# Sporting events in Bulgaria

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sporting-events-in-bulgaria
> Updated: 2026-09-09T11:00:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Bulgaria is hosting several international and regional sporting events in September 2026.

In Shumen, the city is set to host the second edition of the Balkanada Air Sports competition from September 9 to 12. This event, the first of its kind in Bulgaria, involves approximately 120 competitors from nine countries participating in disciplines such as skydiving, paragliding, and aeromodelling. 

In Plovdiv, the Balkan Rowing Championship is scheduled for September 11 to 13 at the Plovdiv Rowing Canal, necessitating certain local access restrictions. Additionally, the Plovdiv 2026 Sports Festival will take place on September 19 and 20, featuring sports demonstrations and activities as part of the city’s candidacy for the European Capital of Culture 2028.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: Plovdiv to host major sports festival and rowing championship

Plovdiv will host the Plovdiv 2026 Sports Festival on September 19-20 and the Balkan Rowing Championship from September 11-13, involving various local access restrictions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/plovdiv-to-host-major-sports-festival-and-rowing-championship

### 2026-09-01: Shumen to host Balkanada Air Sports competition

Shumen, Bulgaria, will host the Balkanada Air Sports competition from September 9-12, featuring 120 athletes from nine countries competing in skydiving, paragliding, and aeromodelling.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shumen-to-host-balkanada-air-sports-competition

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Cite as: Sporting events in Bulgaria. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sporting-events-in-bulgaria