Congratulations to Metz on winning the EHF Final 4 in Budapest this year!
While, as a Hungarian, it would have been sweeter to see Győr take the trophy, we must also admit that it is fantastic for the sport to see different teams and countries claim the victory. A huge congratulations to all of France for this amazing achievement.
It certainly seems like Budapest is becoming a lucky city for the French. First, PSG won the Champions League, and now Metz has claimed the Women’s EHF Champions League title right here in the Hungarian capital.
Now, the countdown begins as we wait another year for the next incredible tournament. You can read more about the dates for the upcoming event and find additional information here: EHF Final 4 Budapest.
What’s Next? With the handball season wrapping up, it is officially time to gear up for the World Cup in Football! Keep an eye out for our upcoming post to find out more about the best places to watch the matches live in Budapest.
What an incredible time to be in the Hungarian capital! The UEFA Champions League final just finished, and it was a truly massive event that brought an electric atmosphere to the streets of Budapest. It was a fantastic final to witness live, even though Arsenal played a quite defensive game that kept everyone on the edge of their seats. But if you think the sporting fun is over in this beautiful city, think again. The adrenaline is still pumping, and Budapest is ready to play host to yet another elite European tournament.
Even though the overall size and global media attention of the event cannot be directly compared to the men’s football Champions League final, handball fans know exactly where the real excitement is heading next. The highly anticipated EHF Final 4—the absolute pinnacle of the Women’s Champions League in handball—will be arranged in Budapest this upcoming weekend! It is a fast-paced, high-scoring, and incredibly intense tournament that promises an unbeatable weekend for anyone visiting the city. For more details on the event, ticketing, and atmosphere, you can check out the EHF Final 4 guide.
Four Matches, One Action-Packed Ticket
Below you can see exactly how the drama will unfold over two intense days. The entire tournament is structured so that a single ticket unlocks access to all four matches. Here is the full schedule breakdown according to the tournament details shown in the image:
Saturday, 6 June 2026 – Semi-finals
15:00 (CEST): Metz Handball (FRA) vs CSM Bucuresti (ROU)
18:00 (CEST): Brest Bretagne Handball (FRA) vs Györi Audi ETO KC (HUN)
Sunday, 7 June 2026 – Finals
15:00 (CEST): 3rd place match (Runner-up Semi-final 1 vs Runner-up Semi-final 2)
18:00 (CEST): The Final (Winner Semi-final 1 vs Winner Semi-final 2)
Who Are the Favorites?
The competition this year is fierce, but the local Hungarian crowd already knows exactly who they are rooting for. The absolute favorites to lift the trophy have to be the powerhouse team Győri Audi ETO KC from Hungary! Playing on what is essentially home soil, the Hungarian fans are expected to turn the stadium into a roaring sea of green and white. However, they face steep competition right out of the gate from French giants Brest Bretagne Handball in the semi-finals, while Metz and Bucharest will battle out an equally volatile opening match.
Finding Accommodation Near the Venue
The entire tournament will take place at the state-of-the-art MVM Dome, which is famously located just next to the iconic football stadium, Groupama Arena. This sports hub is highly accessible from the city center via public transport, making it an ideal area to base yourself during your trip.
Wanna book a hotel near the venue? Zoom in and out and find a great hotel or accommodation using the interactive map below:
Using this tool, you can easily discover hotels within walking distance of the arena or along the main metro lines leading straight to the matches.
Explore More of Budapest
Whether you are coming specifically for the handball matches or just happen to be traveling through Hungary during this vibrant weekend, there is always something incredible to experience. Beyond the arena doors, Budapest is bustling with open-air ruin bars, thermal baths, and outdoor summer festivals. Make sure to head over to the Budapest What’s On guide for more information about what’s going on in Budapest during your stay! Enjoy the games, explore the city, and let the sporting celebrations continue!
The finals of the Champions League in handball for women is held in Budapest every year. It is a fantastic weekend with the four best handball teams in Europe competing for the trophy. It only makes it all the more fun that the Hungarian team Györ normally ends up among the best teams, meaning that the locals are present cheering for their own team.
The final matches are played in the brand-new MVM Dome in Budapest. It is located along the main road connecting Budapest Airport with the city center, close to Groupama Arena (where the best Hungarian football team named Ferencváros plays their matches).
If you want to buy event tickets, it can be done at this page. The cheapest tickets for the entire weekend costs approximately 25,000 HUF, but if you want to sit closer to the action or have a VIP ticket, it is not hard to find more expensive tickets.
EHF Final 4 Budapest 2026
Dates: June 6 – 7 Location: MVM Dome
Would you like to know more about other Budapest events? Take a look at this page.
Who will play in the EHF Final 4 in 2026?
The lineup for the Raiffeisen Bank EHF FINAL4 2026 is officially set! After an intense quarter-final round, we now know which four teams will battle it out at the MVM Dome in Budapest on June 6-7, 2026.
The qualified teams are:
Metz Handball (France)
CSM Bucuresti (Romania)
Brest Bretagne Handball (France)
Györi Audi ETO KC (Hungary)
Hungarian fans will be thrilled to see Györ back in the mix to defend their 2024/25 title on home soil. Here is the full schedule for the weekend:
Saturday, 6 June (Semi-finals)
15:00: Metz Handball vs. CSM Bucuresti
18:00: Brest Bretagne Handball vs. Györi Audi ETO KC
20:00: Fan Zone Closing
Sunday, 7 June (Finals)
12:00: Fan Zone Opening
13:00: Arena opens
15:00: 3rd Place Match (Bronze)
18:00: The Final
Want a hotel near the MVM Dome?
Would you like to live in a hotel very close to the venue? Below you can see a map of hotels nearby with price examples, making it much easier to find a hotel suitable for you for a price you are willing to pay. You can zoom in and out to look further away from the MVM dome.
Other Budapest recommendations
Wanna celebrate or prepare with a good Hungarian dinner? Why not try a traditional upper class Hungarian meal in either Aszu or in Rezkakas. Both traditional, gipsy music, Goulash soup, and fine dining level with traditional Hungarian dishes.
Do you need help traveling from the airport to your hotel? Or maybe you are in a hurry and want to get directly to the MVM Dome? You can book an airport transfer in Budapest right here. You can also read more about great restaurants, popular attractions, and cool activities worth checking out in Budapest in our Budapest Guide.
The European Championship in Handball is currently arranged in Austria, Sweden, and Norway, and the Hungarians surprised us all and won their initial group. That was a giant surprise, especially considering that they have to play against the Danes, the team considered to be the best in the world currently.
After the initial stage, Hungary went on to the next stage in the tournament together with Iceland. The Danes were left behind together with the Russian team. The Hungarians have played very well, far better than expected, and especially the second half against Iceland during the group stage was magical. But, can they keep the tempo up in the upcoming matches?
Picture made by: Nebojsa Tejic / kolektiff (Source: https://men2020.ehf-euro.com/ )
On January 17th, Hungary will play against Norway
Norway has been an awesome team so far in the tournament, and they have gotten to the final in several large tournaments recently (however, they never managed to actually win the final). Sander Sagosen is the big star of the team, but they have highly-skilled players at all positions. The way we see it, this is probably the toughest of all the matches during the upcoming stage of the European Championship in handball!
On January 19th, Hungary will play against Slovenia
Slovenia has been a big surprise themselves so far in the tournament, but how they will enter this match will in large also depend on their result as they play against Portugal on January 17th.
On January 21st, Hungary will play against Sweden
Handball has been greatly influenced by the Scandinavian nations, and this will be the third Scandinavian nation against which Hungary will play in the tournament.
On January 22nd, Hungary will play against Portugal
This will be a tough one, not because of the incredible skills of the Portuguese team, but because the Hungarians will not have a rest-day in front of the match. Well, neither will Portugal, but it will still create a large pressure upon the players who will for sure be tired by then after playing so many matches in such a short time.
Picture made by Anze Malovrh / kolektiffimages (Source: https://men2020.ehf-euro.com/ )
Can Hungary make it to the semi-final?
Hungary has a little advantage considering that they enter the group stage with two points already. These might be very useful when things get tight. However, if the Hungarians can keep up the fighting from the earlier matches, and if they manage to keep their heads calm, this team might make it to the semi-finals. It would for sure be considered a major surprise to everyone if they do, but there is one thing we can know for sure, the Hungarians will be cheering for their team with everything they have!
Are you looking for a place to watch the matches from the European Championship in Handball in Hungary? If you live in a hotel or an apartment with a TV, then look for the channel Sport1. They broadcast all the Hungarian matches and quite a lot of other matches as well.
Another option is to find a sports pub or bar, and they will for sure stream all the matches in which the Hungarian team is involved!
This year in 2014 the European Women’s Handball Championships will be held again. It will be the 11th time the international handball tournament for women’s national team will be organised by the European Handball Federation, and this time it will be arranged in Hungary and Croatia.
The European Handball Federation, the EHF is the umbrella organisation for women handball in Europe. The organisation was founded in November in 1991 and the head of the organisation is based in the capital of Austria in Vienna. The European Handball Federation has 50 members such as Albania, Andorra, Hungary, Bulgaria, Turkey, Norway, Holland, Spain, Switzerland and so on and two associated federation England and Scotland as well. The organisation was founded in November 1991 in the capital of Germany in Berlin. The organisation is responsible for the different tournaments in Europe and it organised the Men’s and Women’s Handball Championship as well.
The EHF is also responsible for beach handball and to expand the attraction of handball in schools apart from organising the world championships and tournaments. This year the European Women’s Handball Championship will take place in December. The two hosting countries will be Hungary and Croatia in this year. The international tournament will be held from 7th December in 2014 until 21st December in 2014. 16 teams will be presented at the European Championship.
The games will take place in the Hungarian capital in Budapest and in two smaller Hungarian cities Györ and Debrecen. In Croatia the games will be held also in the capital, in Zagreb and in two smaller cities in Croatia, in Varaždin and Osijek. In Budapest the games will take place at Papp László Budapest Sportaréna which has the capacity of 12500 persons, in Györ it will be at Audi Arena with the capacity of 5000 persons and in Debrecen at Fönix Hall with the capacity of 8500 people. In Croatia, in Zagreb the games will be held at Arena Zagreb which hosts around 15200 people, at Varaždin Arena where around 5200 people can gather and at Gradski vrt Hall which can host around 3500 persons.
European Championship groups
In group A there will be Hungary, Spain, Russia and Poland, in group B will be Norway, Denmark, Romania and Ukraine, group C will include Sweden, Germany, Croatia and the Netherlands and group D will be Montenegro, France, Serbia and Slovakia. The first game of the 2014 European Women’s Handball Championship will be held 7th December in 2014 at Audi Arèna in Györ in Hungary. The game will start at 18.00 in the evening.
During the final weekend matches will be played in Budapest, in the Budapest Sportarena. If you are in town and want to do some other cool programs, and maybe do some shopping at the Christmas market in Budapest, read around in our Budapest Guide for information on lots of cool activities and programs.
