EHF European Masters Handball Championship – Setúbal 2026 confirmed: dates, venues and registrations
Setúbal will host the EHF European Masters Handball Championship – Setúbal 2026 from 18–21 June 2026, bringing together Europe’s veteran handball community for the only official Masters championship on the calendar. The event was awarded by the EHF Executive Committee and is now being promoted via the official championship website. ehfmasterssetubal.com
What’s planned for 2026
The masters tournament will be staged across four venues to keep travel compact and match operations efficient: Pavilhão Municipal das Manteigadas, Pavilhão Municipal das Manteigadas 2 (New), Vitória Antoine Velgue VFC, and Naval Setubalense. ehfmasterssetubal.com
The age brackets announced by the organisers cover Men 35+, 45+, 50+, 55+, 60+ and Women 33+, 43+, with strict birth-year cut-offs and no extraordinary playing permissions. This protects competitive balance while ensuring the event’s community-first spirit. ehfmasterssetubal.com
Key dates and on-site agenda
- 17 June 2026: Accreditation (14:00), Technical Meeting (19:30, mandatory), Opening Party (21:00).
- 18–21 June 2026: Official match days (category schedules to be published in spring 2026).
All timings remain subject to adjustment until final entries are confirmed. ehfmasterssetubal.com
Registrations and fees
Team registration is open now via email to the EHF and the Local Organising Committee; entries are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. The team fee is €1,100 (covers up to 18 players + 4 officials). Each team may include one referee couple and one accredited press member free of charge; additional participants cost €90, and children under 12 are free. A split payment is available: €600 until end of April and €500 before 1 June 2026. ehfmasterssetubal.com
Administrative timeline:
- 27 April 2026: Registration deadline.
- May 2026: Tournament regulations distributed by EHF.
- 1 June 2026: Second 50% fee due; delegation lists due to EHF + LOC. ehfmasterssetubal.com
Tournament insurance
The LOC offers an optional tournament insurance package (order and payment due by 1 June 2026) covering Death (€33,500), Permanent Disability (€33,500), Medical Treatment (€5,500, €75 deductible), and Funeral Expenses (€3,000). Team managers must email the LOC with player details (full name, date of birth, ID). ehfmasterssetubal.com
A handball city ready to welcome masters teams
The official site frames Setúbal as a vibrant coastal destination—home to the Sado estuary’s resident dolphins and a growing track record in international sport—promising a festival of fair play, camaraderie and high-quality organisation under the EHF umbrella. ehfmasterssetubal.com
Quick facts
- Event: EHF European Masters Handball Championship – Setúbal 2026
- When: 18–21 June 2026 (accreditation & opening events on 17 June)
- Where: Manteigadas (1 & 2), Vitória Antoine Velgue VFC, Naval Setubalense
- Categories: Women 33+, 43+; Men 35+, 45+, 50+, 55+, 60+
- Entry fee: €1,100 per team; split payment available
- Registration: By email; first-come, first-served; deadline 27 April 2026
- Insurance: Optional, order by 1 June 2026
All information from the official championship pages. ehfmasterssetubal.com
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