National Basketball League (Bulgaria)
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| Country |
 Bulgaria |
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| Confederation | FIBA Europe |
| Founded | 1942 |
| First season | 1942–43 |
| Number of teams | 9 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Domestic cup(s) | Bulgarian Cup |
| Current champions | Lukoil Academic (26th title) |
| Most championships | Lukoil Academic (26 titles) |
| Website |
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 2016–17 NBL season | |
The Bulgarian National Basketball League (NBL) is the highest professional basketball league in Bulgaria. The current league was founded in 2008, although the first tier level exists since 1942 and was previously called the Bulgarian A Division. The games in the NBL are played under FIBA rules. The most successful team in NBL history is Lukoil Academic, that has won 26 national titles.
Current teams
2016–16 Bulgarian National Basketball League club locations.
| Club | 2015–16 | Arena | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Plovdiv | 9th | Stroitel Hall | 1,000 |
| Balkan Botevgrad | 2nd | Arena Botevgrad | 4,000 |
| Beroe | 3rd | Municipal Hall | 1,000 |
| Cherno More Port Varna | 5th | Hristo Borisov | 1,000 |
| Levski Sofia | 7th | Universiada Hall | 4,000 |
| Lukoil Academic | 1st | Sports Complex Hall | 1,000 |
| Rilski Sportist | 4th | Arena Samokov | 2,500 |
| Spartak Pleven | 6th | Balkanstroy | 1,200 |
| Yambol | 8th | Diana | 3,000 |
Title holders
Titles by Club
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Academic: 26
- 1957, 1958, 1959, 1963, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1976, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017
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Levski Sofia: 18
- 1942, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1954, 1956, 1960, 1962, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1986, 1993, 1994, 2000, 2001, 2014
CSKA Sofia: 12
- 1949, 1950, 1951, 1965, 1967, 1977, 1980, 1983, 1984, 1990, 1991, 1992
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- 1943, 1948, 1955, 1961, 1964, 1966
- 1974, 1987, 1988, 1989
Slavia Sofia: 3
- 1952, 1953, 1997
- 1985, 1998, 1999
- 1995, 1996
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Yambol: 1
- 2002
Latest finals
| Season | Champions | Score | Runners-Up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–01 | Levski | 3–0 | Yambol |
| 2001–02 | Yambol | 3–0 | Lukoil Academic |
| 2002–03 | Lukoil Academic | 3–0 | Levski |
| 2003–04 | Lukoil Academic | 3–0 | CSKA |
| 2004–05 | Lukoil Academic | 3–0 | CSKA |
| 2005–06 | Lukoil Academic | 3–0 | Cherno More |
| 2006–07 | Lukoil Academic | 3–0 | CSKA |
| 2007–08 | Lukoil Academic | 3–0 | Balkan |
| 2008–09 | Lukoil Academic | 3–1 | Cherno More |
| 2009–10 | Lukoil Academic | 3–1 | Levski |
| 2010–11 | Lukoil Academic | 3–0 | Levski |
| 2011–12 | Lukoil Academic | 3–0 | Levski |
| 2012–13 | Lukoil Academic | 3–2 | Levski |
| 2013–14 | Levski | 3–2 | Lukoil Academic |
| 2014–15 | Lukoil Academic | 3–2 | Balkan |
| 2015–16 | Lukoil Academic | 3–0 | Balkan |
| 2016–17 | Lukoil Academic | 3–1 | Beroe |
External links
- bgbasket.com
- Official Website
- Eurobasket.com League Page
- Schedule for 2013-14 season
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