CSKA Metro Station opened in 2018 on the Bolshaya Koltsevaya Line, the Big Circle of the Moscow Metro, on the open area of Khodynka Field. CSKA Metro Station takes its name from the CSKA sports clubs, whose facilities are nearby, after fans asked for the station to be renamed.
It is a shallow column station in the Khoroshyovsky District, with an out-of-station transfer to Zorge on the Moscow Central Circle. The sources found give few details about its decoration, so this guide sticks to what is verified: its history, its connections and how the fares work.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | ЦСКА |
|---|---|
| Built / opened | 2018 |
| Address | Khodynka Field, Khoroshyovsky District, Moscow, Russia OpenStreetMap · Google Maps |
| District | Khoroshyovsky |
| Interchanges | CSKA (Line 11 (Bolshaya Koltsevaya), the station itself, between Khoroshyovskaya and Petrovsky Park) Zorge (Moscow Central Circle (MCC), an out-of-station transfer) |
| Opening hours | The Moscow Metro normally runs from early morning until around 1:00 at night, and the station is open to passengers during those hours.
Exact first and last train times were not confirmed, so check the Metro's official information (as of October 2026 – check the official site, mosmetro.ru). |
| Best time to visit | Mid-morning and early afternoon on weekdays are calmer, and late evening is quiet. The morning and evening rush hours and days of matches and events at the arenas are the busiest, when the platform is crowded.
The station works in every season, so it is a good stop on a cold or wet day. |
| Last updated | October 6, 2026 |
Why Visit CSKA Metro Station?
CSKA is a modern stop of the Big Circle, the third circle line of the Metro, which opened its first section in February 2018. The station was one of its five initial stations.
Its name is a small piece of sports history. The station is on Khodynka Field, and fans of CSKA Moscow asked for it to be named after the clubs whose facilities are nearby.
It is mainly of use to visitors who are traveling in the north-west of the center, who want to reach the sports facilities or to change to the Moscow Central Circle at Zorge. The station is a short ride from the center on Line 11, and its decoration was not described in the sources found.
Highlights of CSKA Metro Station
A station of the Big Circle
CSKA is a shallow column station on the Bolshaya Koltsevaya Line, the third circle line of the Metro, which runs outside the older Circle Line.
It opened on 26 February 2018, as one of the five initial stations of the line.
Tip: Check the Metro map for the circle lines, since the Big Circle is the outermost of the three.
A name from the sports clubs
The station is named after the CSKA sports clubs, whose facilities are nearby. Fans of CSKA Moscow had asked for the station to be renamed in this way.
The station stands on the open area of Khodynka Field.
Tip: Look for the club's colors on match days, when the platforms fill with supporters.
Transfer to Zorge on the MCC
An out-of-station transfer links CSKA to Zorge on the Moscow Central Circle, the surface ring railway.
It is a useful link for traveling around the outer parts of the center.
Tip: Allow time for the walk between the stations, and check the MCC fares separately.
Between Khoroshyovskaya and Petrovsky Park
On the Big Circle, the station lies between Khoroshyovskaya and Petrovsky Park, which is beside the VTB Arena, the home of FC Dynamo Moscow.
Petrovsky Park was the eastern end of the line until the extension of December 2018.
Tip: Ride one stop to Petrovsky Park if you are heading for the VTB Arena.
A line completed in 2023
The first section of the Bolshaya Koltsevaya Line opened on 26 February 2018, and the circle was completed on 1 March 2023.
CSKA was part of the first section.
Tip: Check the line map to see the full circle, which is one of the longest circle lines in the world.
Khodynka Field
The station is on the open area of Khodynka Field, a large area in the north-west of the center that has been used for sports and events.
The details of the sights nearby were not verified.
Tip: Check a map for the walking routes to the facilities and the field.
Atmosphere
The platform is modern and quiet most of the day, with a steady flow of passengers heading to the exits. The light is even and clean, and the sound is trains and announcements.
On match days the station fills with supporters in club colors, heading for the arenas. At other times it serves commuters from the north-west of the city.
It is busiest at rush hours and on days of events, and calm in the middle of the day and late in the evening.
History of CSKA Metro Station
The Bolshaya Koltsevaya Line, the Big Circle, was planned as a third circle line outside the existing Circle Line, linking with the Moscow Central Circle. Its first section opened on 26 February 2018, with five initial stations, and the remaining stations opened on 1 March 2023.
CSKA was one of the five initial stations, between Khoroshyovskaya and Petrovsky Park. It is a shallow column station in the Khoroshyovsky District, on the open area of Khodynka Field.
The station was named after the CSKA sports clubs, whose facilities are nearby, after fans of CSKA Moscow asked for the station to be renamed.
Petrovsky Park, the next station, was the eastern end of the line until 30 December 2018, when the extension to Savyolovskaya opened.
An out-of-station transfer links CSKA to Zorge on the Moscow Central Circle.
Today the station is a working stop on Line 11 in the north-west of the center, close to the sports facilities of Khodynka Field.
Tickets and Booking for CSKA Metro Station
There is no ticket for the station itself; entering needs a Metro fare. Reports on 2026 fares differ: budget-level (₽) for a single ride with a Troika card, slightly higher with a contactless bank card and higher for a 90-minute fare, while some sources still give lower fares. Check the current fare on the official Moscow Metro site, mosmetro.ru.
- Troika card: a reusable card sold at ticket windows and top-up machines in station halls and through the official Metro app; the deposit is reported as a small amount (₽), so check the price.
- Foreign cards: reports conflict on whether foreign Visa or Mastercard cards and phone payments work at the turnstiles, so carry rubles in cash and buy a ticket or card at a ticket window.
- MCC: the Moscow Central Circle at Zorge is a separate rail service, and its fares and payment rules were not verified.
- Rush hours and match days: the station is busiest in the morning and evening on weekdays and on days of events at the arenas.
Rates for Russian citizens and concessions differ. All fares and payment methods are listed on the official site, mosmetro.ru.
Plan and Book
How to Get to CSKA Metro Station
CSKA is in the Khoroshyovsky District, in the north-west of the center of Moscow, on Khodynka Field.
- Metro: CSKA (Line 11, Bolshaya Koltsevaya), between Khoroshyovskaya and Petrovsky Park.
- MCC: Zorge (Moscow Central Circle), reached by an out-of-station transfer.
The exits lead to the field and to the streets around it; the exit details and walking times were not verified. A taxi can drop you near the station.
Accessibility
Accessibility details were not confirmed. The station is shallow, and lift availability and step-free access were not verified. Contact the Metro or check mosmetro.ru before traveling if you need step-free access or assistance.
Food Nearby
The streets around Khodynka Field and the sports facilities have shops, cafes and fast food outlets. Specific venues were not verified, so check opening hours before you go.
What to Bring
Bring a map or a navigation app, and some rubles in cash for a ticket or a Troika card.
Best Views and Photo Spots of CSKA Metro Station
Platform hall
The modern shallow platform hall with its columns, subject to the Metro's photography rules.
Best time: Late evening or mid-morning, when the platform is quieter
Photography Rules
Photography rules in the station were not confirmed. Taking photographs on the platform is common, but tripods and flash can be restricted, and the station is busy on match days, so stand clear of the platform edge. Drone rules in Moscow are strict and change.
Family Suitability
The station is a plain modern stop that suits families on the way to the sports facilities. It is busy on match days, so keep children close and away from the platform edge. Strollers need the escalator or a lift, and lift access was not confirmed.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- Check the match schedules before you travel, since the platform fills on days of matches and events.
- Do not expect a decorated showpiece; the station's interest is its name and its place on the Big Circle.
- Check the MCC fares and payment rules separately before you use the transfer to Zorge.
- Ride one stop to Petrovsky Park if you are heading for the VTB Arena.
- Look at the Metro map for the circle lines to plan routes that avoid the center.
- Visit between rush hours so you can look around in peace.
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FAQ: CSKA Metro Station
When did CSKA open?
On 26 February 2018, as one of the five initial stations of the Bolshaya Koltsevaya Line.
Why is it called CSKA?
After the CSKA sports clubs, whose facilities are nearby. Fans of CSKA Moscow asked for the station to take the name.
Which line is it on?
Line 11, the Bolshaya Koltsevaya Line, the Big Circle, between Khoroshyovskaya and Petrovsky Park.
Is there a transfer?
Yes, an out-of-station transfer to Zorge on the Moscow Central Circle.
Is it a deep station?
No, it is a shallow column station.
Do I need a ticket to see it?
Yes, a Metro fare is needed to enter. See the fares and payment section.
Is the station next to a stadium?
The sports facilities of the clubs are nearby; the VTB Arena is beside the next station, Petrovsky Park.
How long do I need?
About 5 minutes to see the station.
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