Tickets for the Handball World Championship 2027 in Germany are already on sale. Fans can secure seats for the biggest international handball tournament of the year, which will take place from 13 to 31 January 2027 in Munich, Stuttgart, Kiel, Magdeburg, Hanover and Cologne.
Demand for tickets is high. By the beginning of September 2026, around 75 percent of the available tickets had already been sold. A further ticket allocation of approximately 17,000 seats was released on 4 September 2026, including a limited number of tickets for matches involving Germany.
Where can I buy Handball World Championship 2027 tickets?
Tickets for the 2027 IHF Men’s Handball World Championship should be purchased through the official tournament ticket shop. Tickets are also available through official sales channels such as Eventim and authorised advance booking outlets.
Fans should be particularly careful when buying tickets through unofficial resale websites. The German Handball Federation has warned against unauthorised secondary marketplaces and recommends using official ticket channels whenever possible. This helps buyers avoid invalid tickets, excessive resale prices or other problems when entering the arena.
Ticket availability for the 2027 World Championship
Ticket availability depends heavily on the host city, matchday and participating teams. Matches involving Germany are among the most popular events of the tournament, while tickets for some preliminary round and main round sessions involving other nations may still be easier to obtain.
The third major ticket sales phase started on 4 September 2026. Around 17,000 additional tickets became available after participating nations returned parts of their unused ticket allocations. Tickets were released for preliminary and main round matches in all six host cities, including a small number of seats for Germany’s matches.
Fans looking for specific matches should therefore check the official ticket shop regularly. Availability can change if ticket allocations are returned or additional seats are released.
Final ticket sales phase in December 2026
Another opportunity to buy Handball World Championship 2027 tickets is scheduled for 1 December 2026 at 12:00 noon. This will be the fourth and final official ticket sales phase.
Additional tickets may become available if seats previously reserved for organisational requirements or television production are released. Remaining ticket allocations may also be offered for sale. This means that a small number of tickets for highly requested matchdays could become available shortly before the tournament.
However, fans should not rely on this final sales phase for the most popular matches. According to the organisers, no further ticket allocations are currently planned for the final weekend in Cologne.
Tickets for Germany matches
Germany will play its three preliminary round matches at the SAP Garden in Munich. The host will face Tunisia on 13 January, Uruguay on 15 January and Serbia on 17 January 2027. All three Germany matches are scheduled to start at 20:30.
If Germany qualifies for the main round, the team will continue its World Championship campaign in Cologne. This makes tickets for Munich and Cologne particularly popular with German handball fans.
Only limited allocations for Germany matches have been released during later ticket sales phases, so availability can change quickly.
World Championship tickets by host city
The 2027 Handball World Championship will be played in six cities across Germany. Ticket demand and availability vary between the individual venues and stages of the competition.
Munich hosts preliminary round matches at the SAP Garden, including all three of Germany’s first-round games. Stuttgart welcomes preliminary round groups to the Porsche-Arena, while Kiel and Magdeburg are also major preliminary round venues.
The main round will be played in Hanover and Cologne. Cologne then becomes the centre of the tournament during the knockout stage, with the decisive matches taking place at the LANXESS Arena.
The six Handball World Championship 2027 venues are:
- SAP Garden, Munich
- Porsche-Arena, Stuttgart
- MERKUR Ostseehalle, Kiel
- GETEC Arena, Magdeburg
- ZAG Arena, Hanover
- LANXESS Arena, Cologne
The tournament itself runs from 13 to 31 January 2027.
How much do Handball World Championship 2027 tickets cost?
Ticket prices depend on the venue, matchday, tournament stage and seating category. Fans should check the official ticket shop for the current price and availability of a specific session.
Prices can also differ significantly depending on whether the ticket is for a preliminary round match, main round match or one of the final tournament days in Cologne. Highly requested matches and premium seating categories may sell out significantly earlier than other sessions.
For this reason, anyone travelling specifically for a World Championship match should check ticket availability before booking accommodation or transport.
Children’s tickets for the World Championship
Discounted tickets are available for children aged between five and twelve years.
Children up to and including four years of age do not require their own ticket if they sit on a parent’s lap. In this case, the child does not have a separate reserved seat.
Families should check the respective ticket category when booking, as discounts and availability are shown directly during the purchase process.
Accessible tickets
Accessible tickets are available for every venue and matchday of the Handball World Championship 2027.
Wheelchair users can purchase designated tickets directly through the official ticket shop. A companion is included free of charge with a wheelchair ticket.
People with a severe disability rating of more than 70 can purchase a regular ticket in their preferred price category. If the disability ID includes the appropriate designation for an accompanying person, a free companion ticket can be added during the booking process. Proof must be presented at the venue.
All six World Championship arenas provide information about their individual accessibility arrangements.
Group tickets and group reservations
Groups planning to attend the Handball World Championship can submit a group ticket request to the organisers.
The request includes information such as the preferred venue, date, ticket type, price category and number of tickets required. The organisers then contact the group to discuss availability and booking options.
Submitting a group request does not automatically constitute a confirmed reservation. Tickets remain subject to availability.
Tickets for the Handball World Championship final in Cologne
The LANXESS Arena in Cologne will host the decisive phase of the 2027 World Championship, including the semi-finals and medal matches.
The final will take place on 31 January 2027. Tickets for the final weekend are among the most sought-after tickets of the entire tournament and existing allocations have been in extremely high demand.
According to the current ticket sales plan, no additional ticket contingent for the final weekend is scheduled for the final sales phase in December 2026. Fans who do not already have tickets should nevertheless follow official tournament information in case the availability situation changes.
Tips for buying Handball World Championship 2027 tickets
Anyone planning a trip to the Handball World Championship should book through official channels and check the ticket shop regularly. Returned ticket allocations or previously blocked seats can occasionally create new availability even for matchdays that appeared to be sold out.
Fans with more flexibility have the best chance of finding tickets. Considering different host cities, teams or tournament stages can significantly increase the number of available options.
It is also advisable to subscribe to the official World Championship newsletter. The organisers use it to provide updates about ticket sales, new allocations and other important tournament information.
Experience the Handball World Championship 2027 live in Germany
The 2027 IHF Men’s Handball World Championship offers fans the opportunity to experience the world’s leading handball nations in some of Germany’s best-known indoor arenas. From the preliminary round in Munich, Stuttgart, Kiel and Magdeburg to the main round in Hanover and Cologne and the final stage at the LANXESS Arena, there are numerous opportunities to watch World Championship handball live.
With a large proportion of tickets already sold months before the opening match, early booking is recommended whenever suitable tickets are available. Current prices, seating categories and remaining ticket availability can always be found in the official Handball World Championship 2027 ticket shop.