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EHF Champions League (12. round)
25. February 2026. 20:45h
Kolstad Handball vs HBC Nantes
Kolstad Arena, Trondheim, NO
2026
25
February
Photo by: Domagoj Skledar/ arhiva (vlastita)
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Tickets for Kolstad Handball – HBC Nantes in the EHF Champions League: buy tickets for Kolstad Arena

Looking for tickets for Kolstad Handball – HBC Nantes in the EHF Champions League? Here you can plan your ticket purchase while ticket sales are live, check Kolstad Arena in Trondheim, and use practical arrival info for a smooth entry. Expect a high-intensity handball showdown and be in your seat early for the build-up. Round 12 is on 25 Feb 2026 at 20:45
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Kolstad Handball and HBC Nantes fighting for points in the group

Kolstad Handball and HBC Nantes enter the match of the 12th round of the EHF Champions League with a clear sporting stake, but also with expectations that traditionally turn into strong fan pressure in Trondheim. In a group where points are hard to collect, every home game becomes an opportunity that Kolstad must maximize, while Nantes comes for a result that can strengthen their position and bring a calmer end to the group stage. The duel is scheduled at the Kolstad Arena, and public interest usually grows as the end of the group approaches, especially when an opponent from the very top of the European scene arrives. Ticket sales in such circumstances often gain momentum, as fans want to be part of an evening where more than two points are decided, the impression of the season is also decided. Secure your tickets now!

It is already clear that this is an encounter that does not boil down to just another item on the schedule, but a match that has a broader context for both clubs. Nantes does not come to Trondheim for tourism, but with the ambition to impose rhythm and control, while Kolstad must find a way to turn the course of the competition in their favor through the firmness and energy of the home court. This is precisely why tickets for such matches attract neutral handball fans as well, because one can see a clash of styles, coaching ideas, and roster depth in one place. When the hall fills up, small details like a lost ball or a missed sitter become louder than usual, and that is part of the atmosphere for which fans seek tickets earlier. Buy tickets via the button below and secure your place in the stands while the selection is best.

Standings in the group and mathematical pressure in the finish

A look at the Group A standings shows that Nantes enters this part of the season with a more concrete points reserve, while Kolstad is looking for breakthrough matches that would change the image of their performance so far. After 10 rounds played, HBC Nantes is in sixth place with 8 points (4 wins and 6 losses), while Kolstad HĂĄndball is seventh with 4 points (2 wins and 8 losses), which says enough about how important every subsequent duel is. The goal difference also reveals trends, Nantes is in the plus, and Kolstad is in the minus, so the host cannot rely on cosmetics but on actual victories. This is precisely why matches towards the end of the group are often played in a "must-win" mode, and then the hall, the audience, and the tickets become part of the same story, because a full stand sometimes means a few more saves or easy goals. Tickets for this match are disappearing quickly, so buy tickets on time, because matches like this are remembered and retold.
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The 12th round match usually comes at a stage when the consequences of earlier slips are clearly seen, but also when there is still room to change direction with one good run. In such a moment, Nantes usually plays pragmatically, seeking points without too much risk, while Kolstad must find a balance between offensive courage and defensive discipline. Competition in Group A is strong, and differences are created in series; three matches can lift you or sink you, depending on the schedule and the health of the team. That is why the arrival of fans becomes more important than in the early rounds, because the atmosphere knows how to push the host when a crisis in execution occurs. From the audience's point of view, precisely such matches are the reason why buying tickets is planned in advance, so as not to be left without the opportunity for the greatest European nights at the Kolstad Arena.

Kolstad's season between ambition and adaptation

Kolstad Handball has been performing with clear ambitions in recent seasons, but the 2025/2026 season also carries elements of adaptation, especially in the context of personnel stability and organizational decisions. The host has often shown in European matches that they can play at high speed and with a lot of energy, but continuity throughout the entire group is what is most lacking. In addition, any change in the squad or player roles is immediately felt in defensive rotations, and in the Champions League, opponents punish such cracks without mercy. In February 2026, the club announced that it was ending cooperation with goalkeeper Andreas Palicka, news that is always felt in handball because the goalkeeper position is often the difference between a narrow victory and a loss. Such changes do not have to mean a decline, but they require fast synchronization and a clear distribution of responsibility, and the match with Nantes comes precisely in the period when this process is seen on the court.

The coaching part of the preparation for Nantes often boils down to the question of how to survive their series without conceding a "mini-run" of three or four goals, as such runs are hard to recover from away. Kolstad must look for safer possessions, smarter finishes, and an attacking structure that reduces the number of technical errors, because Nantes knows how to turn one lost ball into two quick goals. In such matches, home fans become a factor, and that is also the reason why interest in tickets grows as match day approaches. The atmosphere in the Kolstad Arena, when the rhythm rises and when the defense makes two consecutive stops, knows how to literally "push" the team through the next three attacks. For those who want to be part of that moment, ticket sales are a key topic these days, because the live experience is incomparable to following from afar.
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Nantes' profile: rhythm control and breadth of solutions

HBC Nantes comes to Trondheim with the reputation of a team that knows how to play for a result, especially away, where they often rely on calmness and patient building of attacks. The French club regularly shows squad depth in European seasons, with multiple backcourt options, a solid line player attack, and a clear plan on how to protect the lead once it is gained. Such a profile is particularly dangerous against a team that enters into nervousness, because Nantes knows how to slow down, "cut" the rhythm, and force the opponent into attacks from poor positions. In the group stage, this often means that matches are resolved in the last ten minutes, and then the decision on one save or one execution from seven meters can break the game. For the audience in Trondheim, this is a scenario that brings tension, and tension is what makes tickets sought after, because no one wants to miss a finish in which the hall rises to its feet.

Nantes is able to shift the focus of the game; sometimes they will build the attack through the middle, sometimes they will look for the wings, and sometimes they will force long attacks to "extinguish" the host. For Kolstad, this means the defense must be compact and aggressive, but without exclusions that open up too much space, because numerical situations against a quality opponent usually end in series. Nantes players are used to big matches and full halls, but a guest appearance in Norway still carries a specific dimension—travel, climate, and a different daily rhythm—which the host can try to turn into an advantage. In such a context, fans want to arrive earlier, take their seats, feel the warm-up and the welcome of the team, and that practically boils down to one thing: getting tickets on time. If you plan to come, buying tickets in advance saves both nervousness and time on the match day itself.

Mutual frameworks and tactical points that decide

In matches of this profile, three segments often decide: control of lost balls, execution from clear situations, and goalkeeper contribution in key minutes. Kolstad will strive to speed up, as a faster game gives more possessions and more opportunities to catch a run, but speed without control becomes a weapon for an opponent who punishes counterattacks. Nantes, on the other hand, will choose the moments when they will increase aggressiveness, as it is important for them to save energy and stability until the finish. Defensive setups on the outside shooters, as well as duels on the line, can determine how many seven-meter throws there will be and how many exclusions will direct the match. The live audience in the hall feels these tactical shifts best, when a change in defensive exit is seen or when a coach requests a time-out precisely at the moment when the momentum goes to one side, and that is why tickets are actually an entry into details that television broadcasts often do not convey fully.
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It is particularly interesting how Kolstad can "hide" sensitive points in the defense-attack transition, because Nantes looks for quick goals precisely there. If the host manages to finish the attack with a shot from a good position and immediately return organized, they will reduce the number of easy goals for the guests and force Nantes into a positional attack. Then the match more often breaks on individual quality, a shot from nine meters, and one-on-one play, and in that part, Kolstad must be brave enough. In such evenings, the emotional moment is also important; one save, one block, one goal from the wing can lift the stands and open a series. That is why fans often say that matches in the Kolstad Arena are experienced with the whole body, and that is the reason why ticket sales are always mentioned as a central topic in the weeks of big European visits.

Kolstad Arena and the match experience in Trondheim

Kolstad Arena in Trondheim is a place that is increasingly profiling itself as a stage for big sporting evenings, and for handball fans, the feeling of proximity to the court and the intensity of sound when the tempo rises is particularly important. According to the hall's own information, the capacity can climb to approximately 4000 visitors, depending on the event setup, which creates an atmosphere in which every move is heard, and every goal resonates like a small beat of rhythm. At the address Kolstad Arena, Husebyveien 30, Trondheim, NO, the audience gets a combination of a modern indoor environment and local charge that is specific to Trondheim, sporting and very engaged. This is exactly why tickets gain additional value, because it is not just about sitting in the stand, but about participating in an evening where every minute is felt. If you want the best experience, plan to arrive earlier and secure your tickets via the button below, as interest ahead of such encounters usually intensifies.

Trondheim as a city also carries its recognizable sports identity, with an audience that loves competition but also respects the quality of the opponent, so visiting teams often face a loud but fair atmosphere. This creates a framework in which Kolstad can rely on support, especially in moments when the match enters "tough handball" with few easy goals. For visitors, the experience begins even before the first whistle, already on the approach to the hall, in the conversations of the fans and in the warm-up, where the difference between an ordinary league match and a European evening is felt. That is why cards and tickets are more than a formality; they are an entry into the complete ambience of the city and the club. In such an environment, even neutral viewers often become part of the home story, as the energy of the stands is transmitted even to those who came just to "watch quality handball".
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Practical information for arrival and planning the evening

For fans coming from outside Trondheim, it is good to plan logistics earlier, because the evening time slot of the match can mean increased traffic and more crowding before the start. The city has a developed public transport system, and official tourist information highlights that traveling by bus is practical and that tickets for public transport are usually purchased via an application or at points of sale, and not in the vehicle itself. This is useful to know to avoid unnecessary delays, especially if you want to enter the hall early enough to catch the warm-up and the atmosphere before the start. On the days of big matches, people often combine arrival by public transport and a short walk, and this further emphasizes the need for tickets to be already secured so that the focus can shift to the experience, not the organization at the last minute. Buying tickets in advance also helps in planning, because you know exactly where you are sitting and can harmonize the departure time with the entry into the hall.

If you are coming with a group, it is particularly important to coordinate arrival and entry, because the best moments before the match happen precisely when the stands are filling up and the hall is catching the rhythm. In practice, this means arriving earlier, passing the entrance control without a rush, and taking seats before the official program starts. Many fans take photos of the ambience precisely then, follow the team presentation, and catch the first "wave" of noise that often turns into energy on the court. In such a scenario, tickets are a key item and there is no point in leaving them for the last moment, because ahead of big European matches, interest can suddenly spill over to the last available sectors. Tickets for this event are in demand, so it is reasonable to secure them on time and then calmly arrange the rest of the evening, from transport to arrival at the stands.

What fans can expect on the court

On the court, a match can be expected in which phases of high tempo and phases of controlled play will alternate, because Nantes typically does not enter chaos if they don't have to, while Kolstad often seeks acceleration to catch momentum. The early part of the match often shows the plans: whether the host will try to force the guests into errors with a more aggressive defense or whether they will save exclusions and wait for a chance in a positional attack. Nantes will probably seek stability through patient attacking and try to "silence" the hall with a series of calm goals, and Kolstad will try to respond equally quickly so that a result gap does not open. Such matches are ideal for watching live, because every tactical nuance, every defense exit, and every return in transition is clearly seen, and tickets then become a pass for understanding handball at the highest level.
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In the finish, if the result is tight, everything can come down to one or two decisions, for example when a coach risks with seven-on-six play or when they decide on a defensive change that surprises the opponent. A full hall then becomes a factor, because the pressure of noise can speed up the guests' decisions and force a shot from a poorer position. Kolstad in such moments must be brave, but also smart, because an opponent like Nantes waits for an error and punishes it cold-bloodedly. For fans, that is what makes handball special: a few minutes in which the heart rises and every ball has weight, and that is why tickets for such matches are not perceived as an ordinary purchase, but as an investment in an experience. If you want to be part of such a finish, buy tickets via the button below and come feel Trondheim in its loudest sporting edition.

Sources:
- EHF Champions League, Group A standings and points statistics after 10 rounds
- EHF Champions League, match page Kolstad Håndball – HBC Nantes (season 2025/26, group stage)
- Kolstad HĂĄndball, club press conference on the end of cooperation with Andreas Palicka (February 2026.)
- Kolstad Arena, information on the capacity and facilities of the hall
- Visit Trondheim, practical information on public transport in Trondheim
- handball-world.news, overview of the Kolstad roster for the 2025/26 season
- sport.de, list of HBC Nantes players for the 2025/2026 season

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