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The Bulgarian First League is a football league in Bulgaria. Operated by the Bulgarian Football Union, the league sits at the top tier of domestic football. Levski Sofia enters the 2026–27 edition as reigning champion after winning in 2025–26. You can find Bulgarian First League odds for this competition on 1xBet.

Overview of the Bulgarian First League

The Bulgarian First League sits at the summit of football in Bulgaria. It operates as the top division under the authority of the Bulgarian Football Union (BFU).

You follow this tier to see which team controls domestic play across the country. The competition's status is fixed by its governing body rather than shifting solely with promotion or relegation cycles. These core details set the stage before you review the specific data points in the table below.

Table 1 — Bulgarian First League key facts

Specification

Detail

Sport

Football

Season

2026–27

Format

League

Teams

14

Governing body

Bulgarian Football Union (BFU)

Tier

1

Title holder

Levski Sofia

Also listed as

Bulgaria First League

Format and teams in the Bulgarian First League

The season runs from 2026 to 2027. This is the highest level of football in Bulgaria, contested by 14 teams across a single campaign. Promotion and relegation link the competition with the Second Professional Football League.

History runs deep here: the championship was inaugurated in 1924 and switched to a league format in 1948. A double round-robin phase sets the stage, giving every side 30 games before the split.

After those opening matches, the structure shifts. Top four teams enter a European qualifying group while the bottom six drop into a relegation battle. Securing a UEFA Champions League spot is the reward for the top group winner, while the runner-up earns a place in the Europa League qualifiers.

CSKA Sofia holds the record with 31 titles. Levski Sofia follows with 27, while Ludogorets Razgrad has claimed 14 championships in recent years.

Table 2 — Bulgarian First League clubs by titles won

Team

Titles

CSKA Sofia

31

Levski Sofia

27

Ludogorets Razgrad

14

Slavia Sofia

7

Litex Lovech

4

Lokomotiv Sofia

3

Vladislav

3

Botev Plovdiv

2

AS-23

1

Beroe

1

Etar

1

Lokomotiv Plovdiv

1

Spartak Varna

1

Spartak Plovdiv

1

Sportklub Sofia

1

Ticha

1

ZhSK Sofia

1

Past champions and title history

Levski Sofia holds the title, and they secured the championship in the 2025–26 season to enter the next campaign as the defending side. The competition traces its roots back to 1924, when a knockout tournament decided the first national champion. SK Vladislav lifted that inaugural trophy in 1925 before the format shifted again decades later.

The A Republican Football Group launched in autumn 1948 and set the stage for a modern league structure. Levski Sofia claimed the title in that very first season of the new format. Much later, the Premier Professional Football League debuted in autumn 2000 with 14 teams on the grid. That same year, Levski Sofia topped the table once more to win the inaugural edition of this specific league.

Ludogorets Razgrad changed the market when they won the A Group in their first season during 2011-12. On 7 June 2016, the league name changed again to First Professional Football League, but the competition itself remains the same contest for the top spot.

The outright market reflects how a small group of clubs has dominated the standings over the last few decades. This table lists the most recent champions in reverse order so you can see who has won the title lately.

Table 3 — Bulgarian First League past winners

Season

Champion

2025–26

Levski Sofia

2018–19

Ludogorets Razgrad

2017–18

Ludogorets Razgrad

2016–17

Ludogorets Razgrad

2015–16

Ludogorets Razgrad

2014–15

Ludogorets Razgrad

2013–14

Ludogorets Razgrad

2012–13

Ludogorets Razgrad

2011–12

Ludogorets Razgrad

2010–11

Litex Lovech

2009–10

Litex Lovech

2008–09

Levski Sofia

Key records and notable achievements

CSKA Sofia dominates the title race: the club holds 31 championships, which is more than any other side in the competition's history. Georgi Iliev appears most often across the league with 461 matches to his name. Martin Kamburov sits atop the all-time scoring chart at 256 goals.

Speed defines some of the quickest moments on record. Miroslav Manolov netted the fastest goal in just 6 seconds, while Nenad Filipović saw red after only 20 seconds. Age ranges are equally extreme here. Radoslav Uzunov debuted at 15 years and 1 month, whereas Georgi Petkov played until he was 49 years, 1 month and 27 days.

Foreign contributions shape the league's history too. Vančo Trajanov made 328 appearances as a non-local, and Claudiu Keșerü scored 119 goals. Alessandro Coppola stands tallest at 2.05 m.

The Eternal Derby pits Levski Sofia against CSKA Sofia in the biggest fixture of all. That rivalry adds weight to every match between those two giants. The table below lists these records and notable achievements for quick reference before you stake a wager.

Table 4 — Bulgarian First League records

Record

Value

Most championships

CSKA Sofia (31 titles)

Top scorer

Martin Kamburov (256 goals)

Most appearances

Georgi Iliev (461)

Types of Bulgarian First League bets at 1xBet

The match result is the anchor for every slip on the Bulgarian First League. You pick a home win, a draw, or an away win in the standard 1x2 market. Because a football match can end level after 90 minutes, that middle option carries real weight here. Double chance narrows the risk by covering two of those three outcomes at once.

Both teams to score asks a simpler question about the attack on both ends. Handicaps shift the balance when one side is a heavy favourite, giving the underdog a virtual head start. Correct score and first goalscarer bets demand more precision for a higher potential return.

Then there is the outright market, priced up long before the season starts, on which club will lift the trophy. You can combine several of these selections into an accumulator to multiply the stake across multiple matches. Following the Bulgarian First League odds requires watching how form shifts from round to round throughout the campaign.

Match markets

The match result market covers every possible outcome after 90 minutes. A draw is a legitimate finish in football, so the standard three-way bet prices home win, away win, or a level score. Other options narrow the focus on specific match events:

  • Double chance covers two of those three outcomes to reduce risk

  • Totals ask if goals will land over or under a set line

  • Handicaps adjust the starting score when one side is heavily favoured

Outright and specials

Before the final whistle blows, the outright market settles on the title winner. Specials cover individual milestones and season-long props that run alongside the main fixture list. You stake a single wager or build an accumulator around these outcomes.

How to start Bulgarian First League betting on 1xBet

You need an account before you can place a stake on Bulgarian First League matches. Registration at 1xBet takes only a few minutes and asks for basic contact details. The platform has run its sportsbook since 2007, covering football alongside dozens of other sports under a Curaçao licence. Once your account is open and funded, you gain access to the full range of pre-match and live markets. The process follows a clear path from sign-up to the betting slip.

  1. Register on 1x-bet.mobi or log in if you already hold an account.

  2. Make a deposit to fund your balance before selecting any fixture.

  3. Open the football section and locate the Bulgarian First League competition.

  4. Choose a market such as match result, handicap, or the outright winner.

  5. Enter your stake amount and confirm the bet to lock in the price.

Live betting runs while the match is underway with prices moving on the action. Cash-out lets you settle a wager early for a return based on the current position of the game. You can back a single selection on its own or combine several legs into an accumulator for a multiplied price.

Sportsbook promotions at 1xBet

A sports welcome bonus is available on that initial funding of a new account at 1xBet. It applies strictly to the opening deposit and enables your first wager on the Bulgarian First League. An accumulator boost raises the price on qualifying multi-leg bets, with the enhancement increasing as you add more selections.

Selected promotions offer stakes that let you place a selection without dipping into your account balance. These tools allow you to follow the Bulgarian First League betting action while testing different market angles.

Payments, app and support on 1xBet

The 1xBet app puts the Bulgarian First League in your pocket. You get pre-match and live betting from a phone without needing the desktop site. The interface handles deposits, withdrawals and cash-out functions directly on the device. Android users install the file from the official site rather than a third-party store. iOS devices also download straight from 1xBet. When you finish the installation, the app weighs 46.

Funds move fast once confirmed, and withdrawal times vary by method, with e-wallets and crypto among the faster options. Account verification may be required before a first withdrawal clears.

You can follow Bulgarian First League live while managing your bankroll. Email support handles account and payment queries if you hit a snag. An FAQ section covers common betting and account questions for quick answers.

Help is available 24/7: the team stands by whenever markets shift or a bet settles unexpectedly. This setup keeps you focused on the match result rather than technical hurdles.

Start betting on the Bulgarian First League

A full slate of football markets is available for the Bulgarian First League. You can back the match result in its three-way form, or cover two outcomes with double chance to reduce risk. Handicaps and totals let you focus on goal margins rather than just the final score. Place your bet on the competition today. 18+ only. Bet responsibly and stake only what you can afford to lose.

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