About FC CSKA 1948 Sofia

FC CSKA 1948 Sofia is a Bulgarian professional football club based in Sofia, founded on 19 July 2016. It was created by supporters and figures associated with the historical CSKA identity, following disputes around the restructuring and ownership changes of the original CSKA Sofia. The club started from the lowest tiers of Bulgarian football and was built as a separate project, aiming to rise through the league system in a “from the ground up” way.

After its formation, CSKA 1948 progressed rapidly through the Bulgarian football pyramid, winning successive promotions from the lower amateur divisions to reach the professional leagues. By 2020, the club had already secured promotion to Bulgaria’s top division, the First League, after winning the Second League. In the following seasons, it established itself as a competitive top-flight team, even achieving strong league finishes and reaching the Bulgarian Cup final in the early 2020s.

In European football, CSKA 1948 made its debut in UEFA competitions after finishing high in the domestic league, earning qualification for the UEFA Europa Conference League. The club plays its home matches at Stadion Bistritsa and is known for its relatively young structure compared to traditional Bulgarian clubs. Despite its short history, it has become part of the modern football landscape in Bulgaria, contributing to the ongoing rivalry and identity debate around the CSKA name in Sofia.