Arena 2000 (Russian: Универсальный Культурно-Спортивный Комплекс Арена-2000) is an arena, in Yaroslavl, Russia. It opened in 2001 and holds approximately 9,000 people. It 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." It hosted the 2003 IIHF World U18 Championships.