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Handball – European Handball Championship 2026 (GROUP E)
19. January 2026. 19:30h
Georgia vs Sweden
Malmö Arena, Malmo, SE
2026
19
January
Photo by: Domagoj Skledar/ arhiva (vlastita)
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Tickets for Georgia vs Sweden: buy tickets for EHF EURO Handball Championship 2026 group stage at Malmö Arena

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Handball night in Malmö: Georgia and Sweden in a battle for points in Group E

At Malmö Arena in the Hyllie district, a matchup follows that will strongly shape the outcome of Group E at the 2026 European Handball Championship, as Georgia and Sweden meet in the second round of the group stage. Sweden, as a host of part of the tournament, arrives with expectations and heavy fan pressure, while Georgia enters this match with a clear ambition to confirm the growth brought by qualifying for a second consecutive European Championship. That is precisely why this duel is not just another game on the schedule, but also a test of roster depth, defensive discipline, and mental toughness in an arena that can swallow even experienced visitors. Ticket sales for this handball night already play an important role from the start, because the atmosphere in Malmö Arena often decides the rhythm, especially when Sweden catches a run of easy goals in transition. Secure your tickets now and click the button labeled

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Group E and the road to the main round: why every minute matters

Group E in Malmö brings together Sweden, Croatia, the Netherlands, and Georgia, and the schedule is set up so that in three rounds over a short span a complete turnaround in the standings can happen. At this stage of the competition, the top two teams from the group advance, and the points and goal difference earned against teams that also advance become valuable baggage for the next phase of the tournament. In practice, that means every late goal, every saved seven-meter throw, and every technical foul in attack carries weight beyond a single match, especially in a group where the favorite and two very awkward opponents can swap roles from minute to minute. Georgia face Sweden in the second round after the first day of the group’s program, and in that context coaches often adjust rotations, protect key players from unnecessary suspensions, and try to control the tempo. For spectators, that is an additional reason to plan ticket purchases in time, because a match that can decide qualification often delivers the best emotion and the loudest stands. Whoever wants to experience something special, when the arena breathes collectively on defense and explodes on the fast break, gets the full picture of tournament handball right here.
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Schedule at Malmö Arena and this duel’s place in the second round

Malmö has been given a clearly defined handball rhythm: in Group E, games are played on January 17, 19, and 21, with times typically set at 18:00 and 20:30, so this Georgia vs Sweden duel also fits into the evening window. The second round is often the trickiest for the favorite because the teams have already familiarized themselves with the arena, the floor, and the refereeing criteria, while at the same time there is still enough freshness to play aggressively and at high intensity. For visitors planning to come from central Malmö or from the wider region, a practical advantage is that Malmö Arena is next to Hyllie, practically adjacent to the railway station, so it is easy to align arrival for the match with a short walk to the entrance. Ticket sales at such times are especially sensitive because evening games draw the greatest fan interest, and many want to combine handball with a night out in the city, which further fills the stands. If you’re aiming for the best experience, where you sit matters, because in this arena the difference between sections can mean the difference between seeing tactical details and feeling the energy behind the goal. Buying tickets earlier gives you greater control over seat selection, and that is often decisive when a wave of interest hits right before the group begins.

Sweden as host: experience, depth, and the crowd’s expectations

Sweden enter the 2026 European Handball Championship as the most decorated national team in this competition, with a tradition that always brings the story back to titles and generations that have marked European handball. In such an environment, the host role is not only a privilege but also an obligation, because every weaker start to a match triggers a reaction from the stands, and every good run lifts the arena to a level that breaks the opponent’s concentration. The team’s backbone is still often linked to Jim Gottfridsson as the playmaker, alongside the experience of goalkeepers such as Andreas Palicka and the breadth of options in the backcourt, where Sweden can usually play both positional attack and quick transition. This very combination allows Sweden to change the face of the game depending on the opponent, so in one part of the match they can smother the rhythm with long attacks, and in another punish every mistake with fast breaks. Fan interest for nights like this at Malmö Arena is traditionally strong, and ticket sales often follow the story of who is coming onto the court, what is at stake, and what it feels like to push the national team toward the main round on home ground. That is why full intensity is expected from the first minute in this match, because Sweden do not want to allow a scenario in which they must save points in the closing minutes, while Georgia are precisely hoping for such finishes.

Georgia: continuity of appearances and a chance for a major step forward

In a short period, Georgia have moved from the status of an exotic participant to a national team that is analyzed seriously, primarily because of a clear game structure and the fact that they are appearing at the European Championship for the second time in a row. Such continuity changes the team’s mentality because they no longer participate merely for experience, but enter with the goal of taking points and showing they can cope with handball superpowers in a full arena. Among the names that regularly stand out in their previews and qualification stories are players such as Giorgi Dikhaminjia and Teimuraz Orjonikidze, and Georgia’s value is often in the fact that in defense they play hard, with a lot of contact and a clear idea of where they want to force the opponent. In attack, they rely on patience, on drawing fouls, and on disrupting the opponent’s rhythm, which is especially important against Sweden, who like to speed up and turn the match into a series of short attacks. For Georgia, this game is an opportunity to show maturity, because against the host it is not enough to have a good stretch; it is necessary to maintain the level for all 60 minutes, including critical moments of exclusions. Although ticket sales most often follow the home team the most, matches like these can also attract neutral handball lovers precisely because the underdog usually plays without a brake, and that is a recipe for a tense atmosphere.
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Head-to-head history and a fresh memory of the 2024 European Championship

These two national teams already have a very fresh reference frame from the previous major tournament, when Sweden against Georgia at the 2024 European Championship recorded a convincing 42:26 victory and set a standard that then resonated as one of the most efficient performances of the tournament. That result still serves as a starting point in previews today, but it is equally important to emphasize that such games are rarely repeated identically, because Georgia have since further solidified through experience, and Sweden have meanwhile gone through changes and adjustments in the roles of certain players. In that match, Sweden showed how dangerous they can be when the defense produces a few easy balls, because then the tempo swings to their side, and the wings and fast backcourt players turn every semi-fast break into a clear chance. For Georgia, that lesson is the most important: how to reduce the number of turnovers, how to control the recovery run, and how not to fall apart after a series of three or four quick goals. For spectators buying tickets, this background enhances the experience because you enter the arena with a clear question: can Georgia now offer a different scenario and force Sweden to win through a patient, tactical war. Such duels often become the most interesting for the audience as well, because when the underdog manages to keep it level, every next attack sounds louder, and every defensive stop gains extra value in the stands.

Tactical points: tempo, rotations, and the battle of defenses on the six-meter line

The key to this match will probably break on whether Sweden manage to impose a rhythm in which they attack in waves, or whether Georgia slow the game down to a level where every action is played to the end and every mistake becomes costly. Sweden typically have an advantage in rotations, because they can keep high energy through more substitutions, and even in moments when the match gets complicated, the host often use that to create, within five minutes, a difference of four or five goals. Georgia, on the other hand, will look for stability at the center back position and on the line, where the balance between a risky pass and a safe foul that brings an exclusion for the opponent is won or lost. It is also very important how the six-meter defenses will be set, because Sweden like to switch the attacking side quickly and force the defense into late rotations, while Georgia can try to close the middle and force Sweden into pressured outside shots. In such circumstances, goalkeepers become a factor that the public often misses on paper, but in the arena it is clearly visible how one save lifts an entire section to its feet and changes the psychology of the next attack. If you want to be part of that, ticket sales are not just a formality, but an entry into a match where tactical play turns into emotion, especially when in the last ten minutes every possession is measured like gold.

Malmö Arena and Hyllie: the arena, the district, and the city rhythm of a fan day

Malmö Arena is one of the largest and most functional arenas in the region, opened in 2008, with a capacity of around 12,000 spectators in sports configurations, and it is located in Hyllie, a part of the city developed as a transport and urban hub with an emphasis on sustainability and accessibility. The special feature of the location is the proximity of Hyllie station, just a few minutes’ walk away, which allows fans to arrive from central Malmö very quickly, and also lets part of the audience flow in from the wider region, including travelers coming via Copenhagen. Such a mix of spectators often brings that special atmosphere of an international championship, where different languages are heard in the corridors, and the colors of jerseys and scarves create the feeling that you are at a great handball festival, not just at one match. That is precisely why tickets for this event have added value, because by buying tickets you get not only a seat, but also entry into the city story that those days revolves around handball, with fan gatherings and packed public transport toward Hyllie. Tickets for this match sell out quickly, so buy your tickets in time and click the button labeled
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to secure your place in the arena. At Malmö Arena, the experience is strong also because of the acoustics, so even an ordinary defensive block turns into a moment that rolls across the stands like a wave, which is exactly what is remembered after big tournament nights.

Practical information for arrival: transport, entrances, and time planning

For visitors arriving by public transport, Hyllie is a natural entry point because the rail and bus connections are very close to the arena, and a short ride from Malmö Centrum often means you can organize yourself without stress and without reliance on parking. If you come by car, there are several parking options and garages around Hyllie, but on big sports nights you should expect congestion at entry and exit, so it is wise to plan to arrive earlier, especially if you want to calmly find the entrance and your section. For taxis and short stops near the arena, points along Arenagatan are often used, which is useful to know if you are coming with children or if you want to avoid longer walking in colder weather. Security checks at major championships can take time, so a reasonable practice is arriving around 19:30, to pass controls calmly and catch the warm-up atmosphere, even when the opening whistle is later in the evening slot. Ticket sales and entry into the arena work best when the visit is planned in advance, because a spontaneous last-minute arrival often means waiting in line and missing the first key minutes. Buy tickets via the button below labeled

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What fans can expect on the court: Sweden’s depth vs Georgia’s toughness

This match carries a clear contrast of styles, because Sweden aim to play fast, create an extra man in transition, and maintain freshness through continuous rotation, while Georgia often seek a game where everything is decided through contact, control, and nerve. If Sweden impose a defense that wins balls and launches the fast break, the match can go in a direction where the crowd gets involved very quickly and starts pushing the host in waves, and those waves are strongest precisely in Malmö Arena. If Georgia manage to close the middle, force Sweden into positional attacks, and draw a few exclusions, they will get a chance to stay level on the scoreboard, and then the stakes grow from minute to minute. In such scenarios, a detail often decides—one saved seven-meter throw or one technical mistake in attack—and those are the moments that make ticket purchases worthwhile even for neutral spectators, because you feel how the arena reacts to every tiny shift. It is especially interesting to watch how coaches use the time-out, because at a major tournament one well-timed time-out can change the direction of the match and open a run. Whoever wants to feel full tournament tension will get it in this duel, because Sweden must justify the favorite role, and Georgia have enough motivation to chase their biggest moment.

Tickets as part of the experience: where the atmosphere is born and how to choose your seat

On big handball nights, it matters how the experience is built, and tickets are the starting point because the choice of section determines whether you watch the match through a tactical frame or through the energy and emotion of the stands. The sections behind the goal are often the loudest and best for feeling the pulse of the defense, while the side sections give an overview of attacking setups, rotations, and changes in defensive formations, which is especially interesting in a match where solutions will be sought against different styles. In Malmö Arena, proximity to the court creates the feeling that you are part of the game, so even an ordinary stoppage for ball sticking or wiping the floor turns into a short pause in which the crowd breathes together, and that is one of the reasons why demand for tickets is heightened these days. Ticket sales for national-team matches have their rhythm: first the most loyal fans react, then travelers and sports lovers who come to Malmö for the whole tournament join in, and finally a wave of those who decide because they heard a special atmosphere is being prepared. If you want to be sure you’ll have an option that suits you, buying tickets earlier is simply the smartest move, because later often only scattered seats remain or sections that are not ideal for your type of experience. Secure your tickets now and click the button labeled

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Sources:
- eurohandball.com: official text on the schedule, groups, and match times at the 2026 European Handball Championship.
- ehfeuro.eurohandball.com: Malmö host city page with the official schedule of Group E matches and the program at Malmö Arena
- ehfeuro.eurohandball.com: Sweden and Georgia national team pages with an overview of key players, context, and competitive facts for the 2026 season
- ehfeuro.eurohandball.com: report and data on the Georgia vs Sweden head-to-head at the 2024 European Championship (result and context)
- malmoarena.com: information about Malmö Arena, the Hyllie location, capacity, transport connections, and practical arrival instructions
- svt.se (SVT Sport): overview and context of expectations around the Sweden national team ahead of the 2026 European Handball Championship.

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