Olympic Stadium
Snapshot
| Country: | Ukraine |
| City: | Kiev |
| Capacity: | 68000 |
| Year Built: | 1923 |
Olympic Stadium | Built in 1923
Set to host the final of Euro 2012 as well as Ukraine's opening match of the competition, the Olympic Stadium is located in the centre of the capital, Kiev.
An athletics stadium encircles the pitch and 68,000 football fans will be there to watch the Euro 2012 final on Sunday 1st July.
Fixtures
Group Stage
11th June, Ukraine v Sweden (19:45)
15th June, Sweden v England (17:00)
19th June, Sweden v France (19:45)
Quater-Finals
24th June, Winner D v Runner-up C (19:45)
Final
1st July, Winner SF1 v Winner SF2 (19:45)
Tickets / Where to sit
Getting to Olympic Stadium
Train
Car
From Central Kyiv/Maidan Nezalezhnosti Subway station to Olympic Stadium Kyiv, by car
- Head Southeast on Майдан Незалежності/пл, Независимости towards вул. Хрещатик/ул. Крещатик
- Take the 1st right onto вул. Хрещатик/ул, Крещатик
- Continue onto Бессарабская пл./Бессарабська пл
- Continue onto Красноармейская ул./Червоноармійська вул
- Continue straight onto пл. Льва Толстого
- Continue onto Красноармейская ул./Червоноармійська вул
- Slight right onto вул. Саксаганського/ул, Саксаганского
- Take the 1st right onto вул. Горького/ул, Горького
- Turn right onto вул. Льва Толстого/ул, Льва Толстого
- Take the 1st right onto пл. Льва Толстого
- Continue onto Красноармейская ул./Червоноармійська вул
- Slight right onto вул. Саксаганського/ул. Саксаганского
- Take the 1st left onto вул. Горького/ул, Горького
- Take the 2nd left onto вул. Фізкультури/ул, Физкультуры
- Turn left onto Красноармейская ул./Червоноармійська вул
- Olympic Stadium Kyiv should be on the right
3.8km, average 10 minute journey.
Parking
Map
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Where to drink
O’brien’s Irish Pub: Wide selection of beers on tap and wonderful local pub to meet new people and catch the match. location: Mykhailivska 17a Phone: 380 44 2791584
Shato: Microbrewery with relaxed atmosphere and cheap beer. location: Kreschatyk 24 Phone: 380 44 2793704
Where to eat
Restaurant Caravan
Cuisine: Uzbekistan – Fish & Grill menu
Features: VIP section, Summer terrace, Balcony, Wifi, Free monitored parking
Location: Str. Klovsky descent, 10. Pechersk, Centre
Phone: (044) 280 95 77
Two Geese
Cuisine: Ukrainian – Traditional Ukrainian & European dishes
Features: Fast food, Wifi, Delivery service
Location: Str. Esplanadna 32v, 01001 Kyiv
Phone: (044) 374 0305
Nobu Restaurant
Cuisine: Asian – Thai & Japanese dishes
Features: Authentic Asian food & service, Sushi Bar, Live sports entertainment
Location: Str. Shota Rustaveli, 12, Kyiv
Phone: 044 246 77 34
Where to stay
PVCB Hotel – The Renaissance of Traditions
Address: 4 Hospitania str. 01601 Kyiv
Tel. +38 044 256 40 00
Prices: Average per person/room – £70/900UAH
Accommodation Features:
- 1-2 person rooms only
- Restaurant and 3 bars including sushi bar
- Inclusive breakfast buffet service
- 24-hour reception service
- Monitored parking
- Fitness facilities
- Beauty and massage parlour
- Car rental
- Local train ticket desk
- Shopping gallery
- Walking distance of Olympic Stadium
President Hotel
Address: 12 Hospitania str. 01023 Kyiv
Tel. +38 044 256 32 56
Prices: Average per person/room – £282/340euros
Accommodation Features:
- Luxurious 1-2 person rooms
- 24-hour reception service
- Wifi internet access
- Free monitored parking
- Restaurant and bar services
- Walking distance of Olympic Stadium
Hotel MIR
Address: 40 Richya Zhovtnya Av. 03040 Kyiv
Tel. +38 004 520 26 09
Prices: Average per person/room – £57/730UAH
Accommodation Features:
- 1-2 person rooms with choice of additional child’s bed
- Bar and 3 restaurant services
- Gym facilities
- Free monitored parking
- Wifi internet access
- Beauty and hairdresser services
- Travel ticket desk
- Walking distance of Olympic Stadium
City History
Kiev or Kyiv is one of Europe’s oldest cities in technically one of Europe’s youngest countries, after gaining independence from Moscow in 1991. Ukraine’s independence is marked by the beautiful Independence Square, this known as the birthplace of the Ukrainian independence movement. A large scale hunger strike from Ukrainian nationals in 1989 began the movement in the square which led to the demise of the Communist Party in Ukraine. Kiev is renowned for its abundance of cultural and historical heritage including various theatres, Opera houses and gardens surrounding the banks of the picturesque Dnieper River. Kiev is also known for its glittering golden skyline defined by the golden domes and steeples of numerous churches and monasteries, most notably the Kiev Pecherska Lavra, St. Sophia Cathedral which has no less than 13 golden domes.
On a sporting note, Kiev’s most successful football team are FC Dynamo Kyiv, founded in 1927 the clubs entire history has been spent in the top league of Soviet football where they often dominated championships and cup tournaments, their Soviet trophy cabinet includes; Soviet Top League (13), Soviet Cup (9), USSR Super Cup (3).
Ukrainian independence brought about the formation of the Ukrainian Premier League where Dynamo currently plays and the Kiev based club hold an equally impressive record. Dynamo Kiev are Ukraine’s most successful football club, their trophy cabinet boasts; Ukrainian Premier League (13), Ukrainian Cup (9), Ukrainian Super Cup (5), UEFA Cup Winners Cup (2), UEFA Super Cup (1).
Dynamo Kiev has produced some of Ukraine’s greatest individuals too, current national team manager Oleg Blokhin won the European Footballer of the Year (Ballon d’Or) award in 1975, Igor Belanov also won this award in 1986 and perhaps most famously Andriy Shevchenko who was including in the official FIFA 100 and has represented European giants including AC Milan and Chelsea.
Famous For
Kiev is known for being one of Europe's most ancient and majestic cities. Being the capital of Ukraine its is one of the most beautiful cities with historical and cultural landmarks.
Places to Visit
World War II Museum,
National Botanical Gardens,
St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery,
Museum of the Great Patriotic War/Mother Motherland monument,
Kiev Golden Gate Museum,
National Art Museum of Ukraine.
