Kazan Arena
 | |
| Location |
Kazan, Tatarstan, Russia  |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 45,379 |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | May 2010 |
| Opened | July 2013[1] |
| Construction cost | $ 450 million |
| Architect | Populous, V. Motorin |
| Tenants | |
| FC Rubin Kazan | |
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 also hosted 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 were held in Kazan, with some events held at the Arena.
2017 FIFA Confederations Cup
| Date | Time | Team #1 | Res. | Team #2 | Round | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2017 | 18:00 |  Portugal | 2–2 |  Mexico | Group A | 34,372[3] |
| June 22, 2017 | 21:00 |  Germany | 1–1 |  Chile | Group B | 38,222[4] |
| June 24, 2017 | 18:00 | Mexico | 2–1 | Russia | Group A | 41,585[5] |
| June 28, 2017 | 21:00 | Portugal | 0–0 (0–3 p) | Chile | Semi-final | 40,855[6] |
2018 FIFA World Cup
| Date | Time | Team #1 | Res. | Team #2 | Round | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2018 | 18:00 | C1 | – | C2 | Group C | |
| June 20, 2018 | 21:00 | B4 | – | B2 | Group B | |
| June 24, 2018 | 21:00 | H1 | – | H3 | Group H | |
| June 27, 2018 | 17:00 | F4 | – | F1 | Group F | |
| June 30, 2018 | 17:00 | Winner Group C | – | Runner-up Group D | Round of 16 | |
| July 6, 2018 | 21:00 | Winner Match 53 | – | Winner Match 54 | Quarter-finals |
References
- ↑ Kazan Arena – World of Stadiums
- ↑ Футбольный стадион «Казань Арена» | Казань Арена
- ↑ "Match report – Group A – Portugal - Mexico" (PDF). FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 18 June 2017. Retrieved 18 June 2017.
- ↑ "Match report – Group B – Germany - Chile" (PDF). FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 22 June 2017. Retrieved 22 June 2017.
- ↑ "Match report – Group A – Mexico - Russia" (PDF). FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 24 June 2017. Retrieved 24 June 2017.
- ↑ "Match report – Semi-final – Portugal - Chile" (PDF). FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 28 June 2017. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
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 |
Coordinates: 55°49′14.3″N 49°9′40.0″E / 55.820639°N 49.161111°E