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Men’s Handball European Championship 2026 full guide: schedule, groups, favourites, venues, tickets, favourites and tv broadcast list by countries.
Men’s EHF EURO 2026 schedule
The 2026 European men’s handball championship 2026. 15 January and 1 February. will be organised jointly in Denmark, Norway and Sweden. The tournament will involve 24 teams in six groups, followed by a semi-final and final format.
Key dates:
- Group round: 15-21 January.
- Semi-final: 22-28 January.
- Semi-finals: 30 January.
- Bronze medal match and final: 1 February.
Venues include Herning, Oslo, Malmö and Kristianstad.
Men’s EHF EURO 2026 qualification
Players from 32 nations qualified for the final 24-team field through qualifying rounds from 2024-2025.
The qualification procedure
- Qualifying groups: 8 groups, each with several teams fighting for qualification.
- First and second place qualify for the 2026 European Championship.
- The already confirmed participants (hosts + defending champions) did not take part in the qualification groups, but played in the EHF EURO Cup.
Important qualifying matches, such as Hungary’s group stage matches against Slovakia, Montenegro and Finland, among others, ensured their participation in the tournament.
Men’s EHF EURO 2026 participants
The tournament will involve 24 national teams. The host countries – Denmark, Sweden and Norway – and reigning European champions France are automatic qualifiers.
The full list of teams participating in the 2026 European Championship:
Germany, Spain, Austria, Serbia, Hungary, Iceland, Poland, Italy, Denmark, Portugal, North Macedonia, Romania, France, Norway, Czech Republic, Ukraine, Slovenia, Faroe Islands, Montenegro, Switzerland, Sweden, Croatia, Netherlands, Georgia
Organising the Men’s EHF EURO 2026
The tournament consists of three main stages:
- Group stage (6 groups): four teams in groups A-F will play in a round robin format.
- Semi-finals: the top two finishers will continue, drawn into new groups.
- Finals: semi-finals, bronze medal match and the final, where the best teams will compete for the gold medal.
The semi-finals and knockout stages will bring a series of exciting clashes and showcase the highest level of European handball performance
Men’s EHF EURO 2026 group schedule
The group assignment was based on the draw. Top two finishers in each group progress to next group stage.
- Group A: Germany, Spain, Austria, Serbia
- Group B: Denmark, Portugal, Northern Macedonia, Romania
- Group C: France, Norway, Czech Republic, Ukraine
- Group D: Slovenia, Faroe Islands, Montenegro, Switzerland
- Group E: Sweden, Croatia, Netherlands, Georgia
- Group F: Hungary, Iceland, Poland, Italy
Venues for the Men’s EHF EURO 2026
The 2026 European Men’s Handball Championship will be co-hosted by three countries. Denmark, Sweden and Norway will co-host the tournament, with matches taking place in four separate cities and four separate arenas between 15 January and 1 February.
Cities and halls
- Herning (Denmark): Jyske Bank Boxen (15 000 people). It hosts the Group A and B matches, one of the semi-final groups, as well as the semi-finals and the final.
- Oslo / Bærum (Norway): Telenor Arena. The Norwegian capital will host Group C and D matches.
- Malmö (Sweden): Malmö Arena (13 000 seats). Group E matches and the other semi-final group matches will be played here.
- Kristianstad (Sweden): Kristianstad Arena (5 000 seats). Venue for Group F matches.
Men’s EHF EURO 2026 favourites
Although the tournament features many strong teams, the balance of power has not changed in recent years, and as this continental tournament is held in Scandinavia, the Nordic teams are the biggest favourites .
Of all the teams, Denmark stands out, having won every major world tournament in recent years, except the European Championship, which they last won in 2014. The Danish squad is as strong as ever, and with the chance to play in front of their home crowd, it is clear that Denmark will be the biggest favourites for the European Handball Championship.
According to the bookmakers, the Danes’ main challenger could be co-host Sweden, followed by defending champions France.
The odds on the Hungarian team to win the European Championship are around 100, which shows that the odds on the Hungarian team to win the final are minimal.
Odds on the winner of the European Handball Championship 2026 *
- Denmark 1.45
- Sweden 6,50
- France 7,00
- Norway 15,00
- Iceland 16.00
- Hungary 100. 000
*The odds are taken from BetLabel.
Men’s EHF EURO 2026 International TV & Streaming Coverage
The European Handball Federation’s official streaming service, EHFTV, is the primary international platform for watching the EHF EURO 2026.
Key features:
- Live streaming of all matches
- Full-match replays and highlights
- Available worldwide where no exclusive local TV rights apply
- Accessible via web browser, mobile devices, and smart TVs
- Subscription-based (tournament pass or individual matches)
⚠️ Availability may be geo-restricted in countries where national broadcasters hold exclusive rights.
National Broadcasters & Regional Rights Holders
Broadcast rights for the EHF EURO are typically sold country by country, meaning coverage varies by region.
List of the Men’s EHF EURO 2026 tv broadcasts
| Country / Region | Main Broadcaster(s) | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | Viaplay + DR/TV2 | Live TV / Streaming |
| Sweden | Viaplay + SVT | Live streaming / highlights |
| Norway | Viaplay + TV2 / V Sport | Live streaming |
| Germany | ARD / ZDF + Dyn | Free-to-air + subscription |
| Poland | TVP | Free-to-air |
| Austria | ORF / Viaplay | TV / streaming |
| Czech Republic | CT Sport | TV |
| Netherlands | Ziggo Sport | TV |
| Serbia | Arena Sport | TV |
| Switzerland | Dyn / Canal+ | Streaming / TV |
| Global | EHFTV | Streaming (geo-restrictions) |
Outside Europe
- North America, Asia, Africa & other regions:
- EHFTV serves as the main official streaming option
- Local sports channels may broadcast selected matches depending on market demand
Digital & Social Media Coverage
While full matches are not shown for free online, fans can follow the tournament through:
- Official EHF & Home of Handball social media channels
- Match highlights, goals, and key moments on YouTube
- Live updates, statistics, and match trackers on eurohandball.com
Men’s EHF EURO 2026 Live Stream
You can also follow the matches of the 2026 European Men’s Handball Championship via online streams. If you’re looking for a commercial and ad-free stream in HD quality that can be delivered to your smartphone and TV, we recommend Ivibet.
Ivibet is a bookmaker that offers a complete streaming platform in its live betting section, with hundreds of sports events streamed daily. To access the live streams, you need to register on Ivibet, which you can do in 1 minute on this link!
Men’s Handball Euro 2026 tickets – where to buy tickets?
Ticket sales for the 2026 European Men’s Handball Championship will be handled by the European Handball Federation, the tournament’s organiser. The safest way to sell tickets is via the official tournament website.
Ticket prices for group matches
At the time of writing, tickets for the group stage matches are still available .Tickets are on sale in five different price categories, but the cheapest category 5 is already sold out.
Ticket prices for the matches at the European Championship are as follows:
- Category 1: ✅
- Category 2: ✅
- Category 3: ✅
- Category 4: ✅
- Category 5: ❌
FAQ
Where will the Men’s Handball Euro 2026 be held?
The 2026 European Men’s Handball Championship will be co-hosted by Denmark, Sweden and Norway.
When will the 2026 Men’s European Handball Championship be held?
The 2026 European Men’s Handball Championship will take place between 15 January 2026 and 1 February 2026.
Where will the men’s handball European Championship matches be held?
The European Championship will be held in four different venues in four different cities. The four host cities are: Herning (Denmark); Oslo / Bærum (Norway); Malmö (Sweden); Kristianstad (Sweden)
Who are the favorites for the Men’s Handball Euro 2026?
Based on the outright odds of the bookmakers, Denmark are the biggest favourites for the tournament, followed by Sweden and France.
How can you watch the European Men’s Handball Championship?
Check EHFTV first: It often lists broadcasters and availability per country during the tournament.
Local sports networks: Usually carry matches involving their national team.
Bookmakers: Streaming services offered by betting agencies, such as Ivibet, where you can watch all matches in HD quality for FREE after registering, without any ads.
