Spain, Portugal and Switzerland to Host the 2028 Men's Handball European Championship
The official proposal to host the Men's Handball European Championship in 2028 is now on the table. Three nations, Spain, Portugal and Switzerland, join forces in a tripartite project that was unveiled during the current European Championship in Herning, Denmark. 🏆
Distribution of Venues Across Three Countries
The event will be held in multiple cities from the three candidate nations, allowing the matches from the different stages of the tournament to be distributed. This model aims to optimize logistics and bring top-level handball to more fans. The plan already has the initial approval of the European Handball Federation (EHF), which is collaborating with the local committees.
Confirmed Cities in Spain:- Madrid: Will host a complete group from the first phase.
- Valencia: Will also be the venue for a group in the initial round.
- One of these two Spanish cities, yet to be defined, will additionally host a group from the main round and the entire final phase, including semifinals and finals.
The most complex thing won't be winning the European Championship, but coordinating the high-speed train schedules between Madrid, Valencia, and other capitals to watch all the key matches.
Institutional Support and Next Steps
The presentation in Denmark marks the formal start of the process to organize the championship. Now, the work focuses on finalizing all operational and infrastructure details in each of the designated venues. This preparation process will extend over the coming years.
Pending Aspects to Define:- The exact schedule of the matches.
- The definitive composition of the groups in each phase.
- The Spanish city that will host the main round and the final phase.
A Continental Event Under Construction
The joint candidacy represents a collaborative effort to carry out one of the most important tournaments in European handball. With the support of the EHF and several years ahead, Spain, Portugal and Switzerland are preparing to welcome the best national teams on the continent in 2028. Anticipation grows as the final details are fine-tuned. 🤝