Eternal Derby CSKA vs Levski: Tickets, Traffic Updates, and Broadcast Details

CSKA Sofia and Levski Sofia are scheduled to face each other in the Eternal Derby on Monday, April 13, 2026. The match, which serves as the 30th matchday of the Bulgarian First League, will take place at the Vasil Levski National Stadium with a scheduled kickoff at 13:00.

The upcoming clash is one of the most high-stakes events in Bulgarian football, characterized by a deep historical rivalry and significant implications for the league standings. According to reporting from gol.bg, the atmosphere is already intensifying, with activity erupting in Sector G, the dedicated area for CSKA fans, ahead of the encounter.

Ticket Availability and Stadium Logistics

Fans seeking to attend the match may face challenges regarding ticket availability. As reported by 24chasa.bg, the installation of a new track at the venue has resulted in a reduction of the total number of tickets available for the derby.

Due to the expected high attendance and the intensity of the event, city authorities are implementing significant logistical measures. DarikNews.bg and the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) report that a temporary traffic organization plan has been established in Sofia to manage the flow of vehicles and pedestrians around the Vasil Levski National Stadium on April 13, 2026.

Media interest in the event remains high, with Sportlive.bg noting ongoing inquiries regarding which Bulgarian television network will secure the broadcasting rights to air the match live.

Historical Context and Rivalry Statistics

The Eternal Derby is the most prominent local derby in Bulgaria, featuring the two most successful clubs in the nation’s history. The rivalry dates back to the late 1940s, beginning shortly after CSKA’s foundation and its first championship win in 1948.

Historical data indicates a long and competitive history between the two sides:

• Total Meetings: 220 matches have been played between the two clubs.
• Most Wins: Levski Sofia holds the record for the most victories with 85 wins.
• Largest Victory: The largest margin of victory occurred on September 23, 1994, when Levski defeated CSKA 7–1.
• Longest Win Streak: Levski Sofia holds the record for the longest consecutive win streak with nine victories.

Individual records in the derby include Manol Manolov, who holds the record for the most player appearances with 35 matches, and Georgi Ivanov, who is the top scorer in the rivalry’s history with 15 goals.

Current Form and Standing

In terms of overall domestic success, both clubs have dominated Bulgarian football. CSKA Sofia has won 31 national championship titles and 21 Bulgarian Cup titles. Levski Sofia has secured 26 national championships and 26 Bulgarian Cup titles.

Heading into the April 13, 2026, fixture, CSKA Sofia holds the current win streak in the rivalry. The two teams last met on November 8, 2025, a match that ended in a 1–0 victory for CSKA.

The match on April 13 will be a critical juncture in the 2025/26 Bulgarian First League season, as both teams continue to compete for dominance in the capital and the national title.