National Sports Complex “Olympiyskiy” — Attraction in Kyiv

The Olimpiyskiy National Sports Complex(Kiev Olympic Stadium) is the premier sports venue in Ukraine and the second largest in eastern Europe. Located on Cherepanov Hill in Kiev, the complex’s history dates back to 1923 when it was known as the Red Stadium of Trotsky. Originally designed with an eye toward hosting the Olympic Games, the complex underwent extensive renovations prior to Ukraine hosting the final of Euro 2012. The renovation added a roof over the seating areas, a new press box and luxury boxes and a 13-story Sheraton Kiev Olimpskiy Hotel. With a seating capacity of more than 70,000 the complex regularly hosts major football matches and has hosted concerts by international stars such as Shakira, George Michael, Madonna and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Tours of the complex include the changing rooms of the FC Dynamo Kiev football team, the players’ tunnel, the stadium bowl and the second tier of the stadium, which offers great views of the surrounding area. Our football superstar Mo Salah Liverpool player players final championship against Real madrid in this stadium and Ramos cause for him harmful injury in...

The Olympic National Sports Complex (also known as Olympic Stadium; Ukrainian: Національний спортивний комплекс "Олімпійський") is a multi-use sports and recreation facility in Kyiv, Ukraine, located on the slopes of the city's central Cherepanova Hora (Cherepanov Hill), Pecherskyi District. The stadium is the premier sports venue in Ukraine and the second largest in Eastern Europe after Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium.7 The complex beside its stadium also features several other sports facilities and is designed to host the Olympic Games (the stadium hosted some football matches at the 1980 Summer Olympics).

Following extensive renovation works, including the construction of a new roof, the stadium was reopened on 9 October 2011 with a performance by Shakira and had its international inauguration with a 3–3 friendly draw by Ukraine against Germany on 11 November 2011. It hosted the final of Euro 2012 and the 2018 UEFA Champions...

Stadium Tour. Been on a tour of the stadium. The tours go everyday (except game day), first one starting at 13:00. Costs 100UAH for a one hour tour. Starts at the Main Reception, so you just have to show up there, no pre-booking or such thing. Main reception is situated at the right side of the big hotel which is in front of the Stadium. Could be a bit difficult finding it, as is very hidden at the very bottom of the stadium. The tour consits of a tiny museum visit, lockers, outside pitch and the conference room. The museum has a bit of memorabila from all the events held on the stadium, lockers are a bit dull, nothing like San Siro lockers or anythig special. Overall it’s a typical European modernized stadium which in my opinion makes the tour skippable and is not a must seen. Very few heritage left that might intrigue a football fan. However the things might be different if you experience a game rather...