Dinamo Arena Stadium
Multiuse stadium in Tbilisi, home to FC Dinamo
Tbilisi's Dinamo Arena (Boris Paichadze) is Georgia's largest stadium; supporters come for club and national team matches, concerts and sport events near the city centre.
Dinamo Arena at a Glance#
Address: Dinamo Arena (Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena), Tbilisi, Georgia (approx.)
About Dinamo Arena#
Dinamo Arena, officially the Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena, is a large football stadium in Tbilisi, Georgia and the country’s principal venue for major football matches. It has the largest seating capacity of any stadium in Georgia and is used by FC Dinamo Tbilisi and the Georgian national team.
The stadium offers a full spectator bowl with modern stands, VIP facilities and floodlighting suited for domestic league and international fixtures. Matchdays present the main public access opportunity, with intensive local transport and fan activity concentrated around the ground.
Built and opened in 1976 in the Soviet period, the stadium was named for Boris Paichadze, a prominent Georgian footballer, and has since been upgraded and maintained as Georgia’s principal football arena. It has hosted domestic cup finals, international qualifiers and large-scale sporting events.
The arena is located in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, within the city’s sporting district and is accessible by local roads and public transport from the city centre.
- Capacity and use: The largest stadium in Georgia by capacity, used for both club matches and international fixtures.
- Opening and name: Opened in 1976 during the Soviet era and named for Georgian footballer Boris Paichadze, it remains the country’s primary large-scale football venue.
How to Get to Dinamo Arena#
The stadium is reachable by local buses and taxis from central Tbilisi. It sits near major transport routes in the city and is usually well sign-posted on match days.
Tips for Visiting Dinamo Arena#
- Check match schedules if wanting to see football matches-local derbies draw the biggest crowds and the most intense atmosphere.
- Security controls are strict on match days; arrive early to pass through checks calmly.
- For non-match visitors, contact the Dynamo (Dinamo) club for tour or museum availability.
Best Time to Visit Dinamo Arena#
Attend during the football season for full stadium atmosphere; scheduling follows club and national calendars.
Weather & Climate near Dinamo Arena#
Dinamo Arena's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (530 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | -2° - 5° | 0° | 22 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 1.5 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| February | Acceptable | -1° - 7° | 1° | 30 mm | partly cloudy | 66% | 1.8 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.5h |
| March | Acceptable | 2° - 11° | 5° | 36 mm | overcast | 61% | 1.9 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 7° - 19° | 13° | 52 mm | overcast | 61% | 1.9 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.2h |
| May | Very Good | 12° - 23° | 17° | 76 mm | overcast | 60% | 1.9 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.4h |
| June | Very Good | 15° - 27° | 21° | 86 mm | partly cloudy | 52% | 1.7 m/s | 1.9 very high | 15.0h |
| July | Excellent | 19° - 30° | 25° | 48 mm | partly cloudy | 47% | 1.7 m/s | 2.0 very high | 14.7h |
| August | Excellent | 18° - 30° | 24° | 42 mm | partly cloudy | 46% | 1.6 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.7h |
| September | Excellent | 14° - 25° | 20° | 35 mm | partly cloudy | 56% | 1.6 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 42 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 1.4 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Good | 4° - 12° | 7° | 36 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 1.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| December | Acceptable | 0° - 7° | 3° | 25 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 1.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.1h |