Avtomobilist Tickets 2026-27: Home Games Guide
Avtomobilist is the main KHL club of Yekaterinburg, the largest city of the Urals. Home games at UMMC Arena, listed at 12,499 seats, give visitors a big-arena night on the border between Europe and Asia.
Avtomobilist: hockey in the Urals' capital
Yekaterinburg is the biggest city in the Urals and the natural centre of the region's hockey. Avtomobilist plays there as one of the KHL's eastern-conference teams, and the club has a loyal following that fills a large arena. The city's position near the Europe-Asia boundary is a draw in itself for travellers.
UMMC Arena: Avtomobilist's big-city home
Home games take place at UMMC Arena, listed at 12,499 seats, one of the larger buildings in the league. With a capacity at that level, expect broad stands and a good atmosphere when the opposition is strong. The arena is served by city transport; leave extra time on game nights for security and queueing.
Yekaterinburg winters are cold, so wrap up for the walk from the stop or car park to the entrance.
Avtomobilist fans and Urals rivalries
The crowd is knowledgeable, and the matches that matter most are those against other Urals clubs, especially Traktor Chelyabinsk and Metallurg Magnitogorsk, whose fans make the shorter trips. Games against the Moscow and Saint Petersburg teams draw bigger crowds as well. We do not overstate any single derby.
Avtomobilist tickets: planning the trip
Use the club's official box office first. Weekends are busier than weekdays, and big-name opponents sell fastest. Our email alert will tell you when home dates appear, which helps if you must arrange flights, since Yekaterinburg has a major airport.
- Check your block on the arena map before travelling.
- Bring warm clothes for the walk to the entrance.
Avtomobilist and a Yekaterinburg weekend
Beyond the arena, Yekaterinburg offers a city centre with a river pond, museums and an obelisk marking the Europe-Asia border outside town. A game on a Saturday leaves a free Sunday for sightseeing. Flights from Moscow are frequent, so a short weekend is realistic, but keep a margin for late returns.
Tickets for the lower rows give the best view of the action, while the upper sections offer a view of the whole ice and the choreography of the crowd. If you travel with friends, ask the box office about seating in a single block.
The city's long winters make the arena a warm refuge, and many fans treat game night as a social event with friends and family. Come early to join the queues for club merchandise, which are lively before big games.