Sport

European week of sport Varna

Wednesday, 23/09/2026г.-Wednesday, 30/09/2026г.

23 September - 30 September 2026
Various locations

Between 23 and 30 September 2026, Varna will host the European Week of Sport, featuring a series of activities, open training sessions, demonstrations and events for children, young people, families and anyone interested in being physically active. As part of the initiative, Varna Municipality has prepared a diverse programme offering residents the opportunity to discover different types of sports and take part in various activities. During this period, free access to municipal sports facilities will also be provided according to an approved schedule.

The European Week of Sport is held annually with the aim of encouraging physical activity and sport and promoting the benefits of regular exercise for health, physical fitness, work capacity and quality of life, regardless of age, gender or social status.

Programme:

23 September 2026

Sports Club "Super Sport-Varna" - open athletics training session for children.

06:00 p.m. - for children aged 5 to 7;
07:00 p.m. - for children aged 8 to 11.

The sessions will take place in the athletics hall at the Lokomotiv Sports Complex. Contact person: Nikolay Krastev.

24 September 2026

06:30 p.m. - 07:30 p.m. - "Dance Motion Varna" will organise an open ballroom dance training session at the Naval Club in Varna. The training sessions will be led by qualified coaches who are World Cup runners-up in the professional category.

25 September 2026

10:00 a.m. - 02:00 p.m. - Sport Club "Table Tennis Varna-2015" will provide free access to "Open Play" table tennis hall at 281 "Vladislav Varnenchik" Blvd., Varna;
06:00 p.m. - 07:00 p.m. - Sports Club "Vokil" will organise an open kickboxing training session at the Boxing Hall of the Prostor Sports Complex, 39A "Seliolu" Str.

26 September 2026

09:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - a 5 km park run organised by 5kmrun. The start and finish will be in the Sea Garden, at National Revival Alley;
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - a 2 km children's park run organised by 5kmrun, again with the start and finish in the Sea Garden;
10:00 a.m. - 08:00 a.m. - Sports Club "Chudnite Skali" will organise the "Chudoboy City" sports competition, featuring cycling, orienteering, kayaking, archery, logic challenges and climbing. The competition will take place in the area of Aladzha Monastery, Karantinata Beach and the climbing hall at the former Yuri Gagarin swimming complex;
10:30 a.m. - 03:00 p.m. - the 11th edition of the "VARNA PLAYS" sports festival will take place in the Sea Garden, near the "Rakovina" stage. The event is dedicated to an active lifestyle, sport and meaningful leisure time for children, young people and their families. The event is organised by the "Bio Network Association" and Varna Youth Sports Club, with financial support from the Sports Directorate of Varna Municipality.

26 - 27 September 2026

08:30 a.m. - 08:30 p.m. - the International Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament "Sea Stars and Meglena Mihaylova Cup" will be held at the Sports Palace National Sports Base in Varna. The competition is an individual event for children, juniors and women. The tournament is organised by Rhythmic Gymnastics Club "Gratsia", with the support of Varna Municipality;
09:00 a.m. - 07:00 p.m. - the National Underwater Swimming Competition will be held at the Yulian Rusev Swimming Pool at the Primorski Swimming Complex. The organisers are the "Friends of the Sea" Club and the Bulgarian National Association for Underwater Activities, with the support of Varna Municipality.

25 - 27 September 2026

10:00 a.m. - 06:00 p.m. - the "Black Sea Kango Jumps Fitness Convention", a Kango Jumps fitness festival, will take place in the Astoria Hall of the Astoria Hotel, Golden Sands resort. The event is organised by Sports Club "Nova Jumps", with the support of Varna Municipality.

27 September 2026

10:00 a.m. - 01:00 p.m. - the "Friends of the Sea" Club will present demonstrations of underwater swimming using diving equipment at the Primorski Swimming Complex, Yulian Rusev Swimming Pool.

29 September 2026

06:30 p.m. - 07:30 p.m. - Dance Sport Club "Dance Motion Varna" will organise an open ballroom dance training session at the Naval Club in Varna. The training sessions will be led by qualified coaches who are World Cup runners-up in the professional category;
07:00 p.m. - 08:00 p.m. - Sports Club "Chudnite Skali" will organise an open climbing lesson at the climbing hall of the former Yuri Gagarin swimming complex, Briz II residential area. Contact person: Asparuh Valchev.

Free Access to Municipal Sports Facilities

As part of the European Week of Sport, Varna Municipality will provide free access to municipal sports facilities according to the following schedule:

Municipal Sports and Recreation Complex "Mladost"

From 23 to 25 September and from 28 to 30 September 2026, the football pitch will be available from 12:00 p.m. to 05:00 p.m.;
From 23 to 30 September 2026, the volleyball and basketball courts will be available from 08:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

"Ice Rink"

On 23, 24, 25, 28, 29 and 30 September 2026 - from 01:00 p.m. to 02:00 p.m.

Municipal Sports Complex "Morska gradina"

From 23 to 25 September and from 28 to 30 September 2026, the football pitch will be available from 01:00 p.m. to 05:00 p.m.;
From 23 to 30 September 2026, the tennis court will be available from 02:00 p.m. to 05:00 p.m.;
From 23 to 30 September 2026, the volleyball court will be available from 08:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.

Municipal Sports Complex "Chaika"

From 23 to 25 September and from 28 to 30 September 2026, the football pitch will be available from 01:00 p.m. to 04:00 p.m.;
From 23 to 30 September 2026, the basketball court will be available from 01:00 p.m. to 04:00 p.m.

"Delphini" Swimming Pool

From 23 to 30 September 2026, one swimming lane will be available from 12:00 p.m. to 01:00 p.m.

Primorski Swimming Complex - Indoor "Dr. Lyuben Lazarov" Swimming Pool

From 23 to 30 September 2026 - from 07:00 a.m. to 08:00 a.m.

Municipal Sports Complex "Asparuhov Park"

From 23 to 25 September and from 28 to 30 September 2026, the football pitch will be available from 08:00 a.m. to 04:00 p.m.;
From 23 to 30 September 2026, the volleyball and basketball courts will be available from 08:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

"Chaika" Tennis Courts