Tatneft Arena (ru: Татнефть Арена) is an indoor sporting arena located in Kazan, [[Russia]. The venue got its name to sponsorship reasons (Tatneft is a russian oil producing company). The capacity of the arena is 10,000 and was opened in 2005. The arena is home to Ak Bars Kazan of the Kontinental Hockey League.

Tatneft Cup

Every year since the 2008 kickboxing tournament called Tatneft Cup is held in the arena. Tournament consists of three tournaments in three weight categories (-70 kg, -80 kg, +80 kg) with 4 selections of 1/8 finals, 2 selections of quarter-finals, semi-finals and final tournament. The tournament is according to the K-1 rules, in 3x3 format with the exception of the fight going to an automatic 4th extension round if there is no knockdown during the first three rounds.

TatNeft Arena

Tatneft Cup Champions:

TatNeft Arena

See also

List of indoor arenas in Russia

References

External links

Indoor ice hockey venues in Russia

Indoor arenas in Russia

Music venues in Russia

Sport in Kazan

Buildings and structures in Kazan

Ak Bars Kazan

Kontinental Hockey League venues

TatNeft Arena