Ivaylo Stadium, Football stadium in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria.
Ivaylo Stadium stands as a 25,000-capacity football venue featuring natural grass pitch, running track, and renovated facilities that serve the historic city of Veliko Tarnovo in northern Bulgaria.
Built in 1958 during Bulgaria's communist era, the stadium was named after medieval Bulgarian tsar Ivaylo and has hosted professional football matches for over six decades.
The stadium serves as home ground for FC Etar Veliko Tarnovo and represents a focal point for local sporting pride, community gatherings, and regional football culture.
Located centrally in Veliko Tarnovo with municipal ownership, the stadium offers accessible parking, public transportation connections, and affordable ticketing for match attendees and visitors.
The venue achieved its record attendance of 40,000 spectators in 1969 during a match between Etar and Levski Sofia, far exceeding its current official capacity.
Location: Veliko Tarnovo
Inception: 1958
Official opening: 1958
Capacity: 25000
GPS coordinates: 43.07722,25.62056
Latest update: July 24, 2025 12:45
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