About the EHF EURO 2026
Welcome to Scandinavia one of the most recognized and most connected regions in the world. Scandinavia refers to the region in Northern Europe that includes Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. It covers an area of 878,500 km² and is made up of the Scandinavian Peninsula and thousands of islands. It is one of the few regions in the world which has such a vast array of natural beauty, including mountains, waterfalls, thermal hot pools, and thick forests as well as modern cities and infrastructure.
The total population in Scandinavia is approximately 21.5 million. Scandinavians enjoy a high standard of living and with its extensive government welfare measures, Scandinavia ranks as having the world’s highest level of income equality. We have one of the strongest economies in Europe with world-leading firms in technology, advanced industry, pharmaceuticals, agricultural sector, maritime shipping, and renewable energy. We are not just three countries that have come together for the sole purpose of hosting an EHF Euro, but rather, a region that has strong historical, cultural, and linguistic ties.
Scandinavians have a shared passion for sport and all three countries have achieved excellent results internationally in a variety of disciplines, including handball.
The Men's EHF EURO 2026 will be held in Herning in Denmark, Malmö & Kristianstad in Sweden and the Norwegian capital Oslo.
PURE GREATNESS AS THE TAGLINE OF THE EVENT
What makes handball special? We love handball for its raw nature. The tempo. The goals. The action. It’s a hardcore and thrilling game with lots of adrenaline. It’s intense and dynamic. While it’s rough on the court, it is a fair-play sport full of fantastic role models. Real role models are not untouchable – they are relatable and physically close to us during the games. It is a sport where underdogs become heroes and their journeys and stories inspire us.
And that’s what moves us when we get to the championship. The significance of the moment is when we get to see these players reach their goals and everything they’ve been fighting for. We see the pride in their eyes when they put on their nation’s kit and get to represent their country. It moves us. Because we know that history is made in the arena. Regardless of what happens – it’ll always be in the annals of handball history.
It is with this anticipation we approach the Men’s EHF EURO 2026. Knowing that we are on the doorstep of the most ambitious, thrilling and riveting event in our sport. Three countries have joined together to host thousands of passionate fans from all over Europe. It will be 20 days of nail-biting final seconds before the whistle blows, heart-racing euphoria when the deciding ball touches the net and the deafening cheers of long-awaited wins.
Whether you are a player, a supporter, or a member of the crew – we will share these historic moments, the build-up and the celebrations together. And above all, we will be captivated by the same energy and feeling: PURE GREATNESS.
This claim boldly shows that we are amongst the frontrunners while basking in historic grandeur and touching on the sensation of heightened reality during the games. It sets the tone not only for this championship but for all championships to come. The standard is simply put: PURE GREATNESS.
