European Men's U18 Handball Championship

From July 29th to August 9th, Belgrade plays host to Europe's finest young handball players, with 24 national teams competing for the championship title

NEXT DATE: 29.07.2026.
FROM: 12:00

Over 12 days of competition, Belgrade will be the center of European handball. The generation representing the future of the sport will showcase their skills on the court, promising the audience top-tier matches and incredible sports energy.

The last time Serbia hosted the European Championship for youth national selections was in 2004, a tournament where Serbia became the champion of Europe.

The upcoming championship is about much more than just fighting for medals. This will be a celebration of handball, a meeting point of diverse cultures, a place to forge new sports friendships, and an opportunity to promote the values that handball carries - fair play, team spirit, respect, and unity.

The cadets of Serbia will compete in Group B alongside Germany, Turkey, and Italy.

Welcome to the European Men's U18 Handball Championship 2026!

Sport & Adrenaline

Where

Aleksandar Nikolic Hall - Pionir

Opened in 1973. and known by the name Pionir Hall, it was the biggest indoor sports arena in Belgrade till the completition of Belgrade's Arena in Novi Beograd, with seating capacity of 5,878. In h...