Arena 2000

Arena 2000 (ru: Универсальный Культурно-Спортивный Комплекс Арена-2000) is an indoor arena in Yaroslavl, Russia. It opened in 2001 and holds approximately 9,000 people. Arena is primarily used for ice hockey, and is the home arena for Lokomotiv Yaroslavl team. It is also used for concerts, exhibitions and as a skating rink.
The chairman of the International Ice Hockey Federation called it "the world's best multisports center in its size class."
The first game in Arena 2000 took place on October 12, 2001, with Lokomotiv Yaroslavl posting a 3:1 win over HC Lada Togliatti.
It hosted the 2003 IIHF World U18 Championships.
==External links==
* Official website of Arena 2000
* Pictures of arena
Category:Indoor ice hockey venues in Russia