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Barça won the 2026 EHF Champions League Men
Barça defeated Füchse Berlin 37–34 in the men’s EHF FINAL4 final on 14 June 2026, earning the club’s twelfth title in the competition. That completed the 2025/26 season and provides the starting context for a substantially changed 2026/27 tournament.
The new 24-team format explained
The 2026/27 men’s competition expands to 24 clubs arranged in six groups of four. After six group-phase rounds, the top two teams in each group progress to the main round. The structure replaces the previous opening format and makes every early match more decisive.
The group phase runs from 9 September to 29 October 2026. The main round follows from 18 November 2026 to 4 March 2027, with the remaining contenders moving toward the quarter-finals.
Quarter-finals and FINAL4 dates
The quarter-finals are scheduled between 24 March and 1 April 2027. The EHF FINAL4 Men is scheduled for 12–13 June 2027 in Cologne.
Club schedules and throw-off times should be checked on the official EHF competition page. The format includes connections with the EHF European League, so copied brackets can become confusing when they omit the official progression rules.
A concise handball viewing guide
Handball is played at high speed with frequent substitutions, six court players plus a goalkeeper and specialized attacking and defensive roles. Two-minute suspensions create temporary numerical advantages that can change a match rapidly.
When following live, watch turnovers, goalkeeper save rate, seven-metre efficiency and performance during suspensions. For coverage, use the EHF TV guide or a licensed territorial broadcaster and confirm current Trex IPTV categories separately.
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Official sources used for this guide
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Handball guide questions
How many teams are in the 2026/27 EHF Champions League Men?
The new format begins with 24 clubs.
How are the clubs divided?
The group phase contains six groups of four teams.
When does the 2026/27 group phase start?
The opening matches are scheduled for 9 and 10 September 2026.
Who won the 2026 men’s EHF FINAL4?
Barça defeated Füchse Berlin 37–34 in the final.