SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 15, 2025 – Handball fans across Europe are holding their breath as the final tournament draw for the Men’s EHF EURO 2026 is set to take center stage tonight in Herning, Denmark. With 24 of the continent’s top teams gearing up for next year’s prestigious championship, this pivotal event lays the groundwork for what promises to be one of the most thrilling sporting spectacles of the new year.
A Star-Studded Draw for a Premier Event
The draw kicks off at 19:00 CEST at the Teatersalen in Herning, where handball legends will take part in revealing the path to glory for the competing nations. Among the celebrated athletes participating are Danish star Simon Pytlick, French Olympic and world champion Hugo Descat, Sweden’s rising talent Edvin Aspenbäck, and former Norwegian great Kristian Kjelling.
Their presence underscores the significance of the Men’s EHF EURO 2026, scheduled to run from January 15 to February 1, 2026, across Denmark, Sweden, and Norway.
What Fans Can Expect from the Draw
Tonight’s draw will divide the 24 qualified teams into six groups of four for the preliminary round. The teams have been seeded into four pots, based on their performance in the Men’s EHF EURO 2024 and qualification results:
- Pot 1: France, Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Hungary, Slovenia
- Pot 2: Portugal, Norway, Iceland, Croatia, Spain, Faroe Islands
- Pot 3: Austria, Netherlands, Montenegro, Czechia, Poland, North Macedonia
- Pot 4: Georgia, Serbia, Switzerland, Romania, Ukraine, Italy
The draw will unfold in four steps, with three teams from pot 2 drawn first, followed by three from pot 1, all six from pot 4, and finally all six from pot 3.
Six teams are already placed in preliminary round groups, creating early anticipation:
- Germany – Group A in Herning
- Denmark – Group B in Herning
- Norway – Group C in Oslo
- Faroe Islands – Group D in Oslo
- Sweden – Group E in Malmö
- Iceland – Group F in Kristianstad
Where and How to Watch the Draw Live
Can’t be in Herning? No problem. The draw will be streamed live on the EHFTV Home of Handball YouTube channel, though geo-blocking may apply depending on your region. It will also be broadcast across a range of European networks including:
- Germany – Dyn
- Sweden – V Sport Extra
- Italy – Pallamano TV
- Norway – V Sport +
- Portugal – RTP Play Desporto
- …and many more across Europe.
This wide coverage ensures handball fans won’t miss a single moment as their favorite teams learn their fate.
Why This Draw Matters for Fans and Nations Alike
Beyond the excitement of group placements, the draw is a gateway to community spirit, national pride, and sporting passion. Fans will soon be able to plan travel, organize watch parties, and rally around their teams as the road to the Men’s EHF EURO 2026 officially begins.
This event is more than logistics—it’s a celebration of Europe’s handball elite, offering emotional highs, personal memories, and national unity.
Mark Your Calendars
With the Men’s EHF EURO 2026 just months away, tonight’s draw is the moment when the countdown truly begins. Whether you’re cheering from home or planning to attend matches in Herning, Oslo, Malmö, or Kristianstad, the thrill is about to kick off.
Learn more and follow all updates at ehfeuro.eurohandball.com.