Vasil Levski National Stadium

Escalation Before Bulgaria-Hungary: Water Cannons Used Against Protesting Fans (LIVE)

Sofia is blocked by football supporters who demand the resignation of Bulgarian Football Union president Borislav Mihailov. The demonstration is happening ahead of Bulgaria's European qualifier against Hungary at the Vasil Levski National Stadium.

Ed Sheeran's upcoming concert in Bulgaria is generating Record Interest

The upcoming concert of the British star Ed Sheeran in Bulgaria has caused record interest. He included the country in the "+ - = ÷ x" Mathematics tour, with which he will tour Europe and Asia next year. The concert in Bulgaria will be on August 31, 2024 at the Vasil Levski National Stadium in Sofia.

England to Play Euro 2020 Qualifier Against Bulgaria in Front of Half Empty Stadium

Bulgaria have been hit with a partial stadium closure by UEFA after their supporters were found guilty of racist behaviour.

The misconduct took place in their matches against Kosovo and the Czech Republic last month.

The Bulgarian FA will be required to block off 5,000 seats for the visit of Gareth Southgate's side.

Enhanced Security Measures in Sofia Due to Levski-CSKA Football Game Tonight

The Interior Ministry reports enhanced security measures due to the football match between the eternal rivals of Levski and CSKA at the Vasil Levski Stadium downtown Sofia at 6.30 pm today.

The police officers have received the task to prevent any incidents.

Sofia Metro Operation Restored

The operation of Sofia metro in the section between the stations Mladost 3 and National Stadium Vasil Levski has been restored.

Trains were stopped at about 12:00 hrs after a tragic incident - a woman died after jumping on the rails and being hit by a train at the Jolio Curie metro station.

The Interior Ministry has told BNR that the woman was 46 years old.

Bulgaria to Face Luxembourg in World Cup Qualifiers

The Bulgarian national football team will face Luxembourg in a 2018 World Cup Qualification game on Tuesday.

The match begins at 20:45 at Vasil Levski stadium in Sofia.

Parking will not be allowed in the area around the stadium between 14:00 and 24:00 on September 06.

Bulgaria and Luxembourg's group also includes France, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Belarus. 

 

Real Madrid Arrives In Sofia

The Spanish football team Real Madrid arrived in Sofia on Tuesday afternoon for its match against Bulgaria's Ludogorets in the Champions League.

The team was welcomed by many fans and had a practice at the Vasil Levski national stadium where the two teams will play on Wednesday evening.

The tickets for the game have been sold out last week.