 David Abashidze stadium was built by "Zestafoni Ferro-alloy Plant", started operating in 1952.Though a couple of matches were held on the stadium before its opening in 1951.In 1952–1989 and 1999–2003 participant of Georgian Championship, FC Metallurgi held matches on the Zestafoni central stadium, in 1990–1998 it was a home stadium for FC Margveti.