Ak Bars Arena (Kazan Arena) in Kazan

Ak Bars Arena, formerly known as Kazan Arena, is one of the largest stadiums in Russia and is located in the city of Kazan. This stadium has a capacity of 45,379 spectators and serves as the home ground of the Rubin Kazan football team. With a UEFA category 4, the highest, the arena functions as a multifunctional complex suitable not only for hosting football matches, but also for various sports competitions, concerts and cultural events.

The stadium was built between 2010 and 2013 and was named Ak Bars Arena in 2019 thanks to a partnership agreement with Ak Bars Bank. Situated on an area of ​​28 hectares, the facility has become a venue for important international events such as the 2013 Universiade ceremonies and the 2019 WorldSkills World Championship. In addition, the stadium hosted the 2017 Confederations Cup and the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

The architectural design of the stadium, developed by Populous, resembles the shape of a water lily. The structure is distinguished by 120-meter-long spans and a translucent roof, which makes it light and reliable at the same time. The metal roof structures weigh 12 thousand tons, and the Full HD media facade has an area of ​​3,700 square meters.

For those wishing to attend events at Ak Bars Arena, information on ticket purchase and the schedule is available on our website.