Bilino Polje StadiumBilino Polje Stadium at a Glance
About Bilino Polje Stadium
Bilino Polje Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, primarily used for football. It serves as the home ground of NK Čelik Zenica and hosts local sports events.
The venue provides seating for league matches and regional fixtures and is equipped with floodlights for evening games. It is commonly used for domestic football and community sporting events rather than large international tournaments.
Opened in the 20th century and maintained as the city’s main sports ground, the stadium has hosted domestic league fixtures and occasional national team matches. Upgrades and renovations have been made over time to seating and infrastructure to meet competition standards.
Situated in the city of Zenica in central Bosnia, the stadium lies within the urban area and is accessible from main local roads and public transport connections.
- Capacity and tenant: Located in Zenica and used as the home stadium for NK Čelik Zenica, with a spectator capacity of roughly 15,000 to 16,000 for football matches.
Best Time to Visit Bilino Polje Stadium
Best visited during the football season and in late spring to early autumn for milder weather and active match schedules.
Weather & Climate near Bilino Polje Stadium
Bilino Polje Stadium's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (920 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -4° - 4° | 0° | 62 mm | overcast | 91% | 1.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.1h |
| February | Poor | -2° - 7° | 1° | 60 mm | overcast | 89% | 1.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.3h |
| March | Acceptable | 2° - 13° | 6° | 63 mm | overcast | 84% | 1.7 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 4° - 17° | 11° | 73 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 1.7 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.3h |
| May | Very Good | 9° - 23° | 16° | 81 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 1.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.6h |
| June | Very Good | 12° - 26° | 19° | 92 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 1.5 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.3h |
| July | Excellent | 14° - 29° | 21° | 78 mm | partly cloudy | 66% | 1.5 m/s | 1.8 very high | 15.0h |
| August | Excellent | 13° - 28° | 21° | 69 mm | some cloud | 62% | 1.3 m/s | 1.5 high | 13.8h |
| September | Very Good | 10° - 24° | 17° | 74 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 1.2 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 6° - 18° | 12° | 85 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 1.2 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.8h |
| November | Poor | 0° - 10° | 5° | 100 mm | overcast | 86% | 1.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.5h |
| December | Poor | -3° - 5° | 1° | 83 mm | overcast | 90% | 1.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.7h |
How to Get to Bilino Polje Stadium
Bilino Polje Stadium is in the city of Zenica. By car, follow the A1/E73 (M17) from Sarajevo to Zenica (Sarajevo-Zenica ~70 km) and then follow local signs to the Bilino Polje neighborhood and the stadium; the M17/E73 passes through Zenica. From Zenica’s central bus and train station the stadium is a short taxi or local-bus ride into the Bilino Polje area.
Tips for Visiting Bilino Polje Stadium
- Check the fixture list and buy tickets from the club or the Bosnian FA in advance-Bilino Polje hosts both club and international matches and tickets can sell out on big fixtures.
- Plan to arrive at least 45-60 minutes before kick-off to clear security checks and soak up the pre-match atmosphere; queues form quickly on match days.
- Use public transport or taxi from central Zenica where possible-on match days surrounding streets fill quickly, so arriving early or leaving a little later will help avoid traffic jams.