Stadion Hristo Botev (Blagoevgrad)

Stadion Hristo Botev (Bulgarian: Стадион „Христо Ботев“, English: 'Hristo Botev Stadium') is a multi-purpose stadium, located in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria. It is used for football matches and is home ground to FC Pirin Blagoevgrad. The stadium holds 11,000 spectators but is being expanded to 18,000. As of 2009, the stadium is being renovated and will be equipped with electric lightning. The renovation cost 1,5 million and it was completed in 2010. Current stadium capcity 6,927 with 5,427 seats and 1,500 standing.

Stadion Hristo Botev
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Full nameHristo Botev Stadium
LocationBlagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Coordinates42°1′35″N 23°6′0″E / 42.02639°N 23.10000°E / 42.02639; 23.10000
OwnerMunicipality of Blagoevgrad
OperatorFC Pirin Blagoevgrad
Capacity6,927
SurfaceGrass
Construction
Broke ground1934
Built1934
Opened1934
Renovated2009–2010
Expanded2009
Tenants
FC Pirin Blagoevgrad (1934–present)
PFC Pirin Blagoevgrad (2006–2008)
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