I love sports, love Sofia

Sport events

Big Sport Events

  • IV Ice Park Sofia
  • International Wheelchair Basketball Tournament for “Balkan” Cup
  • Vitosha Run
  • XI VITOSHA SUMMER FEST mountain biking and running
  • Charity auction of “Sofia – European Capital of Sport”
  • WIZZ AIR Sofia Marathon 2025

Events

  • 1 November 2025
    Ice Park Sofia

News

  • News
    25 August 2025

    World recognition for Wizz Air Sofia Marathon 2025!

    The World Athletics Organisation World Athletics has officially placed the Wizz Air Sofia Marathon 2025 on the World Athletics Label Road Races | World Athletics, thus reaffirming the event’s global […]

Reasons

We love sports. We love Sofia. We live actively.

Many opportunities for sport

Sofia offers a wide variety of opportunities for sports and active lifestyle – both indoors and outdoors.

One of the greenest cities

With dozens of parks, gardens and recreational areas, Sofia is among the greenest cities in Europe, providing excellent conditions for outdoor sports.

Accessible sport for all

The city is developing its sports infrastructure and promoting grassroots sport through accessible facilities and initiatives for all ages and social groups.

Rich sports calendar

The annual programme includes dozens of initiatives and events, festivals, tournaments and sports celebrations.

Host of prestigious tournaments

Sofia is an established organizer of numerous world and European championships and cups in various sports.

Vitosha – mountain in the city

Sofia offers a wide variety of opportunities for sports and active lifestyle – both indoors and outdoors.

Testimonials

  • Ivet Goranova
    Olympic karate champion from Tokyo
    Karate

    “Sofia – European Capital of Sport” helps dreams to start with movement. By supporting events, clubs and causes, it changes the lives of children in Sofia and helps them to find their way in sport, in life and to build themselves as successful individuals!”

  • Reneta Kamberova
    Olympic bronze medalist from Rio de Janeiro 2016
    Rhythmic gymnastics

    As an Olympic medalist, I believe that personal example is the strongest motivation – that’s why I am happy to join the initiatives of Sofia – European Capital of Sport, which unite champions and enthusiasts, young and old, in the name of health and active life. Sport is not just a competition – it is a journey, an inspiration, a community and a force that binds us together.

  • Andrea Kotzinova
    National snowboard athlete
    Face of “Sofia – European Capital of Sport” for 2023

    Sofia – European Capital of Sport Foundation actively supports the development of sport by organizing initiatives and events that encourage and motivate more and more people of all age groups to follow an active lifestyle.

  • Boryana Kalein
    Olympic silver medalist from Paris 2024
    Rhythmic gymnastics

    “Sofia – European Capital of Sport” creates sporting emotions, educates teenagers and rejuvenates adults!