Borisov ArenaBorisov Arena at a Glance
About Borisov Arena
Borisov Arena is a modern football stadium in the city of Barysaw (Borisov) in the Minsk Region of Belarus, serving as the home ground for FC BATE Borisov. It replaced the club’s older stadium and was built to host domestic league and international matches.
The stadium features a covered seating bowl and facilities for players and media that meet international match requirements. It is used for club fixtures, occasional national team matches and other sporting events.
The arena opened in the 2010s and was designed to modern stadium standards for spectator sightlines and amenities. Its seating capacity is roughly in the low tens of thousands, suitable for top-level Belarusian club football and medium-scale international fixtures.
Borisov Arena is located within the city limits of Barysaw in Minsk Region, northeast of the capital Minsk, and is accessible by road from the surrounding areas.
- Primary use: Home stadium of FC BATE Borisov and used for domestic and international football matches, including club and national fixtures.
- Capacity and age: Opened in the mid-2010s with a modern design and a seating capacity of around 13,000 spectators.
Best Time to Visit Borisov Arena
Borisov Arena is primarily an event venue; visit when there's a match or concert to see it at its most animated.
Weather & Climate near Borisov Arena
Borisov Arena's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -10°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (666 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -11° - -5° | -13° | 38 mm | overcast | 97% | 3.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.7h |
| February | Poor | -10° - -3° | -12° | 37 mm | overcast | 96% | 3.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.5h |
| March | Poor | -5° - 2° | -5° | 40 mm | overcast | 91% | 3.2 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 2° - 11° | 4° | 40 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 3.1 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 13.9h |
| May | Good | 7° - 18° | 13° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 2.8 m/s | 1.1 high | 15.8h |
| June | Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 81 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.7 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.9h |
| July | Very Good | 13° - 23° | 18° | 92 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 2.5 m/s | 1.3 high | 16.4h |
| August | Good | 12° - 21° | 16° | 73 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 2.4 m/s | 1.0 high | 14.7h |
| September | Good | 7° - 16° | 12° | 59 mm | overcast | 75% | 2.8 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 3° - 9° | 4° | 52 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.3h |
| November | Poor | -1° - 3° | -3° | 50 mm | overcast | 94% | 3.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
| December | Poor | -6° - -2° | -9° | 45 mm | overcast | 96% | 3.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.1h |
How to Get to Borisov Arena
Barysaw (Borisov) is reachable by road and rail from Minsk (about 50-60 km). Local buses and taxis connect the town to the stadium; specific event shuttles run for major fixtures.
Tips for Visiting Borisov Arena
- Check ice schedules and event calendars; the arena hosts ice sports, concerts and large local events that affect parking and access.
- Buy tickets in advance for sporting events; the stadium fills quickly for national fixtures.
- Combine a visit with a stroll along the Svisloch River area in Minsk for urban contrast.