Ticket sales for the IHF Men’s World Championship 2027 continue to generate strong momentum: More than 180,000 tickets have already been sold more than a year before the opening match. As of mid-February, this corresponds to around 40 percent of the total ticket allocation for the 106 matches. The high demand highlights the significant interest in the 2027 World Championship and in top-level international handball.
From 13 to 31 January 2027, the tournament will take place in Munich, Kiel, Stuttgart, Magdeburg, Hanover and Cologne, bringing the world’s handball elite to Germany.
Handball World Championship 2027: Current Ticketing Overview
- 180,000 tickets sold
- 40 percent of the total ticket allocation
- 106 matches in total
75 percent currently available for general public sale
Click here for the official ticket shop for the 2027 Handball World Championship in Germany.
Handball World Championship 2027: High Demand for Matches Featuring Germany
Matchdays involving the German national team are particularly in demand. For the preliminary round matches in Munich, regular tickets are currently sold out, with the exception of hospitality packages. The same applies to the main round and a potential quarter-final featuring Germany in Cologne. The ticket contingents released so far for these matches are largely exhausted.
At present, around 75 percent of the overall ticket volume is available for general public sale. Additional contingents are reserved for participating nations, international fan associations, partners and sponsors. Further ticket allocations will be released following the preliminary round draw, which will take place on 10 June 2026 in Munich. After the final group allocation, the qualified nations will receive their respective ticket contingents.
Any tickets not claimed by these allocations will subsequently be returned to general sale, creating additional purchasing opportunities for fans.
World Championship 2027: International Interest and High Capacity Utilization in Several Cities
The strong interest is not limited to matches involving the German team. At other venues, individual matchdays are already in high demand or temporarily sold out. Particular attention is focused on Kiel, where defending champions Denmark are scheduled to play as a seeded team in the preliminary round. Due to the geographical proximity to the Danish border, a large number of international fans are expected. If Denmark advances from the preliminary round, the team would play its main round matches in Hanover.
At the same time, the organizers aim to create the unique World Championship atmosphere at all six host cities. A balanced distribution of spectators across all venues is a key part of this strategy. In Munich, Kiel, Stuttgart, Magdeburg, Hanover and Cologne, attractive conditions are being created for both teams and fans to ensure that the tournament remains an intense and thrilling experience throughout its entire duration.
World Championship 2027 in Germany: Tickets Available Exclusively Through Official Channels
Tickets for the 2027 Handball World Championship are available exclusively via the official tournament website at handball2027.com. At a later stage, tickets will also be offered through the authorized distribution partner eventim.de and affiliated ticket outlets.
Fans are strongly advised not to purchase tickets via unauthorized platforms or secondary marketplaces, as significantly inflated prices are sometimes charged and ticket validity cannot be guaranteed.
Given the current sales figures, early planning is highly recommended. The developments so far make one thing clear: the 2027 Handball World Championship is generating enormous interest both nationally and internationally. Anyone wishing to experience the matches live should secure tickets at an early stage and can look forward to witnessing the action up close at the arena in Germany.
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