Čyžoŭka-Arena (or Chizhovka-Arena, be, Чыжоўка-Арэна; russian: Чижовка-Арена) is a multi-purpose

indoor arena An arena is a large enclosed platform, often circular or oval-shaped, designed to showcase theatre, musical performances, or sporting events. It is composed of a large open space surrounded on most or all sides by tiered seating for spectators ...

Čyžoŭka Čyžoŭka ( be, Чыжоўка, ) is a microdistrict in south-east Minsk between Čyžoŭskaje Reservoir and Minsk Automobile Ring Road. It is part of Zavodski District. Minsk Zoo is located in the northern part of Čyžoŭka. Nearest metro st ...

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Minsk Minsk ( be, Мінск ; russian: Минск) is the capital and the largest city of Belarus, located on the Svislach and the now subterranean Niamiha rivers. As the capital, Minsk has a special administrative status in Belarus and is the admi ...

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. Its full name is "Шматфункцыянальны культурна-спартыўны і забаўляльны комплекс «Чыжоўка-Арэна»". Opened in December 2013, it is mostly used for concerts,

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and other indoor sporting activities. The main arena has a capacity of 8,807 people and the training arena has 473 seats. The project of Čyžoŭka-Arena was changed several times. The final project was approved in 2010.

Events

It was listed as one of two main venues for the

2014 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships The 2014 Men's Ice Hockey World Championships was the 78th such event organised by the International Ice Hockey Federation. Teams participated at six levels of competition. The competition also served as qualifications for division placements in ...

.http://www.minsk2014.com/article/id/51 The arena hosted the 2017 final of the ITF Fed Cup, a women's team tennis event.

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Announcement of new arena
{{IIHF World Championship venues Indoor arenas in Belarus Ice hockey venues in Belarus Sports venues completed in 2013 2013 establishments in Belarus

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