Stadion Iskar
Stadium in Samokov, Bulgaria
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Iskar Stadium is a multi-use all-seater stadium in Samokov, Bulgaria, named after the Iskar River.
 Iskar Stadium in 2020 | |
 Interactive map of Iskar Stadium | |
| Location | Samokov, Bulgaria |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 42°19′19.96″N 23°33′32.21″E |
| Owner | Ministry of Physical Education and Sport of Bulgaria |
| Operator | PFC Rilski Sportist |
| Capacity | 7000 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Field size | 105m X 68m |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1972 |
| Renovated | 2005 |
| Tenants | |
| Rilski Sportist 1972 - present | |
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 October 2002 – a match between PFC Rilski Sportist (ПФК Рилски спортист Самоков) and PFC Levski Sofia (ПФК Левски София), with 6,800 spectators.
History
Iskar Stadium was officially opened in 1972, and particularly renovated in 2005.
The stadium was[clarification needed] used for athletics competitions.
Concert venue
The stadium has hosted concerts.