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Rocky IV Filming Locations

Rocky IV wasn’t filmed in Russia – the production shot the “Siberian” scenes in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and Norway, while the Moscow fight was filmed in Vancouver (PNE Agrodome). Additional scenes were filmed in Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Full list of filming locations below →

Rocky’s House in Rocky IV

Rocky’s House in Rocky IV

(Los Angeles) Here’s the beautiful estate near Beverly Hills, California that Rocky and Adrian call home in Rocky IV.

MGM Grand Hotel & Casino

MGM Grand Hotel & Casino

(Las Vegas) Now Bally’s Hotel & Casino, the MGM Grand hosted the exhibition bout that pitted Apollo Creed against Ivan Drago.

Siberian Cabin in Russia

Siberian Cabin in Russia

Jackson Hole, Wyoming stood in for Russia when Rocky went to live on a rustic farm and train in the Siberian Wilderness for his fight with Drago.

PNE Agrodome, Vancouver

PNE Agrodome, Vancouver

Where the Cold War Collided with Hollywood: The Agrodome, Vancouver When fans think of the brutal, bloody battle between Rocky Balboa and Ivan Drago in Rocky IV, most imagine a cold Soviet coliseum buried deep behind the Iron Curtain. But in reality? That epic...

Where Was Rocky 4 Filmed? Explore All Rocky IV Filming Locations

Rocky IV takes fans deep into Cold War-era tensions, sending Rocky Balboa to the frozen landscapes of Siberia to train for his legendary fight against Ivan Drago. But here’s the truth—Rocky IV was not filmed in Russia. Instead, the film’s production used locations in the United States and Canada to stand in for the Soviet Union, creating the illusion of a harsh, isolated training ground and a grand Moscow boxing arena.

From Rocky’s snow-covered cabin to the dramatic fight against Drago, every key scene was shot in real locations that fans can still visit today. Whether you’re looking for the remote mountains where Rocky trained, the arena that doubled as Moscow, or the site of Apollo’s fateful fight, this guide covers all the essential Rocky 4 filming locations.