Gazprom Arena Gazprom Arena Gazprom Arena () is a retractable roof stadium in the western portion of Krestovsky Island in Saint Petersburg, Russia, which serves as home for FC Zenit Saint Petersburg. The stadium was opened in 2017 for the FIFA Confederations Cup. Initially, it was planned to be completed by December 2008, which was changed to late 2011 and changed again numerous times until it was scheduled to open in 2017. As of May 2017, the stadium was 518% late and 548% over budget. The stadium has a capacity of 67,000 people. It was called Saint Petersburg Stadium during the 2017
Gazprom Arena includes special lobbies, elevators and ramps to ensure accessibility to spectators with limited mobility. The stadium has been fully prepared for the FIFA World Cup games in accordance with the FIFA requirements for capacity and security. The stadium is equipped with a video surveillance and identification system that makes it possible to detect any troublemakers and fans who are not allowed to enter. The arena is also equipped with a security alarm system, a fire alarm system and a robotic fire-extinguishing system. Gazprom Arena Gazprom Arena () is a retractable roof stadium in the western portion of Krestovsky Island in