SHERIDAN, WYOMING – April 29, 2025 – European handball fans are in for a thrilling ride as the EHF gears up for a "super week" packed with tension, passion, and pivotal moments that will shape the road to the Finals. Over the next few days, three major draws will take place, setting the stage for the EHF FINAL4 Women, Maschinensucher EHF Finals, and TruckScout24 EHF FINAL4.
A Week of High Stakes and Heart-Stopping Action
With the 2024/25 European club handball season reaching its fever pitch, Vienna’s European Handball House will host a trio of high-stakes draws:
- EHF FINAL4 Women: Monday, 28 April at 17:00 hrs CEST
- Maschinensucher EHF Finals: Wednesday, 30 April at 16:00 hrs CEST
- TruckScout24 EHF FINAL4: Friday, 2 May at 14:00 hrs CEST
Each draw follows the final matches of the corresponding quarter-final phases, ensuring the excitement never cools. Handball enthusiasts can watch the draws live on the Home of Handball YouTube channel and EHFTV, with geo-blocking restrictions applying for certain regions.
EHF FINAL4 Women: Budapest Awaits
The journey to Budapest’s showpiece event (31 May/1 June) heats up after nail-biting first-leg quarter-finals:
- Györi Audi ETO KC, reigning champions, edged HB Ludwigsburg 25:24 and now look to capitalize at home.
- FTC-Rail Cargo Hungaria drew 27:27 with Denmark’s Odense Håndbold and will enjoy home-court advantage.
- Metz Handball carries a three-goal cushion into their home leg against Brest Bretagne Handball.
- Team Esbjerg faces a one-goal deficit but will rally at home against CSM Bucuresti.
Fans can expect intense rematches and unforgettable drama as teams vie for a coveted spot in Budapest.
Maschinensucher EHF Finals: Hamburg in Sight
After fiercely contested first-leg matches, the Maschinensucher EHF Finals promise a thrilling showdown in Hamburg (24/25 May):
- Titleholders SG Flensburg-Handewitt secured a valuable 29:26 away win over GOG.
- Limoges Handball battled THW Kiel to a dramatic 26:26 draw.
- Montpellier Handball snatched a tight 30:29 victory against FC Porto.
- MT Melsungen earned a crucial 28:27 win over Irudek Bidasoa Irun.
All second-leg action unfolds on Tuesday, 29 April, leading directly into the eagerly anticipated draw.
TruckScout24 EHF FINAL4: Destination Cologne
The adrenaline continues with the TruckScout24 EHF FINAL4 draw in Cologne (14/15 June). Quarter-final results are keeping fans on the edge of their seats:
- Defending champions SC Magdeburg staged a thrilling comeback to tie 26:26 with One Veszprém HC.
- HBC Nantes edged Sporting CP 28:27 in a gripping encounter.
- Barça asserted dominance with a 27:24 away win over OTP Bank – Pick Szeged.
- Füchse Berlin surged ahead with a commanding 37:29 victory against Aalborg Håndbold.
Second-leg matches are set for 30 April and 1 May, paving the way for the climactic draw on 2 May.
Adding even more excitement, the draw for the inaugural EHF Youth Club Trophy will also take place, featuring elite U18 teams like Veszprém Handball Academy, Barça, GOG, and HC Eurofarm Pelister. The youth final will kick off 15 June at Cologne’s iconic LANXESS arena.
How to Tune In
All the action is accessible via the Home of Handball YouTube channel and EHFTV, with geo-restrictions possibly in place. For the latest broadcast details, fans are encouraged to check the “How to follow” article on eurohandball.com.
Don’t miss out on what promises to be one of the most electrifying weeks in European handball history! Learn more at eurohandball.com.