Kazan Arena
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| Location |
Kazan, Tatarstan, Russia  |
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| Capacity | 45,105 |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | May 2010 |
| Opened | July 2013 |
| Architect | Populous |
| Tenants | |
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FC Rubin Kazan 2013 Summer Universiade 2015 World Aquatics Championships 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup 2018 FIFA World Cup | |
Kazan Arena is the name of a new stadium in Kazan, Russia. It was completed in July 2013, and it will host football matches, especially the Russian Premier League side Rubin Kazan's home games.
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 45,105.[1] It will replace Central Stadium as Kazan's main football stadium. Kazan Arena will also host 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".
References
External links
Media related to Kazan Arena at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website
- Stadium information
- Stadium construction progress
- Gallery with pictures of the stadium on Sports.ru
| 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 |
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Coordinates: 55°49′14.3″N 49°9′40.0″E / 55.820639°N 49.161111°E