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2028 European Women's Handball Championship

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2028 EHF European Women's Handball Championship
Tournament details
Host countries Denmark
 Norway
 Sweden
Venue(s)9 (in 9 host cities)
Dates30 November – 17 December
Teams24 (from 1 confederation)
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The 2028 EHF European Women's Handball Championship, commonly referred to as the EHF EURO 2028, will be the 18th edition of the EHF European Women's Handball Championship, the biennial international women's handball championship of Europe organized by the EHF. It will be co-hosted by Denmark, Norway and Sweden from 30 November to 17 December 2028.

Bid process

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Bids

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On 11 May 2021 it was announced that the following nations sent in an official expression of interest:[1]

Host selection

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As only the Scandinavian bid remained it was unanimously selected at the 14th EHF Extraordinary Congress on 20 November 2021.[2][3]

Qualified teams

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Country Qualified as Date qualification was secured Previous appearances in tournament1
 Denmark Co-hosts 20 November 2021 16 (1994, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022, 2024)
 Norway 16 (1994, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022, 2024)
 Sweden 14 (1994, 1996, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022, 2024)
1 Bold indicates champion for that year. Italic indicates host for that year.

References

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  1. ^ "Seven nations bid for EHF Euros in 2026 and 2028". European Handball Federation. 11 May 2021. Archived from the original on 13 May 2021. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
  2. ^ "EHF EURO hosts for 2026 & 2028 confirmed". European Handball Federation. 20 November 2021. Archived from the original on 21 November 2021. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
  3. ^ "The 14th EHF Extraordinary Congress". European Handball Federation. 20 November 2021. Archived from the original on 21 November 2021. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
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