Bulgarian First League 2026/27 season kicks off July 17

The 2026/27 season of Bulgaria's top football division begins on 17 July with an opening match between Spartak Varna and CSKA 1948. The league will feature 14 clubs, the same regular‑season and playoff format as previous years, and will be broadcast live on Diema Sport under rights held by Nova Broadcasting Group.

Key fixtures for the first two weeks include Lev Sofia defending its title against Dunav Ruse, and early match‑ups such as Septemvri Sofia vs Arda 1924, Ludogorets 1945 vs Lokomotiv 1926, and others across the three‑group playoff system.