Stadion Lokomotiv ( bg, Стадион „Локомотив“, en, 'Lokomotiv Stadium' ) is a

multi-purpose stadium A multi-purpose stadium is a type of stadium designed to be easily used by multiple types of events. While any stadium could potentially host more than one type of sport or event, this concept usually refers to a specific design philosophy tha ...

in Gorna Oryahovitsa,

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. Predominantly used for

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matches, the stadium has been the home ground of the local football club

FC Lokomotiv Gorna Oryahovitsa Lokomotiv ( bg, Локомотив) is a Bulgarian association football club based in Gorna Oryahovitsa, which currently competes in the Third League, the third level of Bulgarian football. Established in 1932 as a sports association of the rai ...

since 1956. The venue has a seating capacity of 10,500 spectators.

2016 renovations

In 2016, following Lokomotiv GO's promotion to the top flight, the stadium underwent major renovations to meet the licensing criteria of the

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. As a result, part of the stands were rebuilt, the floodlight system of the stadium was restored and the grass surface was improved. The stadium was opened in December 2016 for Lokomotiv GO's domestic league match against CSKA Sofia, attracting an attendance of 9,000 spectators. Stadium Gorna Oryahovitsa

Records

The record attendance of the stadium is 19,500 and was achieved at a game between Lokomotiv GO and Levski Sofia. FC Lokomotiv Gorna Oryahovitsa Football venues in Bulgaria Gorna Oryahovitsa Buildings and structures in Veliko Tarnovo Province {{Bulgaria-sports-venue-stub