Khimki Bars Arena (Kazan Arena)

Ak Bars Arena is a unique football stadium, the first in Russia built specifically for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Located in Kazan, this modern sports complex has become a center of attraction for grand events and activities of international scale. It hosted such significant events as the 2013 Universiade, the 2015 World Aquatics Championships, the 2017 Confederations Cup and the 2018 FIFA World Cup. In 2019, the stadium became the venue for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 45th WorldSkills Competition.

The architectural concept of Ak Bars Arena was developed by the English company Populous, whose portfolio includes such famous sports facilities as Wembley and Emirates. in London, the United Center in Chicago, Soccer City in Johannesburg and the Olympic Stadium in Sydney. The concept of the stadium is based on the image of a water lily, which gives it a unique and memorable appearance.

The uniqueness of the Ak Bars Arena as a construction site is ensured by the spans of the beams more than 120 meters long and the translucent consoles of the roof, which rests on only eight support points. This solution allows the structure to look airy without losing its reliability. There are more metal structures in the roof of the stadium than in the roof of London's Wembley, their total weight is 12 thousand tons.

To find out the schedule and poster of upcoming events, visit our website. Here you can buy tickets for any events you are interested in. Ak Bars Arena — This is a place where history meets modernity, creating a unique experience for every visitor.