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Handball – EHF Champions League – Season 2025/2026 (GROUP A)
25. February 2026. 20:45h
Kolstad Handball vs HBC Nantes
Kolstad Arena, Trondheim, NO
2026
25
February
Photo by: Domagoj Skledar/ arhiva (vlastita)

Tickets for Kolstad Handball vs HBC Nantes | EHF Champions League 2025/26, Group A, Trondheim Spektrum

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Kolstad Handball and HBC Nantes in Trondheim: a night for a great handball story and in-demand tickets

On Wednesday night in Trondheim, a match is being played that always carries extra weight in the EHF Champions League, because points in the group stage are collected dearly, and the impression that remains after such nights often lasts longer than the result itself. Kolstad Handball welcomes HBC Nantes at 20:45, and fan interest for such duels in Norway regularly raises the story around cards and tickets to a higher level. For the audience, this is the type of match where everything is felt, from the goalkeeper's first save to the last defensive rotation, and the atmosphere in the hall largely depends on how early the stands start living the game. That is why ticket sales and ticket purchases become practically just as important a part of the preparation as the tactical plan, because the best experience comes when you secure your place on time. Secure your tickets now and click the button labeled

to catch the rhythm of the evening before the sector fills up, because such European duels often change the dynamics of demand from day to day. In the context of the 2025/2026 season, this is a clash in Group A of the group stage, where every victory can overturn the table, and every stumble can accelerate the mathematics in the late winter.

Group A standings and why every goal matters

Group A this season looks like a compressed map of the European handball elite, with several clubs maintaining a high tempo and several teams trying to find continuity through series of matches. In the current standings, Kolstad Handball and HBC Nantes are not in the same position, which gives this match a clear logic of pressure and expectations: Nantes is chasing stability and points for a safer passage, while Kolstad is looking for space to return and catch up. After 10 matches played, Nantes has a record of 4 wins and 6 losses with 8 points, while Kolstad has a record of 2 wins and 8 losses with 4 points, which means that the host is in a situation where every opportunity for points turns into the match of the season. Goal difference also reveals style and trend: Nantes is in the positive, suggesting that it remains competitive even in defeats, while Kolstad is in the negative, which speaks of problems in defensive stability and series of conceded goals. In such a framework, a home match against a direct rival from the group gains extra value, because it is not just about points but also about self-confidence, the relationship to the rhythm of the match, and the ability to survive a crisis period. That is precisely why tickets for such a duel have a special meaning for fans, because the spectator does not come just for another game, but for a night in which the direction of the season can turn. When the table tightens, the difference between victory and defeat is often measured in two or three defensive situations, and the audience in the hall then becomes a factor that can push the team through the hardest minutes.

Kolstad Handball in the season: home court, result trail, and the need for reaction

Kolstad Handball has gone through a schedule in the group stage of the 2025/2026 season where difficult away games alternated with home slots against big favorites, so the image of performance so far is written on the edge between potential and harsh realization. Earlier in the season, Kolstad defeated Dinamo Bucuresti at home 31:28, which showed how the team can find solutions when it catches a rhythm in transition and when the defense forces the opponent into mistakes. However, then came results that highlighted problems in continuity: home defeats against Aalborg Håndbold 26:35, against Sporting Clube de Portugal 30:34, and against One Veszprém HC 29:43, along with several away nights where the opponent cut through Kolstad's rotation with a high tempo. Nevertheless, it is important to emphasize one home victory that returns the narrative of character, as Kolstad beat Füchse Berlin 28:24 in Trondheim, and such a result is not accidental and usually happens when the defense stands firm and the goalkeeper and blocks win the one-on-one duel. In this sense, the arrival of HBC Nantes represents a measurable test, as Nantes comes from the same group pool and Kolstad has a clear reference from the first mutual clash this season. The audience in the hall, cards, and tickets here get an additional role, because Kolstad's impression at home is often stronger when the stands get involved early and when the opponent is pressed with energy before tactical corrections take over. If you are thinking about coming, buying tickets on time makes sense not only because of the seats but also so that the hall fills up earlier, because this creates pressure that can bring the host two or three key saves in a row. Such matches in European competition often break in a single five-minute sequence, and Kolstad will be looking for exactly that window in which it can turn the tide and catch Nantes on the wrong foot.

Kolstad's playing squad: who carries the backbone and where the advantage is sought

When looking at the roster of Kolstad Handball for this competition, one sees a combination of domestic mainstays and several profiles that bring international routine, and such a mix often decides how the team reacts to the opponent's runs. In goal, options stand out that can change the tone of the match, including the experienced Andreas Palicka, alongside Sigurjón Guðmundsson and Nicolai Neupart, so it is clear that Kolstad has different styles of defense at its disposal, from reading shots to more aggressive closing out on back-court attempts. In the back line, Simon Jeppsson and Vetle Eck Aga attract attention, players who can carry the shooting volume but also open space for the wing when the defense narrows, while Simen Ulstad Lyse and Gøran Søgard Johannessen are in the same block as important cogs of rotation and organization. On the line are Magnus Gullerud, Adam Blanche, and Martin Hernes Hovde, which gives Kolstad a physical base for the fight at six meters, especially against a team like Nantes that likes to close the middle and force the opponent into long-range series. Wings like Adrian Aalberg, Sigvaldi Björn Gudjonsson, and Erlend Johnsen often become the silent key in matches like this, because the difference is made in the realization of counters and in exploiting "second balls" after defensive blocks. In tactical terms, Kolstad will seek speed in ball transfer and control of lost balls, because Nantes punishes technical errors and turns them into easy goals, so every wrong decision is a potentially double penalty. For spectators, this means an evening with a lot of dynamics and one-on-one situations, and tickets for this profile of match are naturally in demand because the audience gets tempo and emotion from the first minute. Those who want to experience the full picture, from duels on the line to bench reactions, will get it best from the hall, so ticket sales are part of the whole story being built in Trondheim around European nights.

HBC Nantes: width, experience, and stability built through results

HBC Nantes enters this match from the position of a team that has already shown in Group A that it can play at a high level away, but also that its result often depends on how long it maintains discipline in defense and precision in attack. Their results from the group stage suggest that Nantes can win in demanding environments, such as the away victory over Sporting Clube de Portugal 39:28 or the celebration in Kielce 35:27, which are victories that do not happen without serious structure and mental toughness. At the same time, defeats against top-of-the-group clubs are still part of the process, but the difference compared to some rivals is that Nantes often remains in the game until the end, so matches are decided in the closing stages and on details. For this clash in Trondheim, it is crucial how Nantes will control the rhythm, because Kolstad likes faster attacks on home court and seeks the audience as energy for runs, and Nantes is a team that usually tries to "extinguish" such surges with calmer possessions and smart shot selection. Such a style often knows how to silence the hall, but at the same time gives the spectator tactically interesting handball in which one sees how the match is conducted like a chess game with many small moves. Because of this, both cards and tickets for such matches are perceived as a ticket to a tactical performance, as you watch coaches and leaders on the court solve crisis moments. Nantes comes to Trondheim with a clear memory of the first mutual clash this season, in which it already showed it can impose tempo and width, so Kolstad will have to respond aggressively but in a controlled manner. For fans, this means that ticket sales may accelerate as the match approaches, because such duels carry the feeling that "real European handball" is being watched where one move can change everything.

Nantes squad: recognizable names and roles that decide away games

The roster of HBC Nantes for this competition reveals a team that has a balance between creativity in the back line and serious toughness on the line, along with goalkeepers who can steal a series of minutes at the right moment. In the organization and leadership of the attack, Aymeric Minne and Ian Tarrafeta Serrano stand out, profiles who can speed up the game when needed but also slow down when it is necessary to "lock" the match through longer possessions. On the line, Nantes has strong options, including Nicolas Tournat and Matej Gaber, and such players often force the defense to collapse and open space for wings or back-court shooters. Wing positions are covered by players like Kauldi Odriozola Yeregui and Noam Leopold, and in matches like this, their realization from the corner often decides whether the host will return to the match or the guest will maintain the lead. In goal, Ivan Pešić and Ignacio Biosca García stand out, along with Julien Salmon and younger options, giving Nantes the possibility of rotation and style change depending on how Kolstad shoots and from which zones the greatest threat comes. In the back lines, there are also Thibaud Briet, Romain Lagarde, Rok Ovnicek, and Ayoub Abdi, allowing Nantes to attack with multiple solutions and adapt if one line is not working or if the defense closes the primary channel. For Kolstad, this means it will not be enough to close only one player, as Nantes can distribute responsibility and "shift" the weight of the attack from the left to the right side without a large drop in quality. For spectators, this brings a dynamic in which something is constantly changing, so tickets gain extra value because it is best seen on the spot how roles shift and how one defends against so many different profiles. If you want to be part of such an evening and feel how momentum changes through defense, shooting, and audience reactions, buying tickets on time is often the best decision, especially as interest grows as the match time approaches.

Mutual clashes as a guide: results that explain expectations

In such previews, the answer to what the history of mutual encounters says is always sought, and Kolstad Handball and HBC Nantes already have several fresh references that are close enough to be tactically relevant. In the first match this season in Group A, Nantes celebrated a 39:24 home win, a result that clearly shows how Nantes can impose rhythm, punish mistakes, and turn the match into a one-way story when it senses weakness in the opponent's defensive transition. However, the previous season brought a different picture, as Kolstad defeated Nantes 29:28 at home in February 2025, and such a tight match usually means that details like penalty saves, wing realization, and one or two technical errors decide the outcome. Even earlier, in October 2024, Nantes beat Kolstad at home 44:27, which again emphasizes how much home court and tempo control can affect the difference in result when the match "opens up." From these figures, a clear message emerges: Nantes has the ability to make a big difference when it gets a run going, but Kolstad has shown it can beat them when it manages to slow down the game and when the defense withstands the waves. Therefore, the match in Trondheim is seen as an opportunity for the host to restore balance in the mutual story, and the guest comes with the ambition to confirm the dominance from the first clash this season. In this context, tickets and cards become more than logistics, because the audience comes to witness an attempt to respond to a heavy defeat and the search for "revenge" through home court energy. Those who want to experience such tension and see how the balance of power changes when the stakes are raised should secure their tickets on time, as such rematches often become a topic even outside of handball.

Tactical picture of the match: where the duel can be won or lost

The match between Kolstad Handball and HBC Nantes carries several key tactical points that are usually not seen only in statistics, but in the way the teams adapt during the first ten minutes. Kolstad will seek a more aggressive defense that can cut off the first wave of attack, because Nantes likes to build actions through stable organization and rotation, and every break in rhythm opens space for counterattacks and fast goals. Nantes, on the other hand, will try to maintain discipline in retreating and reduce Kolstad's "easy" goals, because when the host gets a series from transition, the crowd rises and the match moves into an emotional zone where it is played faster than the guest wants. It will be especially interesting to watch the duel of the lines and defensive blocks, because both Kolstad and Nantes have strong pivots, so outside shots will open up, and that's where the goalkeepers and shot quality under pressure come into play. In such matches, rotation often decides as well, because when a coach has to shorten the bench due to fatigue or fouls, the opponent immediately targets the weakest link and forces it into a series of defensive duels. Nantes' squad depth gives them the option to change profiles in attack, while Kolstad must smartly distribute the minutes of its key players, especially if it wants to avoid a drop in the middle of the second half. For spectators, this means it's not just about "who will score more goals," but about constant outsmarting, where one defense or one intercepted pass changes the whole picture. Cards and tickets for such a match are often sought because the audience gets both spectacle and tactical depth, and it is best felt in the hall when you see how attack and defense adapt from minute to minute.

Trondheim and the arena as part of the story: when the city and stands carry the rhythm

Trondheim is a city where sports events, especially in indoor sports, often become part of a broader city story, because the audience loves the experience, not just the result, so European matches turn into evenings for going out and gathering. In this sense, Kolstad Handball's home matches in the EHF Champions League are not just a sports fixture, but an event that gathers fans, families, and guests who come to feel the Norwegian approach to organization and atmosphere. The key element is the Trondheim Spektrum hall, a multifunctional complex that has undergone major renovations and can accommodate a large number of spectators, and it is precisely this size and infrastructure that allow the match to be experienced as a "major event," with clear logistics of entry, stands, and audience movement. The largest hall within the complex is cited with a maximum capacity of up to 12,000 spectators, explaining why cards and tickets are talked about early for such encounters and why ticket sales are monitored with special attention. For guests from outside the city, Trondheim is also compact enough that the hall can be reached on foot from the wider center, giving an additional "event" feeling, as fans often enter the evening in the same rhythm even before the match starts. When added to the fact that Kolstad ties its home matches in this competition precisely to this location, it is clear why audience interest does not rely only on the opponent, but also on the habit of attending European nights. If you want to be part of the atmosphere created when the stands fill up, it is best to secure your tickets on time and prepare your arrival without a rush, because in large halls the experience often begins already at the entrances and in the corridors. Buy tickets via the button below and click the button labeled

to catch the seat that suits you best and enter the hall before the tempo picks up.

Practical information for arrival: address, transport, and the rhythm of the evening

For visitors, it is important to know that Trondheim Spektrum is located at Klostergata 90, 7030 Trondheim, which is key information for planning arrival, whether you are coming on foot, by public transport, or by car. Local public transport in Trondheim is organized by AtB, and passengers are recommended to use the app and trip planner to choose the best line and transfers, especially in the evening slots when the departure rhythm may be different than during the day. If you are arriving by plane, Trondheim Airport Værnes is listed in club information as the nearest airport, approximately 35 kilometers away, so it is realistic to plan arrival with a margin due to transfers and evening traffic. One practical tip for everyone coming from outside the city is to leave yourself enough time for entry and finding your sector, because at matches like this, entrances fill in waves, and crowds can form in short periods before the start. In the hall, the experience is best when you arrive earlier, as this avoids stress, and the audience already during the teams' warm-up starts raising the noise level, which can be an important psychological factor for the host. Tickets and cards are in this sense also a planning tool, because when you have them ready on time, the whole evening flows more calmly, from arrival to entry and finding your place. Tickets for this encounter quickly become a topic among fans, so buy tickets on time by clicking the button labeled and plan your arrival so that you enter the hall before the intensity rises to a level where every detail is felt.

Tickets as a central theme: why demand is intensifying and how to prepare for the experience

In EHF Champions League matches in Nordic cities, the same pattern is often seen: as the date approaches, demand for tickets grows because the audience wants to be part of an event that does not happen often, especially when an opponent with recognizable names and playing style arrives. Kolstad Handball against HBC Nantes carries elements that naturally intensify interest, from the importance of points in Group A to the fact that it is a duel with a fresh mutual story, including Nantes' high victory in the first clash this season and Kolstad's desire to show a different face at home. In such circumstances, ticket sales usually peak in the final days, as fans decide after assessing the match's importance and the schedule, and that is when the best seats sell out the fastest. That is why buying tickets is a rational move for everyone who wants to plan travel, accommodation, and arrival without improvisation, because the whole experience comes down to how much everything is "under control" before the first whistle. In the hall, such encounters are experienced intensely, with many situations that cannot be conveyed through a screen, such as the crowd's reaction to a penalty save, the silence before a key shot, or the moment the bench jumps up after a stolen ball. If you are coming with a group, it is smart to secure cards earlier so you can sit together and plan your arrival to Trondheim Spektrum and entry into the sector without a rush. Secure your tickets now, buy tickets via the button below and click the button labeled

, because such European nights are worth the most when you are in the hall and when you feel how every save and every goal changes the tempo.Sources:
- EHF Champions League: Group A standings and basic statistics (matches played, points, goal difference)
- EHF Champions League: club pages of Kolstad HĂĄndball and HBC Nantes with match schedule and confirmed time of February 25, 2026, at 20:45
- EHF res.ehf.eu: delegation lists of players for Kolstad HĂĄndball and HBC Nantes (positions and basic player data)
- EHF res.ehf.eu: club information for Kolstad Håndball with the main hall Trondheim Spektrum and data on the nearest airport Trondheim Airport Værnes
- Trondheim Spektrum: contact and address for visitors (Klostergata 90, 7030 Trondheim) and overview of the complex's capacity and facilities
- AtB and NTNU: practical information on public transport in Trondheim and arrival from the airport to the city center

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