 381 08 58
Khinkali
Cuisine: Traditional Ukrainian & European dishes
Features: Authentic Ukrainian food, Prime city location, Wide range of food and beer
Location: Pushkin boulevard 20a, 45678 Donetsk
Phone: 062 381 72 02
Where to stay
Hotel Center Victoria
Address: 14 Myru Av. 83015 Donetsk.
Tel. +38 062 381 47 00
Prices: Average per person/room - £83/1058UAH
Accommodation Features:
- 1-2 person rooms only
- 24-hour reception service
- 3 restaurants, 3 bars and a cafe service in hotel
- Spa and fitness facilities
- Bowling, pool and children’s play area facilities
- Walking distance to Donbass Arena
Ramada Hotel
Address: 20 Shevchenko Blvd. 83000 Donetsk.
Tel. 062 381 79 79
Prices: Average per person/room - £58/747UAH
Accommodation Features:
- 1-2 person rooms only
- 24-hour reception service
- Restaurant and bar service
- Walking distance to Donbass Arena
- Wifi Internet access
Spanish Patio Hotel
Address: 12 Khmelnitsky, 83064 Donetsk.
Tel. +38 062 385 47 51 38
Prices: Average per person/room – £36/460UAH
Accommodation Features:
- 1-3 person rooms
- 24-hour reception service
- Restaurant and bar service, specialising in Spanish cuisine
- Inclusive breakfast service
- Traditional Turkish Hammam bath
City History
Donetsk is a city that developed from a thriving coal and metal industry, large deposits of coal and iron ore within the region effectively raised the city from the ground up. An Englishman named John Hughes managed the metalwork growth in Donetsk in 1868 during Russian rule. Consequently, for a brief time the city was named after the inspirational John Hughes for providing work for locals, developing the city and creating an economical boom within the region. The city was named Yuzovka or Hughesovka. In 1924 the city was re-named Stalino and from 1941-1943 was occupied by Nazi Germany, battles and bombing devastated large parts of the city. Following WW2, it wasn’t until 1961 and the denunciation of Joseph Stalin that the city was renamed Donetsk after the Donet river. After the collapse of the USSR and Soviet Union, the rise of Ukrainian nationalism saw the official formation in 1991 meaning Donetsk was a part of Ukraine.
Shakhtar Donetsk are one of Ukraine’s oldest football clubs, originating from the Soviet football leagues. Founded in 1936 as Stakhanovets from 1936-1946, since 1992 they have been known as FC Shakhtar Donetsk. They play at the Donbass Arena named after the heavily industrialised, Russian influenced region Donets Basin or Donbas. The stadium holds a large capacity of 50,149 and has been awarded a UEFA five-star rating. During Shakhtar’s envolvement in the Soviet leagues they were seen as a tough mid-table cup specialist club. After the formation of the Ukrainian Premier League in 1991, Donetsk have been a dominate force. Their trophy cabinet boasts; Ukrainian Premier League (6), Ukrainian Cup (7), Ukrainian Super Cup (3) and perhaps their biggest triumph, UEFA Cup winners in 2009.
Famous For
Donetsk is the industrial region and the centre of the country's coal system. Furthermore known as Ukraine sporting capital with most sights being linked to sports.
Places to Visit
First Line Avenue/Artema Street,
Statue of Artem,
Donetsk Opera & Ballet Theatre,
Pushkin Boulevard,
Forged Figures Park,
Donetsk Region History Museum,
Donetsk Regional Art Museum.
