Wednesday, November 13, 2019
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Fan Zone
The Fan Zone is the big brother of the Football Village. If you want an electric atmosphere, giant screens, a festival spirit and an iconic setting, Saint 'Petersburg's Fan Zone is the place to go. Starting from the quarter-finals stages of the tournament, you can watch EURO matches on a giant screen in the very heart of the city.
The Fan Zone is located in Palace Square in the centre of Saint Petersburg; it is not only St. 'Petersburg's main square, but it is the go-to place for unique and stunning architecture. Furthermore, Palace Square is the venue for all the most important and festive civic events in the life of St. Petersburg, including Scarlet Sails, military parades, and concerts.
Palace Square is utterly picturesque, so whether 'you're a resident or a tourist, a visit to the Fan Zone is an absolute must.
⚽ Fan Zone key facts:
Location:
Palace Square
Entry:
Free - no ticket needed!
Open on:
Open for UEFA EURO 2020 quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final.
Open days:
2 and 3 July from 16:00 to 23:45
6, 7 and 11 July from 19:00 to 23:45
🔎 What’s on?
- The perfect place to watch selected UEFA EURO 2020 matches on a large screen together with thousands of fellow football fans
- Music performances
- Entertainment programme with Skillzy appearances
🚇 Getting to the Fan Zone
Whether local to Saint Petersburg or not, enjoy a stress-free journey and use public transport to get to UEFA Festival sites. Metro services are available close to the Fan Zone.
The closest metro stations are Gostinyy dvor, Admiralteyskaya and Nevskiy prospect (exits 1-2).
Walking is also preferred. Avoid using the car. There will be road closures around UEFA Festival sites.
- There will be no parking around the Fan Zone.
- Taxis for private hire are also available close by.
Let me give you a top tip
Take time to plan your journey before you set off to avoid busy times and follow the safety measures of travel operators.
The Volkswagen EURO 2020 Map on the official EURO 2020 App is the best place to plan, with live travel updates and possible routes.
🎒 Packing tips & more
- Check what's okay to bring in advance – here's the prohibited items list.
- Don't forget to bring your face mask. Spectators without face masks won't be allowed to enter the Fan Zone.
♿ Accessibility
The Fan Zone in Palace Square has accessible entrances and exits and an accessible viewing area on site. In addition, a specialised department supports all metro stations to assist disabled people, which makes journeys are comfortable and safe.
📞 Passengers may apply for assistance by calling the Metro helpdesk at +7-800-350-11-55.