Stadion Bonchuk

Stadion Bonchuk
Map
Interactive map of Stadion Bonchuk
LocationDupnitsa, Bulgaria
Capacity16,050
Construction
Opened1952
Tenants
Marek Dupnitsa

Stadion Bonchuk (Bulgarian: Стадион „Бончук", English: 'Bonchuk Stadium') is a multi-use stadium in Dupnitsa, Bulgaria. It is used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Marek Dupnitsa. The stadium has a seating capacity for 16,050 people.

Bonchuk stadium is a notable one in Bulgarian football, as it has hosted many notable European teams, including German giants Bayern Munich, Scottish team Aberdeen, and Hungarian powerhouse Ferencvárosi TC. All of these games ended with wins for Marek.[1]

History

UEFA Cup match between Marek and Bayern Munich in 1977.

Bonchuk Stadium was opened in 1952. Despite the success of the club from Dupnitsa, the stadium was abandoned. In 2014, after the return of "Mareka" to the First League, it was decided to install more seats.[1]

References

42°16′32″N 23°8′8″E / 42.27556°N 23.13556°E / 42.27556; 23.13556