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EHF ensures continuity
“The perfect stage”: That’s why the EHF Finals are staying in Hamburg
The European Handball Federation has announced the venue for the EHF Finals of the Men’s European League. The continental association is relying on continuity and is once again staying in Germany.
The Barclays Arena Hamburg will host the four strongest teams in the second highest club competition at the end of May (May 24th/25th, 2025). For the second time in a row, the EHF has decided to host the tournament with a neutral host. The Hanseatic city has been awarded the contract for the second time.
“In May 2024, EHF and EHF Marketing laid the foundation for the EHF Finals Men to be held on neutral ground, and now we are reaping the fruits of this successful premiere. Handball has a long tradition in Hamburg at club and national team level. The Barclays Arena has all the ingredients to be a perfect venue for European club handball and the city itself is easily accessible for fans from all over Europe. We are really looking forward to continuing our partnership and taking the EHF Finals Men to a new level to raise,” emphasizes EHF President Michael Wiederer.
In fact, Hamburg certainly has experience in hosting final tournaments. From 1994 to 2022, the HBL determined its cup winner in the Hanseatic city – from 2003 to the end also in the Barclays Arena.
The Hamburg location has “significantly increased” its reputation
“Active City Hamburg as a neutral venue has significantly increased the reputation of the EHF European League. Fans and sponsors have reacted overwhelmingly positively following the premiere in 2024, and EHF Marketing is committed to once again delivering an event at the highest level and meeting the expectations of all stakeholders to surpass,” says David Szlezak. The managing director of EHF Marketing took part in three cup finals as a player with Frisch Auf Göppingen (2003) and the Rhein-Neckar Löwen (2006, 2007).
“In recent years, the arena has been technically modernized to provide the perfect stage for highlights such as the EHF finals,” emphasizes Steve Schwenkglenks, Managing Director of the Barclays Arena and Andy Grote, Hamburg’s Senator for the Interior and Sport, emphasizes: “We agree enormous potential in this top-class event and want to take handball enthusiasm in Hamburg to a new level next year.”
Advance sales for the final round in the Hanseatic city are scheduled to begin next Monday (October 8th). Ticket prices start at 70 euros for a total of four games on Saturday and Sunday. A total of 30 TV stations will broadcast the EHF Finals in Hamburg in 50 different countries.
