Men’s Final4 Returns to Halmstad
The men’s handball cup final will once again be held in Halmstad, marking a consistent tradition for the city. On March 28-29, 2026, the four remaining teams will compete for the championship and a spot in the European League.
A Handball Tradition Continues
For two consecutive years, Ystads IF has lifted the ATG Swedish Cup trophy in Halmstad Arena. Whether they will secure a third consecutive cup victory remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: the men’s Final4 will again be decided in Halmstad.
”Halmstad has a strong handball tradition, especially on the men’s side, where HK Drott Halmstad has won many championships and nurtured many national team players and leaders,” says Robert Wedberg, Secretary-General of the Swedish Handball Federation.
Event Details
- Date: March 28-29, 2026
- Location: Halmstad Arena
- Schedule:
- Saturday, March 28: Semifinals
- Sunday, March 29: Bronze match and final
Historical Highlights
Although Ystads IF has won the last two tournaments, HK Drott remains the most successful team historically, winning the cup in 1981, 1983, 1986, 1987, and 1990.
”We are proud of the handball history in the city and hope Halmstad will soon compete at the absolute top again,” says Camilla Axelson, Head of Destination Development at Destination Halmstad.
Additional Handball Events
Beyond the Final4, Halmstad will host another handball event this season. The national women’s team will train and prepare for the World Cup in Germany and the Netherlands, with a warm-up match against Denmark on November 22 in Halmstad Arena.
About ATG Swedish Cup
The ATG Swedish Cup is a national competition where all clubs with representative teams can participate. The tournament involves qualification rounds, with the top 22 ranked teams directly qualifying for later stages.
Ticket sales for both men’s and women’s Final4 will open in the autumn.
