Georgi Benkovski Stadium, Football stadium in Pazardzhik, Bulgaria.
Georgi Benkovski Stadium is a football stadium in Pazardzhik with a modern grass field and covered seating areas that provide approximately 13,000 seats in total. The facility includes separate sections for players, match officials, and media representatives, along with conference rooms for official events.
The stadium was originally built in 1989 under the name Septemvri and received its current name in 1991 as a tribute to Bulgarian freedom fighter Georgi Benkovski. The renaming took place during a period of significant political transformation in Bulgaria after the fall of communism.
It serves as the home ground for local football club PFC Hebar Pazardzhik and functions as a gathering place for the city's football supporters. Match days bring fans from the surrounding area together to share in their passion for the team.
Access points are clearly marked and seating areas for different visitor groups are well separated, making navigation straightforward. It is best to arrive early to allow plenty of time to explore the venue and locate your seat comfortably.
Between 2021 and 2023, the facility underwent major modernization work that significantly improved its infrastructure for professional football. These upgrades transformed the stadium into a much stronger venue for hosting large football matches and other events.
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