Founded | 1942 |
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First season | 1942–43 |
Country | Bulgaria |
Confederation | FIBA Europe |
Number of teams | 12 |
Level on pyramid | 1 |
Domestic cup(s) | Bulgarian Cup |
Supercup | Super Cup |
International cup(s) | Basketball Champions League FIBA Europe Cup |
Current champions | Rilski Sportist (1st title) (2023–24) |
Most championships | Academic Sofia (26 titles) |
TV partners | Max Sport |
Website | nbl |
2024–25 NBL Season |
The National Basketball League (NBL) (in Bulgarian: Националната баскетболна лига) is the highest-level professional basketball league in Bulgaria. The current league was founded in 2008, though the first-tier level existed 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 PBC Academic, which has won 26 national titles.