Bulgaria to host 2028 Volleyball Nations League tournament

Sofia has been officially selected to host a Volleyball Nations League tournament from May 20 to 24, 2028. Lyubomir Ganev, president of the Bulgarian Volleyball Federation, confirmed that the contract has been signed with Volleyball World and the FIVB. The event will take place at Arena Sofia and carries significant weight due to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, as the tournament schedule has been moved earlier to help determine final Olympic qualifying spots.

The organizational fee for the 2028 tournament is set at $350,000, a 40 percent increase from the $250,000 fees for similar events in 2025 and 2027. The federation is also exploring hosting the Nations League finals in 2029, which could cost between $1.5 million and $2 million.

In related sports news, the Bulgarian national basketball team has announced its expanded roster for the EuroBasket 2029 pre-qualifiers against Denmark. The squad includes star player Aleksandar Vezenkov and features 24 players selected by coach Lyubomir Minchev. The match is scheduled for November 26 at Arena Sofia.