Sporting programme


19 –26 May 2018

23 May
09:00–18:00
Peace Rally
Convention and Exhibition Centre EXPOFORUM
The international project ‘Peace Rally’ which will be held this year under the mottos ‘Russia and Europe Together’ and ‘Russia and the Western Countries Travel Along One Peacemaking Road’ will be included in the programme of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. Rally will be held for the second time in a row and will start from Monte Carlo on 16 May. The first stage is scheduled to finish by 23 May at the SPIEF venue and the participants themselves will take an active part in the Forum.

Such rare collectible antique cars as Buick 1947 Roadmaster, Morgan 1973, Aston Martin DB2, Morgan Threewheeler, MG Racing 1969, Rolls Royce Corniche, Citroen 1922 will participate in the Peace Rally.

The second stage of the rally starts from St. Petersburg on May 26. The ceremonial finish is scheduled for June 2 in Monaco, where the rally participants will meet Prince Albert II.

The number of participants will increase at this stage as Russian businessmen join the drivers in retro and sport cars.

Free entrance.


23 May
17:00–19:00
ROSCONGRESS CUP. Gala hockey match ‘Forum Team – St. Petersburg Government Team’
Yubileyny Sports Palace 18, pr. Dobrolyubova, St. Petersburg
Gala hockey matches have become a sports traditions of economic forums. Representatives of the political and business elite will take the ice in St. Petersburg. All participants in the match will receive commemorative medals, but the main reward for them will be vivid emotions and an energy boost for the Forum’s business programme.

Access to the event as a participant in the Premium package is by invitation only. Detailed information is available in the personal web office.


23 May
17:00–22:00
‘Heart to Heart’ charitable football match and gala concert
Izhorets Sports and Recreation Complex in the Kolpinsky District, 27, Tverskaya Ulitsa, Kolpino
A team of national politicians, entrepreneurs, and artists will take on the St. Petersburg united team.

The city of military glory Kolpino will host an amateur match between some of Russia’s best entertainers, forwards from national football teams, politicians as well as law enforcement representatives as part of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum sporting programme. The event will feature interactive entertainment venues and tastings of various national cuisines and conclude with a performance by Russian pop stars.

‘Heart to Heart’ charitable matches and concerts raise millions each year to provide medical aid to those in need. This event will help sick children from St. Petersburg and Kolpino families.

Participants may attend the event as spectators by showing their badges and invitations. More details are available in your personal web office.