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Handball – European Handball Championship 2026 (GROUP F)
16. January 2026. 19:30h
Hungary vs Poland
Kristianstad Arena, Kristianstad, SE
2026
16
January
Photo by: Domagoj Skledar/ arhiva (vlastita)
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Tickets and ticket purchase for Hungary vs Poland, 2026 European Handball Championship, Kristianstad Arena

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Hungary and Poland open the group in Kristianstad

At Kristianstad Arena in Sweden on 16 January, Hungary and Poland play the Matchday 1 game of the 2026 European Handball Championship, with kick-off scheduled for 19:30. This is a fixture that can shape how the group unfolds right from the start, because at a tournament like this the rhythm quickly turns into pressure, and points from the first evening often decide who will later have to chase goal difference. That is why tickets for this event are among the most sought-after in Kristianstad, especially among fans who travel with the national team and want to catch the atmosphere of a big arena as soon as the competition begins. A blend of Hungarian toughness and Polish energy is expected, with an emphasis on defense, quick transition, and long stretches of six-on-six play in which every technical mistake becomes costly. Ticket sales are available and it is worth reacting in time, because seats for a clash like this rarely stay on offer for long. Secure your tickets now!

A tournament in three countries and Kristianstad’s role as a handball host

The 2026 European Handball Championship is played from 15 January to 1 February, and the hosting is split between Denmark, Norway and Sweden, giving the whole tournament a festival feel and creating several focal points of fan interest. Kristianstad is one of the host cities and the venue for Group F, so within a short period multiple national teams and fan bases will rotate through the arena, which further increases demand for tickets and travel planning. In such a schedule, evenings with two matches take on special weight, because the crowd often wants to spend the entire afternoon and evening in the arena, arrive earlier, feel the vibe, and combine sport with what the city offers. For visitors this means that buying tickets is not just a decision about where to sit, but also about the day’s rhythm, arriving in Kristianstad, possibly staying overnight, and choosing when to head toward the arena. Kristianstad also relies on its reputation as a city that knows how to organize events and offer comfortable access to the arena, which matters for visiting supporters coming to Skåne for the first time. Tickets for this event are naturally part of the wider story of the tournament, because many fans also want to secure additional seats for other matches in the same city.

Why the first group match is often about more than points

The group format highlights the importance of continuity, so already in the opening round you feel whether points are accumulating or slipping away, and teams quickly move from the getting-to-know phase into the calculation phase. Hungary and Poland enter this clash with no room for casualness, because the schedule continues at short intervals and there is no time for long corrections; everything is solved through video analysis and training between matches. In Kristianstad, the other group pairing will play the same day, which increases the focus of the audience and media and creates the sense that the whole evening belongs to handball, further boosting interest in tickets. In that environment fans like to arrive earlier, take their places, feel the acoustics and the closeness to the court, so tickets become an entry into the experience, not just access to a seat. That is why it is advised to monitor availability and plan your ticket purchase in time, especially if you are coming as a group and want to sit together. Tickets for a match like this often disappear in waves, because demand increases as match day approaches and as the feeling grows that this is one of the group’s key nights.
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Hungary: squad depth and clear roles in Chema Rodríguez’s system

Hungary arrives in Kristianstad with a squad that head coach Chema Rodríguez defined through 20 names, and the list itself shows that he relies on a combination of experience and a growing number of players logging important minutes in clubs across several leagues. In the tournament preview it was highlighted that Dominik Máthé is not in the squad, while the list includes, among others, goalkeepers Andó Arián, Bartucz László and Palasics Kristóf, as well as a range of players across the lines that enable rotation without a major drop in intensity. In the backcourt positions, names such as Bodó Richárd, Ligetvári Patrik, Szite Zoltán, Ilic Zoran and Ónodi Jánoskúti Máté stand out in particular, while in the middle and at halfback the mentions include Fazekas Gergő, Hanusz Egon, Lukács Péter and Pergel Andrej. On the line are Bánhidi Bence, Rosta Miklós and Sipos Adrián, and on the wings Bóka Bendegúz, Krakovszki Bence, Imre Bence, Krakovszki Zsolt and Rodríguez Alvarez Pedro, which gives a clear picture of the coach’s concept of balance and specialization. With such a construction the team can increase defensive aggressiveness without losing speed on the retreat, and offensively it can change shooting angles depending on how the game develops. For fans this usually means a dynamic match with recognizable one-on-one duels and strong contact, and those are exactly the games that traditionally drive up demand for tickets because the crowd wants to be close to the court and feel the intensity of every defensive sequence.

Hungary’s attack between power on the line and long-range shooting

Hungary often builds its attack through clear cooperation between the backcourt players and the line, where the pivot opens space and the backs change the tempo and look either for a direct shot or an entry into contact that draws a two-minute suspension. In Kristianstad that pattern will be especially visible in moments when Poland tries to close the middle, because then the value of long-range shooting and quick ball movement to the other side increases, which demands concentration and discipline in passing. An important factor will also be how much Hungary can impose its desired speed, because the team with more stability in six-on-six usually controls the flow of the game more easily and reduces the number of possessions decided by randomness. Given the squad depth, it is logical to expect rotations that preserve freshness, especially in defense where matches are often won through a series of good contacts and defensive switches. For spectators in the arena, these are the moments when you feel the rhythm turning, when the crowd raises its voice at every defensive block and when the atmosphere from the stands spills onto the floor. That is exactly why tickets for this event carry added value, because in clashes like these the defense often becomes the loudest part of the experience, and Kristianstad Arena is known for the way the closeness of the stands amplifies the feeling of every duel.

Poland: the return of depth, rotation, and the search for stability in the group

Poland arrives in Kristianstad with the idea of taking a step in the group that will open the door to the next stage of the competition, and head coach Jota Gonzalez has announced a broad base of 35 players for the tournament story, suggesting he wants options for different scenarios and potential changes in form. That list includes, among others, Arkadiusz Moryto, Michał Olejniczak, Michał Daszek, Dawid Dawydzik, Jan Czuwara and several players from the domestic league as well as clubs abroad, which is a typical recipe when looking for a balance between experience and energy. In the context of Kristianstad it is particularly important that Poland shares the group with Hungary, Iceland and Italy, so every point counts and there is no room for calculations postponed to the third round. The Polish plan is often seen through a strong entry into the match, an attempt to impose quick transition and to win a few easy goals through more aggressive defense, because that opens the door to controlling the tempo and reduces pressure on the set attack. In such matches fans usually expect an emotional, loud team, with plenty of reactions on the court and a clear desire to turn energy into a run of goals, and that is exactly what raises interest in tickets because the crowd wants to be part of that exchange of energy. If you are planning to come, it is worth grabbing tickets earlier, because demand often intensifies as the match in which Poland and Hungary play directly for an advantage in the group approaches.
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How Poland can look for an edge against the Hungarian defense

Poland will, as a rule, look for situations in which it can speed up the game and avoid long, hard attacks against a set defense, because that is precisely where Hungary most often looks the most stable and the hardest to break down. The key is how much Poland can convert semi-fast breaks and fast breaks after defensive stops, and how accurately it uses moments when the Hungarian defense is left unbalanced after a rotation or retreat. In positional attack Poland will probably look to stretch the defense through outside threats and an attempt to open space on the line or on the wing, because Kristianstad Arena, with its dimensions and acoustics, rewards the team that manages to create a sequence of goals in a short period. In such runs the atmosphere can explode, and the crowd reacts to every intercepted pass, every suspension and every save by the goalkeeper, which further pushes the match toward an emotional finish. That is why experience in crisis minutes matters, because in an arena with almost five thousand spectators every moment can feel like a turning point. For those who want to feel that pulse from the front row of the handball story, tickets for this match carry special meaning, because it is a game in which the tempo can change within just a few attacks.

Head-to-head clashes and the psychological framework of the duel

The history of meetings between Hungary and Poland offers enough material to talk about nuances before the match rather than certain predictions, because the national teams have exchanged wins in different phases of major tournaments. In the most recently recorded meetings often cited in statistics, Hungary beat Poland 31:28 in the group stage of the 2017 World Championship, Poland won 24:23 in the round of 16 of the 2015 World Championship, while Hungary were better 29:23 in a first-round match of the 2014 European Championship. Such results suggest that the duel is often decided by defense and finishing in key runs, rather than by one tactical idea that dominates all sixty minutes. In Kristianstad this is also added to by the fact that this is the first round, so the psychological burden can be double, because a win opens the door to a calmer continuation of the group, while a loss immediately increases pressure on the next two matches. For all these reasons, interest in tickets is growing even among neutral spectators, because pairings like this often offer dramatic finishes and a clear story of who is more ready and cooler in the closing minutes. Tickets for this match disappear quickly, so buy your tickets in time, especially if you are planning a trip and want to avoid last-minute improvisations.

Kristianstad Arena: address, capacity, and the arena experience

The venue is Kristianstad Arena at Västra Storgatan 69, Kristianstad, and the very location in a more central part of the city helps guests combine the match with city activities without complicated logistics. The crowd in this arena gets an intimate experience because the configuration for matches is designed so that spectators are close to the court, and the capacity for sporting events is stated as 4 700, creating a large enough mass for powerful sound, but also a compact enough atmosphere that every contact can be heard. Inside the arena there are catering points, including restaurants, kiosks and bars, and the existence of VIP areas is also highlighted, which matters for visitors who want an all-evening experience, not just entering the stands and leaving after the final buzzer. Organizational details such as multiple entrances and logical movement through the interior space help spread out crowds, but it is still recommended to arrive earlier, especially when demand for tickets is high and when the arena is close to sold out. For fans that means that buying tickets also includes thinking about arrival time, because part of the experience is walking through the foyer, catching the first sounds of warm-up, and feeling how the stands fill up. Buy tickets via the button below and plan your arrival so you catch the full atmosphere, from the first whistle to the last save.
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Kristianstad and the city context: arrival, movement, and the arena as the center of the evening

In the context of major events Kristianstad relies on the logic of a city that is compact enough that you can reach the arena on foot from the wider center, and city information emphasizes that the arena area is positioned so it is within easy reach of the city core and transport connections. In practice that means visitors can combine arrival by train or local transport with a short walk, which is especially important on match day when congestion builds around the arena and when it is better to avoid last-minute parking stress. On the other hand, it is stated that there are plenty of parking spaces in the immediate vicinity of the arena, so part of the crowd will certainly choose the car, but even then it is worth arriving earlier to enter calmly and find a space without rushing. Kristianstad Arena is part of a wider sports area with more facilities, so a large number of people often move around in the surroundings, which contributes to safety and the feeling that the whole neighborhood is marked by handball that evening. For visiting supporters it is also an opportunity to feel the local sports culture and notice how much the city lives with the arena, which further increases the motivation to secure tickets on time and not miss the start. If you are coming from outside the city, the most practical thing is to plan a time margin, because forecasts about crowds are always tricky, and the atmosphere is best caught while the stands are still filling.

Match atmosphere and how to use the evening for the full experience

National team matches often have a different energy than club duels, because fans come with a clear identity, with colors and songs, and different supporter cultures meet in the arena and try to outsing each other without needing to explain why every goal matters. Kristianstad Arena is, according to the description of the venue itself, built to create an intimate feeling and natural contact between the crowd and the court, so in a handball configuration it is easy for a few good defensive stops or a run of goals to turn the stands into a single wall of sound. Such a framework particularly suits matches like Hungary versus Poland, where play often happens on the edge, with lots of contact, tactical adjustments and emotional reactions to every refereeing decision and every suspension. If you want to feel that moment from the inside, tickets are the key, because a TV broadcast cannot convey how a defensive block sounds, how the crowd reacts to a seven-meter throw, or how the mood in the arena changes within a few seconds. In terms of planning the evening, many will arrive earlier for food and drink, to avoid queues at the entrances and to catch the warm-up, because even then you can see who is nervous, who is scoring from tough positions and who enters the match with calmness. Ticket sales are available and it is worth tracking the status, because ahead of clashes like these the better seats in the stands often sell out first.

Practical information for visitors and a focus on tickets

For everyone planning to come to Kristianstad Arena, the most important thing is to align your arrival time in advance with the 19:30 start and leave enough room for entry, ticket checks and finding your seat without running through corridors. Since this is a tournament day when a larger number of visitors is expected in the city and around the arena, it is practical to plan to arrive at least an hour earlier, especially if you want to use the catering facilities and calmly feel how the atmosphere builds. Tickets and seats are best secured as early as possible, especially if you are traveling with family or a group and want to sit together, because such places fill up fastest when interest rises in the last days. On match day it is recommended to have tickets ready on your device or printed out, and to count on checks being faster if the crowd is organized across entrances, which is typical for arenas with multiple access points. Buy tickets via the button below, because it is the simplest way to lock in your place in time and to focus on the rest of the plan, from transport to where you will spend time before the match. Once you are inside, everything else is sport, sound, rhythm and that feeling that you are exactly where the story is happening, in the stand that reacts to every detail.
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Sources:
- TNT Sports: schedule for the Hungary vs Poland match and head-to-head statistics
- 24sata: competition framework, host cities and the Group F schedule in Kristianstad
- 24.hu: announcement of the Hungarian squad and preparation plan, plus a list of players by position
- Związek Piłki Ręcznej w Polsce: a broader list of the Polish squad and information about Group F
- Kristianstad Arena: official description of the arena, facilities and match capacity
- Kristianstads kommun: information about the arena area and its location in relation to the city center

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