Details for Kuban Stadium, Krasnodar

Kuban Stadium is a multi-use stadium located in Krasnodar of Russia's Southern Federal District. The ground is predominately used for football (soccer) matches and is the home stadium of Russian Premier League team 'FC Kuban Krasnodar'. The stadium currently holds a total 28,800 spectators and was opened on 30 October 1960.First football match on Kuban Stadium was held on 14 May 1961, when Spartak Krasnodar played Spartak Stavropol in the USSR Championship.

When built, the stadium had a capacity of 20,000. Later a second tier for additional 20,000 people was added and floodlights installed. The capacity has been subsequently reduced to its current level of 28,800. There are also other football pitches at the complex which is located near lake Karasun and a forty seater hotel.