Trace Arena () is a

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. It is currently used for

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matches and is the home ground of local football club

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. The stadium has a seating capacity of 3,500 spectators. It is owned by the Bulgarian construction company Trace Group Hold PLC, who also have the naming rights to the venue.

History

In 2014, the stadium underwent partial reconstruction as electric floodlights were installed. Construction of the main stand began during the same year, and was opened in early 2016. Following Vereya's promotion to the

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, the construction of another stand opposing the main one began in the summer of 2016, and was completed by September.Верея монтира нова трибуна на "Трейс Арена" (Sportal.bg)
/ref> In 2017 the stadium hosted the Amateur Football League Cup final. It was also chosen as the venue for the 2018 Bulgarian Supercup final on July 5, 2018, which was contested between

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and

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