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Handball – European Handball Championship 2026 (GROUP B)
20. January 2026. 19:30h
Denmark vs Portugal
Jyske Bank Boxen, Herning, DK
2026
20
January
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Tickets for Denmark – Portugal at the 2026 European Handball Championship in Jyske Bank Boxen, Herning

Looking for tickets for Denmark – Portugal in Group B of the 2026 European Handball Championship? The game is at Jyske Bank Boxen in Herning, and here you can make your ticket purchase and plan arrival and entry, with a clear preview of the teams, recent storylines and the arena atmosphere. Ticket sales are available now
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Denmark and Portugal as a magnet for fans in Group B

The Denmark vs Portugal match in Group B of the 2026 European Men's Handball Championship brings a clash between the host powerhouse and a national team that has grown into a serious challenger in recent years, and that combination almost always means a high level of ticket interest and a very lively atmosphere in the stands. The Jyske Bank Boxen arena in Herning is known for turning into a compact wall of noise on big nights, so this matchup is already being treated in advance as one of those for which tickets are sought earlier than usual. Denmark enters the tournament with the reputation of a team that relies on squad depth and defensive automatisms, while Portugal arrives with energy and speed that have already produced major results at big competitions, including a historic breakthrough to the semifinals of the 2025 World Championship. Precisely for that reason, ticket sales for this event naturally rise as match day approaches, because fans are looking for a seat in the stands for a duel that can directly affect the group standings. Tickets for a game like this can disappear in waves, so if you are planning a trip to Herning or want to be part of the atmosphere in the arena, secure your tickets immediately and click the button labeled

as soon as it becomes available below.

Group B schedule and the context of the evening in Herning

Group B is played in Herning, and the same group includes Denmark, Portugal, North Macedonia and Romania, which means that across three rounds you get a very clear cross-section of different styles, from Scandinavian discipline to southern improvisation and Balkan toughness. The evening organization in Herning предусматривает two matches per session, with start times at 18:00 and 20:30 Central European Time, so the crowd often gets a double dose of handball and an additional reason to arrive earlier at the arena and create a fan warm-up. Group B takes the court in Herning in three slots, on 16, 18 and 20 January, which places this duel in the final round of the group stage and makes it potentially decisive, depending on the results of the first two rounds. In such a schedule, tickets gain additional value because many fans plan the whole evening, not just 60 minutes of handball, so crowds, fan zones and the typical tournament vibe of the host city build up around the arena. Herning is also a city that will host the tournament “from start to finish”, because the big finales are played in the same arena, so already in the group you feel that you are on a stage with special weight.
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Denmark: automatisms, depth, and an attacking machine

In the latest cycle Denmark has shown how dominance can be maintained even after a смена of big names, because the core of the system has remained the same: an aggressive defense with clear switches, a transition that punishes every mistake, and an attack built around rhythm and verticality. Mathias Gidsel stands out in particular, a player often described as the central attacking lever and one of the biggest stars of modern handball, and his ability to read the block at full speed and open up the wings or pivot makes Denmark dangerous even when an opponent “closes” one option. Alongside such a star, Denmark usually also has a top-class goalkeeping line, so matches are often decided by sequences of saves that turn into easy goals, which is a pattern the crowd in Herning particularly rewards. In recent years at major competitions Denmark has won World titles in a row and took Olympic gold in 2024, and the 2025 World Championship further strengthened the impression that this is a team with depth and continuity, not just one “golden generation”. For fans, that means tickets also carry the promise of a spectacle, because when Denmark finds its rhythm in front of the home stands, the match can turn into a wave that carries both players and crowd, so the in-arena experience is often stronger than watching anywhere else.

Gidsel as the tempo trigger and Denmark as home pressure

In a matchup like this Denmark almost always tries to impose a high tempo from the first minute, because home court and the fan boost in Jyske Bank Boxen often create psychological pressure on the opponent already in the first few attacks. When Gidsel catches a streak, defenses must spread, and that opens space for shooters from outside positions and for wings that in the Danish system live off precisely prepared situations, not only improvisation. The host does not rely on a single pattern, but changes entries, crossings and attacking depth, so Portugal cannot simply “lock” one option and рассчитывать that the match will calm down by itself. Precisely because of this sense of inevitable offensive force, tickets for such nights in Herning have additional appeal, because the crowd often expects to see a series of attractive moves, fast goals and defensive blocks that “lift” the entire arena. If you want to feel what it looks like when the rhythm of the match moves into the stands, buying tickets via the button below is often the most practical step, because interest in big nights grows as the final group round approaches.

Portugal: the energy of a new generation and a proven breakthrough on the big stage

Portugal is no longer a national team viewed only as an awkward outsider, but as a team capable of “spoiling” the calculations of favorites, which they have shown both through qualifiers and through performances at major tournaments. Ahead of the 2026 European Championship, Portugal carries the label of the seventh-placed team from the 2024 European Championship, and they completed the qualifiers convincingly as first in their group ahead of Poland and Romania, which speaks to stability and breadth of performance over a longer period. The style preferred by coach Paulo Pereira relies on youthful energy, a high work rate and players who can решavati one-on-one situations, while tactical maturity in set offense is increasingly visible as well. Key figures often highlighted are Francisco Costa and Martim Costa, alongside players such as Luis Frade and Salvador Salvador, which provides a combination of creativity in the back line and solidity on the line. The biggest proof that Portugal is not a passing story came at the 2025 World Championship, where they reached the semifinals, and such a result raises the team’s belief that it can go far at the European Championship as well, especially if the group yields a favorable points calculation.
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How Portugal creates an overload and where it looks for an edge against Denmark

Portugal often builds an advantage through aggressive drives into the space between two defenders, forcing the defense to collapse, and then punishes with width and quick ball movement to the wing or to the other side of the back line. In a duel against Denmark this becomes especially important because Scandinavian defenses like clear switches and clean contact, so Portugal must be patient in the early attacks and not give away easy balls for the counterattack. Their chance often lies in pushing the match into a phase of “long” attacks, where defenders tire and creators get more space for feints and changes of direction. The second layer is a goalkeeping and defensive run, because against Denmark it is almost impossible to win without a period in which you stop several of their fast attacks in a row and turn that into your own easy goals. Fans who hunt exactly these tactical duels often plan to arrive earlier, because a final-round group match also carries the feeling that “every possession is worth more”, so tickets are sought for the tension itself, not only for the stars. If it matters to you to be inside when the result breaks, it is worth securing tickets for this match in time because interest can резко intensify after the first group results.

Head-to-head history and fresh references shaping expectations

The freshest major reference in this pairing comes from the 2024 European Championship, when Denmark beat Portugal 37:27 in the group stage, and that match is often taken as an example of how lethal Denmark can be when it imposes rhythm early and forces the opponent into mistakes. In the same period there is also the memory of the 2025 World Championship knockout stage, where Denmark won convincingly against Portugal in the semifinals, which further strengthens the narrative of Portugal’s ambition to get revenge precisely against the biggest. Such results do not mean history will repeat itself, but they clearly show where the key points are: Denmark punishes lost balls and ill-advised shots, and Portugal must have a plan to reduce the number of possessions in which Denmark gets an easy goal. For the crowd, this creates a special kind of anticipation, because the match can go in two directions, either into a Danish display of power or into a Portuguese scenario in which everything stays “within one” until the last ten minutes. Precisely because of that, ticket sales often get an extra boost when previous duels and their numbers are recalled, because fans want to be part of an evening in which both an upset and yet another confirmation of the host’s power can happen. In an arena like Jyske Bank Boxen, even a streak of three saves in a row can flip the atmosphere, so tickets are often not just entry to a match, but entry to an experience remembered for years.

Tactical duel: what must work for Denmark, and what for Portugal

Denmark will likely look for quick shot selection and constant threat from multiple positions, to force Portugal’s defense to constantly change depth and the timeliness of stepping out to shooters. In that picture, discipline in retreat is key, because Portugal, whenever it catches the moment, can accelerate through the middle and turn one won duel into a run of attacks that pulls the opponent out of comfort. Portugal, on the other hand, must stay cool in the phase when the crowd ignites, because Herning can “pull” the host into a surge, and then matches often break on a few quick goals and technical errors that come from rushing. The second layer is play with the pivot and attacking the “inside space”, where Denmark often seeks contact and to draw suspensions, while Portugal must defend the line smartly without unnecessary fouls and without opening the nine-meter shot. It will be especially interesting how Portugal balances between aggressive stepping out on shooters and protecting the wings, because Denmark likes to punish even the slightest delay in rotation. For fans, this is the kind of match where every minute is a tactical story, so tickets attract those who like details, substitution rhythm and chess-like bench moves, not only a goal “fireworks”.
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Jyske Bank Boxen: an arena that amplifies the handball experience

Jyske Bank Boxen in Herning has a special role in the tournament’s handball schedule because it is conceived as the stage for the biggest nights, and a capacity of 15,000 spectators for handball turns it into one of the most impressive arenas for this sport in Europe. Spatially, it is a large complex also described through an impressive surface area, with an emphasis on the ability to adapt to different events and strong infrastructure for major sports spectacles, which is also visible in the organization of entrances, sections and services on tournament days. Herning as a host city gets an extra pulse because a real sports quarter forms around the arena and fair complex, with a large number of people arriving earlier for the atmosphere, food and socializing, and then flowing into the arena as kickoff approaches. For matches like Denmark vs Portugal, where fan interest is naturally high, tickets also have a logistical dimension, because many plan arrival, parking and entry to avoid crowds right before the start. The arena has hosted several major international handball championships over the years, so organizational standards usually go hand in hand with high audience expectations. If you want to experience Herning in full tournament rhythm, tickets for this match disappear quickly, so buy tickets in time and click the

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Herning as host: city context, tournament rhythm, and the fan economy

During the European Championship, Herning functions as an event city, because in the same arena the crowd can watch matches from multiple groups, including those that open the tournament and later the knockout stages, so streets and hotels often live to the schedule’s rhythm. Such a hosting model usually boosts interest in tickets because fans like to combine multiple handball nights, and once they come to the city, they often look for tickets for additional matches they did not originally plan. In Herning, you особенно feel the blend of local organization and a major sports event, because the infrastructure around the MCH complex gathers a large number of visitors and makes it possible to stay in the zone around the arena before and after matches. For foreign fans this is practical because it is easy to navigate, and for Danish home fans it is an opportunity to create an atmosphere that has for years become the hallmark of that arena. In that context, the Denmark vs Portugal match gains additional weight because it is the final Group B appearance in Herning in the group phase, which often means it is already known who has the advantage and who must chase points. When you add Denmark’s reputation and Portuguese ambition, you get an event in which emotion, logistics and sporting stakes intertwine, so ticket sales naturally become a topic that follows all fan conversations in the days before the match.
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Practical information for arrival and entry into the arena

Jyske Bank Boxen is located at Kaj Zartows Vej 7, 7400 Herning, within the large MCH complex, so for visitors the most important thing is to plan arrival with a buffer and expect increased traffic on approach roads in the evening slots. Parking is generally organized near the arena, with the note that conditions and rules may vary from event to event, so it pays to check current instructions for the specific match day and arrive earlier to avoid crowds. Since tournament evenings often include two matches in the same arena, traffic waves can overlap, so it is smart to aim to arrive early enough for a calm entry and to find your seat, especially if tickets are purchased for sections with heavier inflow. In the host city, additional guidance services often operate, and the arena itself is designed for large masses of spectators, but the experience is still better when you are not entering at the last minute and when you have time to soak up the atmosphere. For fans coming from other countries, planning transport, accommodation and entry usually goes hand in hand with buying tickets, because without a ticket it is hard to build the whole travel schedule. If you are going specifically for this duel, buy tickets via the button below as soon as it is posted, and then plan your arrival around the arena so you still have time for the fan part of the evening.

Why tickets are in demand: sporting stakes and the promise of a top atmosphere

Host-team matches at a major tournament almost always have additional emotional value, and Denmark in Herning also gets that specific kind of support when the crowd feels the team can go all the way to the very end of the tournament. Portugal, meanwhile, brings the story of growth and a new generation that already achieved a historic result at the 2025 World Championship, giving fans the “other side” of the story: the challenger that does not come just to take part. When such stories meet in the final group round, tickets become sought-after because no one wants to miss an evening in which points can steer the road to the next stage and determine who will cross later. An arena with 15,000 seats has the power to create pressure that is felt on the court, and in handball the difference between a calm hand and nerves is often one save, one miss or one suspension. That is precisely why many experience tickets for this match as an investment in the experience, not just the result, because Herning can deliver moments in which the whole stand rises to its feet and “pushes” the team through a crisis. If you want to be part of such a picture, secure your tickets in time and prepare for an evening in which the match rhythm is often measured in decibels from the stands.

Sources:
- ehfeuro.eurohandball.com, competition portal: information about Group B in Herning, playing times and the evening schedule in the arena
- ehfeuro.eurohandball.com, Portugal national team page: qualification context, highlighted players and a note on Portugal’s placement at major tournaments
- ehfeuro.eurohandball.com, Denmark national team page: team context and highlighted players ahead of the tournament
- ehfeuro.eurohandball.com, Herning city and arena page: arena capacity and basic features of Jyske Bank Boxen
- mch.dk, venue page: address of Jyske Bank Boxen and parking note for a specific event
- visitherning.com, tourism portal: description of the arena and context of the MCH complex in the city of Herning
- history.eurohandball.com, results archive: Denmark Portugal 37 27 at the 2024 European Championship
- elpais.com and welt.de, sports sections: overview of Denmark and Portugal at the 2025 World Championship and the context of their big matches
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