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Stadion Lokomotiv (Bulgarian: Стадион „Локомотив“, English: 'Lokomotiv Stadium') is a multi-purpose stadium in Gorna Oryahovitsa, Bulgaria. Predominantly used for football matches, the stadium has been the home ground of the local football club FC Lokomotiv Gorna Oryahovitsa since 1956. The venue has a seating capacity of 10,500 spectators.

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Stadion Lokomotiv

Full name	Lokomotiv Stadium
Location	Gorna Oryahovitsa, Bulgaria
Coordinates	43°8′0″N 25°42′0″E
Owner	Gorna Oryahovitsa Municipality
Operator	FC Lokomotiv Gorna Oryahovitsa
Capacity	10,500
Field size	105 X 68
Surface	Grass
Construction
Broke ground	1953
Opened	August 14, 1956
Renovated	November 14, 1978, 2016
Tenants
FC Lokomotiv Gorna Oryahovitsa (1956-present)

2016 renovations

In 2016, following Lokomotiv GO's promotion to the top flight, the stadium underwent major renovations to meet the licensing criteria of the Bulgarian Football Union. As a result, part of the stands were rebuilt, the floodlight system of the stadium was restored and the grass surface was improved. The stadium was opened in December 2016 for Lokomotiv GO's domestic league match against CSKA Sofia, attracting an attendance of 9,000 spectators.

Records

The record attendance of the stadium is 19,500 and was achieved at a game between Lokomotiv GO and Levski Sofia.

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