Spartak Stadium, Football stadium in Varna, Bulgaria.
Spartak Stadium in Varna is a football ground with a pitch measuring 105 by 70 metres and a capacity of 8,000 seats. The site also includes a sports complex with small football fields and a club café. It stands not far from the city centre.
Spartak Stadium was built in 1962 and opened in 1964. In 1985 its capacity was raised to 12,000 seats, then reduced back to 8,000 during a reconstruction in the 1990s. Between 1996 and 2001 it hosted UEFA Intertoto Cup matches, including Spartak Varna's 2-1 win over TSV 1860 München in June 1996.
Spartak Stadium is the home ground of FC Spartak Varna, which has played UEFA Intertoto Cup matches here, including a 2-1 win over TSV 1860 München in June 1996. Since 2 September 2025, FC Fratria also plays here, with Spartak Varna responsible for maintaining the ground.
The stadium is located in an accessible area of the city and is relatively easy to reach by public transport. Visitors should arrive early to get good seating, especially when popular teams are playing.
The facility has a popular fan bar-cafe where supporters gather before and after matches to talk about their team. This casual gathering spot has become an informal hub in Varna's sports culture.
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