CSKA's Emblems

Emblems of CSKA Sofia from 1948 to the present

Current Logo (2005 - present)

The logo represents the emblem of USC CSKA with three stars added, each symbolizing 10 championship titles. It was officially adopted after winning the 30th championship title. After the bankruptcy of the old joint-stock company managing the club, the emblem remained part of its assets, which were later purchased at auction for 8 million leva by CSKA owners Grisha Ganchev and Yulian Indzhov. In 2020, a variation appeared where the three championship stars are placed in a semicircle. Over the years, different shades of gold have been used in the emblem.

Variation from 2019

A variation of the original CSKA emblem from the summer of 2019. It differs minimally from the original, with the three stars above the emblem placed in a semicircle, the founding year written in a different font and in gold, and a slogan around the emblem: “Since childhood, you ignited my heart...”. It is used alongside the original emblem.

During the 2018/19 Season

During the anniversary season 2018/19, a modification of the jubilee emblem was used, where instead of the number 70, the laurels formed the infinity symbol ∞, and below the emblem stood the inscription "2018/19".

In the periods 1989 - 1990 and 1998 - 2005

The logo used by SC CSKA and USC CSKA after the separation of FC Septemvri in June 1988. In November 1989, it became official for the football team until the end of February 1991. It was again adopted officially for the football team in February 1998 at a general meeting of the club members. It began being used officially from the summer of 1999 until the 30th title was won at the end of the 2004/05 season.

Autumn 1999

A slight modification of the red version of the CSKA “Septemvriysko zname” emblem, with the inscription “Septemvriysko zname” removed and the year 1948 added. The emblem was adopted as official by PSC CSKA of Iliya Pavlov in the summer of 1999, but was also used by PFC CSKA in the autumn of 1999 on kits and printed materials alongside the other emblem.

In the period 1991-1999

The two emblem variants, red and white, were adopted at the end of February 1991. These emblems were used only by the football club. Over the years, the football, font, and lions underwent numerous minor cosmetic changes. Both versions were used in parallel, with the red one appearing more often in printed materials until around 1995-96, while the white one was used on the kits. After 1996, the white became the main emblem in printed materials as well, while the red one did not disappear completely until the change of emblem in the summer of 1999.

CFKA "Sredets" (1987-1989)

Modified from the Sredets logo after the militarization of the team and its renaming to CFKA “Sredets”. There were two versions, red and white. Alongside these emblems, those of SC CSKA were also used.

Sredets (1985-1987)

Adopted as the logo of Sredets after the disbandment of the club. Two versions existed: red and white.

CSKA "Septemvriysko zname" (1981-82)

Used alongside the official logo in several matches during 1981 and 1982. Used only in printed materials.

CSKA "Septemvriysko zname" (1969-1985)

Adopted after the merger of CSKA "Cherveno zname" and Septemvri in 1969. Two versions were used, white and red, with white being the main one and red used for pins and other promotional materials. It was used by the football club until its disbandment in 1985.

CSKA "Cherveno zname" (1964-1969)

A variation of the CSKA "Cherveno zname" logo adopted in 1964.

CSKA "Cherveno zname" (1963-1969)

Chosen as the logo of CSKA "Cherveno zname" after the merger of CDNA and Cherveno zname in 1963.

CDNA (1957-1963)

A variation of the CDNA emblem from around 1957.

CDNA (1952-1963)

The CDNV logo with the inscription changed to CDNA.

CDNV (1949-1952)

Adopted as the logo of CDNV after the separation from Septemvri in 1949.

Septemvri pri CDV (1948-1949)

No data exists on a logo being used during Septemvri pri CDV, but it is presented as such in the book "This is CSKA" by Dimitar Penev and Alexander Manov, and in issue 24 of the magazine "CSKA".

Other Emblems of SC CSKA

USC CSKA (1990s)

The emblem was chosen in May 1991 after a fan vote and was used throughout the 1990s.

CSK NA (1950s)

Variations of the emblem of Central Sports Club "People's Army" from the 1950s.

Emblems of CSKA’s Predecessors from 1911 to 1948

Chavdar / CDV (1944-1948)

The emblem used by Chavdar (from February 15, 1948 CDV) was the emblem of OSK AS'23 with the color changed from black to red.

OSK Atletik-Slava '23 (1923-1944)

The emblem of OSK Atletik-Slava '23 was very close to that of OSK Slava with minimal differences in the depiction of the lion, which was changed several times over the years.

Officers' Sports Club (1919-1921) and OSK Slava (1921-1923)

The emblem of the Officers' Sports Club became the basis for OSK Slava. As the club that created the “Bulgarian National Sports Federation”, the emblem also became official for all member clubs.

Sofia Athletic Club (1919-1923)

The emblem of Atletik.

Jubilee Emblems

75 Years (2023)

The emblem was created in honor of CSKA’s 75th anniversary and was used on a special anniversary kit, as well as on the third kit for the 2023/24 season. It is also used on many souvenirs and clothing items, including a badge, scarf, photo album, etc.

70 Years (2018)

The emblem was created in honor of CSKA’s 70th anniversary and was used on the players’ kits during the 2017/18 season. It was also featured on anniversary kits, pins, and a postage stamp. An alternative emblem was also used on kits and printed materials, without gradient colors, with different laurel proportions, and with the slogan placed in a semicircle.

65 Years (2013)

The emblem was created in honor of CSKA’s 65th anniversary. Anniversary kits and pins were released with it.

60 Years (2008)

The emblem was created in honor of CSKA’s 60th anniversary. It was used in promotional materials.

55 Years (2003)

The emblem was created in honor of CSKA’s 55th anniversary. It was used in promotional materials and pins.

50 Years (1998)

The emblem was created in honor of CSKA’s 50th anniversary. It was used in promotional materials and on a postage stamp.

40 Years (1988)

The emblems were created in honor of the 40th anniversary of CSKA “Septemvriysko zname”. They were used in promotional materials, programs, and pins.

35 Years (1983)

The emblems were created in honor of the 35th anniversary of CSKA “Septemvriysko zname”. They were used in promotional materials, programs, and pins.

30 Years (1978)

The emblems were created in honor of the 30th anniversary of CSKA “Septemvriysko zname”. They were used in promotional materials, programs, and pins.

25 Years (1973)

The emblems were created in honor of the 25th anniversary of CSKA “Septemvriysko zname”. They were used in promotional materials, programs, and pins.