Key facts
| Address | Bulevar Kulina Bana bb, Zenica |
| Capacity | 15,600 seats |
| Build Date | 1972 |
Description
Bilino Polje is a football stadium located in Zenica, Bosnia, and Herzegovina. It is the permanent home ground of NK Čelik Zenica. It is also one of the stadiums used by the national football team. Time to time, Bilino Polje also hosts matches of National rugby union team. From 1999 to 2001, the ground also hosted games of NK Derzelez Zenica. The stadium has a rectangular shape as well as British style dimensions, which makes it a quite unusual stadium in the country.
Bilino Polje football stadium was built in 1972. It took around 6-8 months for the stadium to be constructed. Several years after the construction, Bilino Polje was awarded for being the most beautiful stadium in Yugoslavia. In 1996, it was the venue for a friendly game against Albania. The last renovation of the stadium took place in 2012.
One of the most interesting things about this ground is that it is believed to be a “curse” for foreign national teams because they usually lose when playing there.
During 1995-2006, Bosnia won around fifteen games played in Zenica. The Bosnia national team never lost games on their ground until the Euro qualifiers against Hungary that took place in 2008.
FAQ
Bilino Polje Stadium was officially opened on September 13, 1972. It has since served as the home ground for NK Čelik Zenica and has hosted numerous matches for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team.
The name “Bilino Polje” translates to “Bila’s Field” in English. It refers to the historical area where the stadium is located, which has been known by this name for centuries.
The stadium has a seating capacity of approximately 15,400 spectators. This makes it one of the larger football venues in Bosnia and Herzegovina, capable of hosting significant national and international matches.
Yes, Bilino Polje Stadium has seen several renovations over the years. A significant upgrade took place in 2012 when the pitch was replaced and new seats were installed. Further improvements were made to meet UEFA standards for international matches, including upgrades to the floodlights and media facilities.
The stadium has hosted numerous important football matches, including qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championship featuring the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team. It has also been the venue for domestic cup finals and European club competition matches involving NK Čelik Zenica.
