Handball Fans Score Big: Exclusive perks for Women’s World Cup Ticket Holders Ahead of 2027 Men’s Championship
Stuttgart, Germany – Handball enthusiasts are in for a treat as the German Handball Federation (DHB) unveils special incentives for those who secure tickets to the upcoming Women’s World Cup, offering a unique advantage for the highly anticipated 2027 Men’s World Championship. With the German women’s national team kicking off their campaign on November 26th in Stuttgart against Iceland, the excitement is palpable, and fans worldwide are already planning their journeys.Mark Schober, CEO of the DHB, highlighted the overwhelming interest in both tournaments. “We feel the great interest in the tournaments. Many fans have been asking for tickets since the 2020 World Cup award,” he stated. “In the coming years, there will be many opportunities to experience top handball live. But we also want to reward loyalty and therefore lace up special packages for visitors to the Women’s World Championship.”
This means that attending the Women’s World Cup, running from November 26th to December 9th in Stuttgart, Trier, and Dortmund, will also offer exclusive benefits for the 2027 Men’s World Championship. Further details on these special offers for women’s World Cup ticket buyers will be released shortly. Fans eager to stay informed about the 2027 Men’s World Championship can register for the official newsletter at dhb.de/anmeldung-wm-2027-newsletter.
The public and international advance ticket sales for the 2027 Men’s World Championship will commence on Monday, december 15th, at 12 p.m.
A Glimpse at the 2027 Men’s World Championship Venues:
The 2027 Men’s World championship will be hosted across six major German cities, promising a spectacular showcase of handball talent:
Munich: SAP Garden (over 10,000 spectators)
Stuttgart: Porsche-Arena (6,200 spectators)
Magdeburg: Getec-Arena (6,500 spectators)
Kiel: Wunderino Arena (10,250 spectators)
Hanover: ZAG Arena (10,000 spectators)
Cologne: Lanxess Arena (19,250 spectators)
The tournament is set to begin on January 13th, 2027, with preliminary round matches taking place in Munich, Stuttgart, Kiel, and Magdeburg. The top three teams from each of the two groups of four will advance to the main round, hosted in Cologne and Hanover from January 20th.The thrilling conclusion, including the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the final, will all be held in Cologne from January 26th to 31st, 2027. This marks exactly 20 years as Germany’s triumphant World Cup victory in 2007.
The German national team, under the guidance of national coach Alfred Gislason, will commence their 2027 World Championship journey in Munich, with aspirations to progress to the main round in Cologne.
Germany was awarded the hosting rights for the 2027 men’s World Championship by the International Handball federation (IHF) back in 2020. The DHB unveiled the six host cities in October of the previous year.qualification matches are currently underway, with host nation Germany and four-time world champions Denmark already confirmed participants. The majority of qualification spots will be decided through the EHF Euro 2026, other continental championships, and European play-offs in the coming spring. A total of 32 teams will compete in the 2027 World Cup, making it a truly global event.
This tournament is a notable milestone in the “decade of handball,” which began with the U21 World Cup in 2023 and continues to build momentum.
