European Handball Federation - 2026 / News overview

Magnúsdóttir: “Still, this is a bit unreal”

13.08.2026 - From European Cup to Champions League in 16 months: Centre back Élin Magnúsdóttir and her club HSG Blomberg-Lippe both debut in the top flight

Court of Appeal rules in Croatian Handball Federation case

13.08.2026 - The EHF Court of Appeal has partially amended the decision of the EHF Court of Handball in the case concerning the Croatian Handball Federation and player Matej Mandić

Playing schedule released for EHF European League Men group phase

13.08.2026 - Competition with 32 teams starts with two-day opening round on 29–30 September

Master Plan: Looking back on a successful start in Serbia

12.08.2026 - In the first year of Serbia's Master Plan project, thousands of children across the country took part in events and festivals, forming the base for what was to come

Bilyk: From the German coast to the Swiss mountains

11.08.2026 - Austrian left back Nikola Bilyk starts a new challenge with EHF Champions League newbies HC Kriens-Luzern

Morros, Vranjes, Zvizej and Prieto inspire future stars through RYT

10.08.2026 - Following three Player of the Match events in July, the summer Respect Your Talent programme continued on the fringe of the M18 tournaments in August

Romania and Bulgaria secure M18 EHF Championships 2026 crowns

10.08.2026 - The two tournaments for the under-18 men's sides decided their 2026 titleholders on Sunday 9 August

Men's 18 EHF EURO 2026 All-star Team revealed

09.08.2026 - Slovenian right back Jaka Podvrsic is the MVP of the Men's 18 EHF EURO 2026. A total of six nations are represented among the very best individual performers of the competition.

Germany save the best for last to win M18 EHF EURO gold

09.08.2026 - Germany celebrate winning the gold at the M18 EHF EURO after beating Slovenia 36:27

Denmark again outmuscle Spain to clinch bronze at the M18 EHF EURO

09.08.2026 - Denmark beat Spain in a thrilling finish to take the bronze medal at the M18 EHF EURO

Slovenia storm into M18 EHF EURO final with commanding win over Denmark

07.08.2026 - Slovenia beat Denmark 26:17 in the semi-final of the Men's 18 EHF EURO 2026 to join Germany in the clash for a European title.

Germany beat Spain for spot in M18 EHF EURO final

07.08.2026 - Germany are the first finalist of the under-18 European Championship 2026 in Serbia after beating Spain 32:27 in the semi-final.

Four teams still in title race ahead of M18 EHF EURO 2026 semi-finals

07.08.2026 - Germany meet Spain, and Denmark take on Slovenia on Friday in the two matches for a place in Sunday's final

M18 EHF EURO 2026 main round wraps up; quarter-finals await

05.08.2026 - The Men’s 18 EHF EURO 2026 has reached the knockout stage, with eight teams left in the race, eyeing the quarter-finals

Preliminary round ends as 12 teams continue M18 EHF EURO 2026 title chase

01.08.2026 - The European Championship for under-18 teams continues in Serbia with 12 teams securing progression to the main round

“Just sport”? Think again: A look through the UN lens

31.07.2026 - An examination of sport’s role in achieving gender equality — number five on the United Nations’ list of Sustainable Development Goals

M18 EHF Championship 2026 title contests in Skopje and Telavi

31.07.2026 - A total of 14 national under-18 teams compete in the two tournaments, with the finals scheduled for Sunday 9 August

Creating a future-proof handball community in the Netherlands

30.07.2026 - The Netherlands are in the early stages of their Master Plan project, which focuses on strengthening club structures to grow a sustainable community