TatNeft Arena
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Kazan, Tatarstan, Russia 
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| Capacity |
Kickboxing/Boxing: 9,500 Ice Hockey: 8,890 Concerts: 10,400 |
| Field size | 60×30 m |
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| Opened | August 29, 2005 |
| Construction cost | $50 Million USD |
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Ak Bars Kazan (KHL) (2005–present) JHC Bars (MHL) (2009-present) |
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TatNeft Arena (ru: Татнефть-Арена, tt: TatNeft Arena, or TatNeft Səhıt) is an indoor sporting arena located in Kazan, Tatarstan, Russia. 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. The Arena was chosen recently to host the annual Türkvizyon Song Contest 2014.
Every year since 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. Tournament is according K-1 rules, in 3x3 format, but if there is no knockdown through three rounds an extra round is fought.
Tatneft Cup Champions:
Coordinates: 55°49′2″N 49°7′28″E / 55.81722°N 49.12444°E
Arena picture:
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