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CSKA Sofia Bulgarian Army Stadium reconstruction

Overview

The reconstruction of the Bulgarian Army Stadium has reached significant milestones. Following a state commission inspection, the facility received Act 16, the occupancy permit required for official operation. CSKA Sofia described this as a historic step toward returning to their home ground. As the stadium enters its final preparation phase, maintenance is being conducted on the pitch using specialized artificial lighting systems to maintain optimal temperatures and surface quality.

An official opening match has been scheduled for Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 19:30, featuring a fixture between CSKA and Slavia Sofia. Slavia President Ventsislav Stefanov noted that the club agreed to the schedule change requested by CSKA and praised the quality of the stadium. Alongside the sporting reopening, a new year-round dining venue named ‘The Army’ will open at the facility within Borisova Gradina.

Technical Director Mikhail Alexandrov stated that documentation is complete and the club is currently awaiting final licensing from the Bulgarian Football Union, which is expected within one to two days. The renovated facility is designed to meet UEFA Category 4 standards. Regarding the venue's potential, Alexandrov noted that UEFA officials inspected the site for upcoming European matches, citing the stadium as a model for European clubs with capacities under 20,000. Club legend Stoycho Mladenov commented on the stadium's impact, noting that the new acoustics and fan density will create an intense atmosphere, acting as a ‘12th player’ for the team.

Entities

CSKA Sofia · Bulgarian Army Stadium · Slavia Sofia · Bulgarian Football Union · Borisova Gradina

Claims

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Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 5 sources
    CSKA Sofia to reopen renovated Bulgarian Army Stadium

    CSKA Sofia will officially reopen its renovated Bulgarian Army Stadium on October 31, meeting UEFA Category 4 standards.

  2. [SPORTS] 7 sources
    CSKA Sofia to reopen reconstructed Bulgarian Army Stadium

    CSKA Sofia will officially reopen its reconstructed Bulgarian Army Stadium on October 31, 2026, with a match against Slavia Sofia. UEFA will inspect the venue to certify it for European competitions.

  3. [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Bulgarian Army Stadium to host opening match and new restaurant

    CSKA's Bulgarian Army Stadium will officially open with a match against Slavia on October 31, alongside the launch of a new restaurant named ‘The Army’.

  4. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Bulgarian Army Stadium enters final preparation phase for opening

    CSKA Sofia's Bulgarian Army Stadium is in the final stages of pitch preparation. The club is currently evaluating dates for its inaugural domestic and European matches.

  5. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    CSKA Sofia stadium receives Act 16 for official operation

    CSKA Sofia's reconstructed Bulgarian Army Stadium has received Act 16, officially allowing the facility to be put into operation after successful inspections.

Sources

africabusiness.com · fakti.bg · gong.bg · larotonde.ca · novini247.com · petel.bg · plovdiv24.bg · ruse.news · sportal.bg · sportlive.bg · telegraph.bg · temasport.com · trafficnews.bg

This summary has been updated 4 times: see revision history