The Bulgarian Second League is the second tier of professional football in Bulgaria. It operates below the top division, known as the First Professional Football League, and features clubs from across the country. The league is crucial for promoting talent and providing teams with the opportunity to compete for promotion to the top tier. The league typically consists of around 16 teams that compete in a round-robin format. Each season, the top teams earn promotion to the First Professional Football League, while the bottom teams may face relegation to the Third Amateur League. This structure helps maintain competitive balance and encourages the development of football in Bulgaria.