Gradski stadion ( bg, Градски стадион, ) is a
multi-purpose stadium
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in
Ruse
Ruse may refer to:
Places
*Ruse, Bulgaria, a major city of Bulgaria
**Ruse Municipality
** Ruse Province
** 19th MMC – Ruse, a constituency
*Ruše, a town and municipality in north-eastern Slovenia
* Ruše, Žalec, a small settlement in east-ce ...
, Bulgaria. It is used for
football
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matches and concerts. It hosts the home games of
Dunav Ruse
FC Dunav ( bg, Дунав, officially named ''"Дунав от Русе"'') is a Bulgarian professional football club based in Ruse, which currently competes in the Second League, the second tier of the Bulgarian football league system.
Part o ...
and
Lokomotiv Ruse
Lokomotiv Ruse is a Bulgarian football club founded in 1930. It was disbanded in 2002 due to financial difficulties. In 2016 FC Marisan Ruse renamed to Lokomotiv, although the team has no legal link with the previous team named Lokomotiv.
Histo ...
. The stadium holds a capacity of 13,000 spectators, of which 2,000 places are designated for away fans.
Renovations
2013
The stadium was renovated in early 2013, as navy-blue seats were put on the main seven sectors. In December, roof covers were added over the main stand.
2017
Following
Dunav's promotion to
Bulgarian First League
The First Professional Football League ( bg, Първа професионална футболна лига, Parva Profesionalna Futbolna Liga), also known as the Bulgarian First League or Parva Liga, currently known as the efbet League for spon ...
in
2016, the stadium was renovated to meet the licensing criteria of the
Bulgarian Football Union. A new drainage system and an automatic watering system were installed, the renovation also included replacing the grass surface of the stadium and constructing floodlights. On the 24th of April, the Bulgarian Football Union licensed the stadium. Prior to the event, Dunav played their home matches on
Ludogorets Arena
Huvepharma Arena ( bg, Хювефарма Арена) is a multi-purpose stadium in Razgrad, Bulgaria. It is used for football matches and is the home ground of the local football club Ludogorets Razgrad. The stadium has a seating capacity of ...
in
Razgrad
Razgrad ( bg, Разград ) is a city in Northeastern Bulgaria in the valley of the Beli Lom river that falls within the historical and geographical region of Ludogorie (Deliorman). It is an administrative center of Razgrad Province.
Etymolog ...
,
Bulgaria
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.
References
FC Dunav Ruse
Football venues in Bulgaria
Multi-purpose stadiums in Bulgaria
Buildings and structures in Ruse, Bulgaria
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