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Bulgarian First League 2026‑27 season – early rounds

Entities: Alexander Alexandrov · efbet League · Arda Kardzhali · Vitosha Stadium · CSKA 1948

Overview

The 2026/27 efbet Liga opened on 17 July 2026 with CSKA 1948 hosting Spartak Varna. After the opening round, the league continued its regular‑season schedule under the established three‑group playoff system.

On 31 July, CSKA 1948 faced Arda Kardzhali in the third round at Vitosha Stadium, Bistritsa. The match, kicked off at 21:15 and televised live on Diema Sport, was overseen by referee Dimitar Dimirov. Coach Alexander Alexandrov was expected to rotate the squad ahead of CSKA’s upcoming UEFA Conference League tie against Panathinaikos.

CSKA 1948 had recently progressed to the third qualifying round of the Conference League after a penalty‑shootout win over Spartak Trnava. Meanwhile, Arda arrived in Sofia after a 1‑1 draw with Septemvri and a 1‑0 home victory over Slavia, looking to improve on their 3‑0 win over CSKA in November 2025.

The season’s broadcast rights remain with Nova Broadcasting Group, with all matches shown on Diema Sport. The league’s three‑group playoff format will continue to determine the championship, European qualification spots, and relegation as the campaign unfolds.

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
    CSKA 1948 to host Arda in Bulgarian First League clash

    CSKA 1948 will face Arda at Vitosha Stadium in a third‑round efbet League match on 21:15, with coach Alexander Alexandrov set to rotate the squad after recent European success.

  2. 11 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Bulgarian First League 2026/27 season kicks off July 17

    The 2026/27 Bulgarian First League starts on July 17, with 14 teams, unchanged format and live coverage on Diema Sport; Spartak Varna vs CSKA 1948 opens the season.

  3. 19 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    CSKA 1948 and Spartak Varna kick off new efbet Liga season

    CSKA 1948 and Spartak Varna open the 2026 efbet Liga season on July 17 in Varna, with new signings and ambitions to improve on last year's results.

Sources

chronicles.actualno.com · fakti.bg · focus-news.bg · kliuki.bg · monitor.bg · sport.novatv.bg · sportal.bg · szinpad.kultura.hu · vesti.bg