Bulgarian National Television (BNT) officially launched the Eurovision 2027 host city bidding process on 8 June 2026, issuing requirements and technical specifications to the four candidate cities: Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna and Burgas.
The decision - made jointly by BNT and the European Broadcasting Union - is expected by the end of July 2026. The EBU's headline requirement is an indoor venue holding at least 10,000 spectators and available for roughly eight weeks around the contest.
Where the race stands
Only two venues clearly meet the capacity bar: Arena Sofia (~18,000) and Arena Burgas (~15,000). Plovdiv's Kolodruma (~7,500) and Varna's Palace of Culture and Sports (~6,000) would need major modification. Our full comparison, including infrastructure and hotel capacity, is in the host city tracker.
What this means for fans
- Hotel prices in the winning city will jump on announcement day. Book free-cancellation rooms in both Sofia and Burgas now - our accommodation guide shows how.
- Tickets remain months away - expected around December 2026-January 2027. The useful step today is free Eurofan pre-registration; see the ticket guide.
- Flight prices to the winning city will also rise - set fare alerts for both Sofia and Burgas for mid-May 2027.
We'll publish a full breakdown within hours of the official announcement.
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