# Bulgarian Sesame National Basketball League season

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bulgarian-sesame-national-basketball-league-season
> Updated: 2026-10-10T04:33:41.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Sesame National Basketball League (NBL) in Bulgaria has launched its new season with an expanded roster of 14 teams. The league grew by three teams this year, adding CSKA, Politehnika Dupni, and Yambol to the competition.

Early season results include a 91:66 victory for defending champions Balkan Botevgrad against Botev Vratsa, and a 123:101 win by Minyor over Shumen. Additionally, the returning team CSKA secured a 100:95 win against Politehnika.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-10: Sesame NBL basketball season begins in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian Sesame NBL basketball season has begun with 14 teams. Champions Balkan Botevgrad, Minyor Pernik, and CSKA all secured victories in the opening round of matches.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sesame-nbl-basketball-season-begins-in-bulgaria

### 2026-09-18: Sesame Cup Bulgaria draw scheduled for September 23

The Sesame Cup Bulgaria draw is scheduled for September 23 in Sofia, determining matchups for the preliminary second round and the Round of 32.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sesame-cup-bulgaria-draw-scheduled-for-september-23

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Cite as: Bulgarian Sesame National Basketball League season. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/bulgarian-sesame-national-basketball-league-season