Kazan Arena

Kazan Arena
Location Kazan, Tatarstan, Russia Russia
Capacity 45,379
Construction
Broke ground May 2010
Opened July 2013[1]
Construction cost $ 450 millions
Architect Populous
Tenants
FC Rubin Kazan
2013 Summer Universiade
2015 World Aquatics Championships
2017 FIFA Confederations Cup
2018 FIFA World Cup

The Kazan Arena is a stadium in Kazan, Russia. It was completed in July 2013, and will host football matches, especially Rubin Kazan's home games in the Russian Premier League. The stadium has the largest outside screen in Europe.

Overview

The stadium hosted the 2013 Summer Universiade football competition and will host the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup and 2018 FIFA World Cup. Its capacity is around 45,379.[2] It will replace Central Stadium as Kazan's main football stadium. Kazan Arena is also hosting the 2015 World Aquatics Championships.

The architectural concept has been designed by Populous; according to lead designer Damon Lavelle, the stadium is a unique response to the local culture and place. The general design stage: "TatInvestGrazhdanProekt", "Intex", "TsNIIpromzdany".

The 16th FINA World Championships was held in Kazan, with some events held at the Arena.

Hall VIP seats Restaurant

2017 FIFA Confederations Cup

Date Time Team #1 Res. Team #2 Round Attendance
June 18, 201718:00  Portugal  Mexico Group A
June 22, 201721:00  Germany  Chile Group B
June 24, 201718:00  Mexico  Russia Group A
June 28, 201721:00 Winner Group A Runner-up Group B Semi-final

2018 FIFA World Cup

Date Time Team #1 Res. Team #2 Round Attendance
June 16, 201818:00 C1 C2 Group C
June 20, 201821:00 B4 B2 Group B
June 24, 201821:00 H1 H3 Group H
June 27, 201817:00 F4 F1 Group F
June 30, 201817:00 Winner Group C Runner-up Group D Round of 16
July 6, 201821:00 Winner Match 53 Winner Match 54 Quarter-finals

References

Media related to Kazan Arena at Wikimedia Commons

Preceded by
Shenzhen Bay Sports Center and Window of the World
Shenzhen
Summer Universiade
Opening and Closing Ceremonies

2013
Succeeded by
Guus Hiddink Stadium
Gwangju

Coordinates: 55°49′14.3″N 49°9′40.0″E / 55.820639°N 49.161111°E / 55.820639; 49.161111

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