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Handball – European Handball Championship 2026 (GROUP F)
20. January 2026. 18:00h
Poland vs Italy
Kristianstad Arena, Kristianstad, SE
2026
20
January
Photo by: Domagoj Skledar/ arhiva (vlastita)

Tickets for Poland vs Italy, EHF EURO 2026 handball in Kristianstad Arena, secure your live seat now

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Handball spectacle in Kristianstad: Poland and Italy seek a perfect start

The first appearance of Poland and Italy at the European Handball Championship 2026 brings a duel that goes far beyond a mere start of the tournament: the match of round 0 of Group F, scheduled for January 20, 2026, at 18:00 at the Kristianstad Arena in Kristianstad, Sweden, will be a sort of test for the ambitions of both national teams and a magnet for everyone thinking about buying tickets. In a hall with a capacity of about 4,500 spectators, a compact, loud atmosphere is expected in which every fan will literally be “on the court”, so it is not surprising that the interest in tickets for this event is very high, especially among Polish fans accustomed to big competitions and Italian fans dreaming of a historic performance of their national team at the finals. It is a tournament jointly organized by Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, and Kristianstad is the host of precisely Group F, in which, alongside Poland and Italy, the always ambitious selections of Hungary and Iceland will also play, which additionally raises the importance of every point and intensifies the pressure in the stands. For the neutral spectator, this match offers an ideal blend of tradition and a return to the big stage, and for those planning a trip to Sweden, the good news is that ticket sales take place in stages, so it is smart to secure your seat in time and use the button labeled

as soon as it becomes visible. Fans who want to combine top-class handball, the intimate atmosphere of the hall, and the Scandinavian winter ambiance get a perfect opportunity – Poland against Italy in Kristianstad promises 60 minutes of handball to remember, but also a sports trip that turns into a real little festival of fan energy.

Group F: four different handball worlds on the same parquet

Group F of the European Championship in Kristianstad gathers four national teams of different handball profiles, and the duel between Poland and Italy comes at a moment when the pulse of the tournament and the pressure of the fight for two places in the main round in Malmö will already be felt in the hall. Hungary and Iceland, as established powers in recent years, enter the tournament with the reputation of teams that can go far, while Poland tries to confirm that after the Olympic and world medals from the last decade, it can return to the upper house of European handball. Italy, on the other hand, is a symbol of a new wave – a national team that showed through the qualifications for EURO 2026 and the World Championship 2025 that it is no longer an outsider, but an unpleasant opponent that can surprise even the favorites. That is precisely why this duel has additional weight: the winner does not only win the first points but also a key psychological advantage in the fight for advancement, while the defeated must immediately hunt for redemption in matches with Hungary and Iceland. As the Kristianstad Arena has a relatively small capacity, and national teams with strong fan bases play in the group, it is expected that tickets for this match will be among the most sought-after in the entire hall, so those who want tickets for January 20 need to think ahead and click the button below as soon as possible when planning the purchase.

Poland: golden tradition and a new generation seeking its moment

The Polish men's handball national team has been synonymous with toughness, character, and dramatic finishes for decades, and fans still have fresh memories of world medals and the generation led by names like Szmal, Bielecki, and Lijewski, which marked the period from the mid-2000s to the mid-2010s. In recent years, the Poles have been going through a process of rebuilding, but the core of the team looks very competitive again: there are the fleet-footed right back Michał Daszek, the robust line player Kamil Syprzak, one of the deadliest finishers on the line in Europe, and the explosive left back Szymon Sićko, while on the right wing, Arkadiusz Moryto has been noted as a scoring machine in club handball for several seasons already. The Polish defense traditionally relies on an aggressive, contact-rich 6–0 formation, often adapted to the opponent into 5–1 or 4–2 variants when they want to disrupt the rhythm of opposing back players, which could prove key against Italy because the Azzurri increasingly build their attack through play with the line player. In Kristianstad, Polish fans, known for loud songs and choreographies, will be distributed in the orange sea of local handball lovers, and as tickets for this event are limited by the capacity of the hall, many will try to secure their tickets long before the trip itself, aware that on the day of the match there might not be any left. For those planning a trip from Poland to Sweden, the perfect scenario is to combine a weekend in Scandinavia and the match in Kristianstad, and with a timely purchase of tickets via the button

, the trip turns into a fan pilgrimage that also has a tourist dimension.

Italy: return among the elite and a generation breaking prejudices

Italy has long been on the margins of European handball, with rare appearances at major competitions, but in recent seasons it is writing a completely new story, and the duel against Poland in Kristianstad comes as the crown of a process that culminated in qualification for the World Championship 2025 and EHF EURO 2026. The qualifications showed that the Azzurri are no longer satisfied with sporadic victories over opponents from the lower house, but play on equal footing against national teams like Spain and Serbia, and convincing triumphs over Latvia revealed the attacking potential of the team led by Bob Hanning. The role of captain has fallen to Andrea Parisini, a strong line player who was among the most efficient players of the qualifications and keeps the Italian attack running from the line and seven-meter throws, while players like Leonardo Prantner, Simone Mengon, and Domenico Ebner give the team breadth and experience gained in the Bundesliga rhythm. Italy is traditionally sportingly in love with football, but handball has recently been gaining increasing visibility, and the qualification for EURO 2026 itself has already caused increased demand for tickets among Italian fans, especially those from the northern regions for whom the trip to Sweden is logistically the simplest. For them, this is not just a match, but also a historic moment of return to the big stage, so the desire to be live in the Kristianstad Arena will encourage many to plan the trip in time, reserve accommodation near the venue and as soon as they see available ticket sales for this event secure their place in the hall.

Tactical clash of styles: Polish strength against Italian mobility

Viewed tactically, the duel between Poland and Italy brings a classic clash of a national team with a deep tradition in defensive toughness and transition, and a team that rises on fast combinations, a modern approach to attack, and courage in the seven-on-six game. Poland will, by all accounts, strive to dominate physically, close down the Italian line player already at nine meters, and force the Azzurri backs into shots under pressure, relying on the experience of Syprzak in taking on duels on the line and Moryto in counters after winning the ball. Italy, on the other hand, knows that it can hardly compete in brute force, so it will try to spread the Polish defense via fast wings and crossing in the back zone, looking for holes that open during the change of Polish 6–0 and 5–1 systems. It will be particularly interesting to see how the Italians will cope with the Polish goalkeepers in situations when Poland raises the defense line and goes into riskier pressing variants, because every lost ball in that case means another fast Polish attack and a potential mini-series of goals. For fans in the hall, all this means 60 minutes of high rhythm, a large number of shots, and the possibility that the match is decided literally in the last seconds, which additionally intensifies the attractiveness of buying tickets – such duels are rarely seen from the first row. Precisely because of this, ticket sales for such matches often record a jump as soon as the schedule and pairings are clearly published, so those who want to be part of the tactical chess game on the court need to secure their tickets in time and remember the button

as the main entrance to the Kristianstad Arena on that day.

Kristianstad Arena: compact hall created for handball noise

Kristianstad Arena, located at the address Västra Storgatan 69 in the heart of the handball city, is an example of a modern but intimate hall that was built precisely for sports like handball, with stands that literally “hang” over the court. In the homeland, it is known as the home of the club IFK Kristianstad, one of the most decorated in Swedish handball, and it has already hosted the world championships in 2011 and 2023, now getting the opportunity to be the venue of the European championship in which Group F attracts great attention. The capacity of about 4,500 spectators means that every seat will be close to the action, without far corners or poor visibility, which additionally motivates fans to look for tickets as soon as possible, because once the stands fill up, the hall turns into an orange, Polish, and Italian mixture of colors in which every shout and every drum are clearly heard. Kristianstad Arena is located within walking distance of numerous hotels, restaurants, and fan gathering places, so for guests coming from other cities or countries, it is logical to first secure tickets for the match, and then look at accommodation offers in the host city in order to extend the stay for the whole weekend. All this together makes tickets for this event not just a pass for one handball evening, but a key for the complete experience of the tournament, with the possibility to stay in the hall after the match and watch how fans of both sides socialize, take photos, and already mentally prepare for the next matches of Group F.

Kristianstad and Vattenriket: city on the edge of water and a nature reserve

The city of Kristianstad itself, with just over 40 thousand inhabitants, is located in the Scanian plain and is specific in that it is located at the lowest point of Sweden, protected by a system of embankments and water barriers that surround the urban center. Around the city stretches Vattenriket, a UNESCO biosphere reserve that includes wetlands, river branches, and lakes along the river Helge ĂĄ, with numerous bird observatories, walkways, and educational centers, so fans coming to Kristianstad a day or two earlier can seamlessly combine handball and a stay in extraordinary nature. It is particularly attractive that the visitor center and trails are located very close to the very center, so it is possible during the same day to enjoy a walk through Vattenriket and in the evening be on the stands of the Kristianstad Arena, along with which it is practical to organize accommodation for fans on the day of the match in hotel or apartment capacities nearby. The city has developed in recent years into a regional commercial and educational center, with an emphasis on sustainability and the use of renewable energy sources, which is also visible in the arrangement of public transport and cycling infrastructure, so fans will easily get from the accommodation to the hall without the need for a car. All this makes Kristianstad an ideal stage for EURO 2026, because it offers enough content for a multi-day stay, but is compact enough that during the tournament almost everyone meets in the same squares, in the same cafes, and, of course, on the same stands, where tickets become an entrance to a unique combination of sports and the Scandinavian way of life.

How to get to Kristianstad and navigating on the day of the match

For fans planning the trip, Kristianstad is well connected with the rest of the region thanks to rail and bus lines that connect it with Malmö, Lund, and the rest of the Scanian area, and via those hubs also with Copenhagen, which opens the possibility of arriving by plane in Denmark and continuing the journey by train. On the day of the match, it is recommended to arrive in the city several hours earlier, not only due to collecting or checking tickets but also due to security procedures and crowds in the vicinity of the hall, which are as a rule the largest an hour before the start of the match. Kristianstad Arena is located in a zone that is easily reached by public transport or on foot from the center, which is practical for fans who choose accommodation near the venue and want to avoid parking during the busiest times. Organizers of major handball competitions in Sweden are known for encouraging early arrival, with a rich program in the lobby, fan zones, and accompanying contents, so a ticket for the match simultaneously opens the door to a whole afternoon filled with music, animation, and the possibility of socializing with fans of other national teams. Due to all these elements, tickets for such matches rarely remain available until the last moment, so planning – from transport and accommodation to buying tickets via the button – is the key for the day of the match to pass without stress and nervous searching for solutions at the last minute.

Fan interest and ticket sales dynamics

The combination of a small hall, an attractive group, and the great symbolic significance of the match Poland – Italy makes this encounter one of the most attractive in the Kristianstad Arena during the preliminary part of EHF EURO 2026, which is directly reflected in the dynamics of ticket sales. The Polish fan scene is traditionally numerous and loud at major tournaments, and many fans plan a whole series of Group F matches, not only the clash against Italy, which means that tickets for this duel often end up in packages with other competition days. On the other hand, for Italian fans, this is a sort of historic moment, so numerous clubs and fan groups organize joint trips, whereby they first try to secure a sufficient contingent of tickets, and only then reserve transport and accommodation. In such circumstances, it is not unusual for the most attractive sectors in the hall to sell out significantly before the start of the competition, which is an additional argument that readers who are seriously thinking about coming do not wait for the last weekend or the day before the match, but check availability and prices already now and secure their tickets. Ideally, of course, everything is done through one step – selecting the desired day and clicking the button with the label

below – after which travel planning comes down to finer details, such as selecting the sector, departure time, and combining the match with sightseeing of the city and surroundings.

Fan experience in Kristianstad: more than 60 minutes of handball

For those who decide to buy tickets and travel to Kristianstad, the encounter between Poland and Italy offers much more than just 60 minutes of the game, because the city and the hall together create a fan experience that is difficult to replicate in larger metropolises. The compact structure of the city means that fans of both national teams will share the same squares, cafes, and streets, so already during the day a spontaneous competition in song, colors, and banners arises, and many will stop by Vattenriket during breaks between socializing or take a walk along Helge å before returning towards the hall. A ticket for this event thus becomes the central element of the entire stay – without it, there is no entry into the Kristianstad Arena, but also no moments when in the last minutes of the match the whole hall rises to its feet, drums dictate the rhythm, and fans of both colors hold their heads at every new shot on goal. For families and neutral handball lovers, this is an ideal opportunity to show children what a top tournament looks like in an atmosphere that is lively, but at the same time safe and friendly, which is a characteristic of Scandinavian hostings of major competitions. Ultimately, those who secure their tickets in advance, choose suitable accommodation for fans on the day of the match and plan the arrival, will get more than a usual sports evening – they will get a whole day, and even a weekend, filled with handball, socializing, and discovering a new city, in which the memory of the duel between Poland and Italy at EURO 2026 will remain a topic of conversation for a long time.

Sources:
- Handball portals and EHF EURO 2026 announcements with an emphasis on Kristianstad Arena and Group F schedule
- Data on the national teams of Poland and Italy from international handball databases and analytical articles
- Information on the city of Kristianstad and the Vattenriket biosphere reserve from tourist and geographical sources
- Analyses of qualifications for the World Championship 2025 and EHF EURO 2026 with an emphasis on key players and coaches of both national teams

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