Iskar Stadium is a multi-use all-seater stadium in Samokov, Bulgaria named after "Iskar" river.

It is currently used for football matches and is the home ground of PFC Rilski Sportist. The stadium holds 7,000 people. It is located in the southwestern part of Samokov near the biggest park of the city - "Gradski", just off the 82 main road to the ski resort Borovets. The best attendance was on 22.10.2002 a match between PFC Rilski Sportist (ПФК Рилски спортист Самоков) and PFC Levski Sofia (ПФК Левски София) - 6 800 spectators.

Iskar Stadium
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LocationSamokov, Bulgaria
Coordinates42°19′19.96″N 23°33′32.21″E / 42.3222111°N 23.5589472°E / 42.3222111; 23.5589472
OwnerMinistry of Physical Education and Sport of Bulgaria
OperatorPFC Rilski Sportist
Capacity7000
Field size105m X 68m
SurfaceGrass
Construction
Opened1972
Renovated2005
Tenants
Rilski Sportist 1972 - present

History

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Iskar Stadium was officially opened in 1972, particularly renovated in 2005.

The stadium was used for athletics competitions.

Concert venue

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The stadium has hosted some music shows.

Location

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The stadium is located in the southwestern part of Samokov near the biggest park of the city - "Gradski", just off the 82 main road to the ski resort Borovets.

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