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The WOMEN'S EHF EURO 2026 in Poland, Romania, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Turkey brings together the best national teams in Europe, all competing for the ultimate prize. The tournament format is designed to enhance drama and unpredictability. It consists of a preliminary round and a main round, followed by the final weekend with the semi-finals, the matches for third and fifth place, and the grand final – pure excitement from start to finish.
24 handball powerhouses have their sights set on the title. Following the expansion of the competition from 16 to 24 teams in 2024, the WOMEN'S EHF EURO 2026 will once again welcome 24 participants from December 3 to 20, 2026. The five co-hosting countries and the three best teams from the EHF EURO 2024 – Norway, Denmark, and Hungary – are already qualified, leaving 16 spots to be contested in the qualifying matches for the WOMEN'S EHF EURO 2026 between October 2025 and April 2026.
Six venues are ready to welcome all handball fans. The WOMEN'S EHF EURO 2026 is a truly European event, co-hosted by five nations. A total of six venues are prepared to welcome fans from across Europe:
- Katowice (POL): Preliminary round, main round, and final weekend;
- Cluj-Napoca (ROU): Preliminary round and main round;
- Oradea (ROU), Brno (CZE), Bratislava (SVK), and Antalya (TUR): Preliminary round.
The preliminary round consists of six groups of four teams each. Only the top two teams from each group will continue their journey in one of the two main round groups. The teams that finish in first and second place in these groups will advance to the semi-finals, while the third-placed teams will also reach the final weekend to compete for fifth and sixth place. The new European champion will be crowned in the final in Katowice on Sunday, December 20.
Get ready to cheer, celebrate, and be inspired. The countdown to the WOMEN'S EHF EURO 2026 is more than just a date on the calendar – it is an invitation to be part of a historic event. Whether you are a long-time fan, a casual viewer, or new to the world of handball, this is your chance to experience greatness, share unforgettable moments, and be part of a movement driven by passion, skill, and unity.
Get ready to cheer, celebrate, and be inspired. The world will be watching. Will you be there?