2026–27 Handball-Bundesliga: A Comprehensive Preview

The 2026–27 Handball-Bundesliga season is set to be the 62nd iteration of Germany’s premier handball league, and the 49th season featuring a single top-tier division. The competition will run from August 27, 2026, to June 6, 2027. This article provides a detailed overview of the upcoming season, including participating teams, arena details, and qualification pathways.

Teams and Arenas

The following teams will compete in the 2026–27 Handball-Bundesliga season:

• Füchse Berlin: Playing at the Max-Schmeling-Halle (capacity: 9,000)
• SC Magdeburg: Playing at the GETEC Arena (capacity: 6,600)

The remaining teams and their respective arenas have yet to be officially announced as of February 27, 2026. [Source: Wikipedia]

Qualification and Relegation

The top-performing teams in the league will qualify for European competitions:

• Champions League: The champion of the Bundesliga automatically qualifies.
• EHF European League: Additional teams will qualify for the EHF European League based on their league standings.

The team finishing in last place will be relegated to the 2. Handball-Bundesliga. [Source: Wikipedia]

League Rules

The league standings are determined by the following criteria:

1. Points
2. Head-to-head points
3. Head-to-head goal difference
4. Head-to-head number of goals scored
5. Goal difference
6. Goals scored

[Source: Wikipedia]

German National Team and Bundesliga Players

The German national team, preparing for the EHF EURO 2026, features a strong contingent of Bundesliga players. Notably, Juri Knorr of Aalborg Håndbold (Denmark) is the only national team member currently playing outside the Bundesliga. [Source: Handball Planet]

Key players from Bundesliga clubs selected for the national team include:

• David Späth (Rhein-Neckar Löwen)
• Andreas Wolff (THW Kiel)
• Rune Dahmke (THW Kiel)
• Lukas Mertens (SC Magdeburg)
• Marko Grgic (SG Flensburg-Handewitt)
• Johannes Golla (SG Flensburg-Handewitt)

Broadcast and Streaming Information

Information regarding broadcast and streaming options for the 2026-27 Handball-Bundesliga season will be released closer to the start of the season. For live scores and updates, Flashscore provides real-time results and standings. [Source: Flashscore]

Looking Ahead

The 2026–27 Handball-Bundesliga promises to be a competitive season, with established teams like Füchse Berlin and SC Magdeburg aiming for the championship title and European qualification. The league will continue to showcase the talent and excitement of German handball to fans across the country and beyond.