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Handball – European Handball Championship 2026 (SEMI-FINAL)
30. January 2026. 20:30h
Global vs Global
Jyske Bank Boxen, Herning, DK
2026
30
January
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Tickets for TBD – TBD, European Handball Championship 2026 Second Semi-final in Herning, Jyske Bank Boxen

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Herning awaits the second semi-final, tickets in the spotlight

The second semi-final of the 2026 European Men’s Handball Championship brings an evening in which the entire tournament breaks in an hour and a bit, and Jyske Bank Boxen in Herning becomes the stage for the match that opens the door to the final. The 20:30 slot on the final weekend is reserved for a showdown that, as a rule, brings together two national teams with the most stable form through the group stage and the main round, but the participants’ names are still TBD because they are determined by the standings after the main round is completed. That very uncertainty is already raising fans’ interest, and ticket sales at this stage react fastest to every result and every twist in the groups. Herning is the tournament hub where you can feel the pulse of the competition from day one, and a semi-final in that atmosphere carries extra weight because it is played in an arena accustomed to the biggest sporting nights and a full house. Tickets for a match like this traditionally become a topic the moment a possible path of the favourites appears on the horizon, so it is worth planning your trip and tracking seat availability in good time. Secure your tickets right away and click the button labelled

as soon as you have it at hand, because interest for a semi-final night in Herning typically does not wait for the last-round outcome.

How the participants are determined: the route through the main round to the 20:30 evening

The second semi-final, although still without names, has a very precise qualification logic that helps the reader understand why every match before it matters like a small final. According to the basic schedule of the final weekend, the semi-finals are played at 17:45 and 20:30, and the order and specific matches are assigned after the end of the main round, so only then is it known who exactly takes the court in the evening slot. The second semi-final is set to pit the runner-up from Main Round I against the winner of Main Round II, which means the pairings build in both a reward for continuity and a penalty for an off day at the end of the main round. In practice, this often produces tactically very different clashes, because it links teams that reached the semi-finals with different rhythms, through different defensive and attacking styles, and with different loads on key players. In this format there is no room for calculations, and every goal and every goalkeeper’s streak of saves in earlier phases can be the difference between first and second place in the main round, and therefore between a different opponent in the semi-final. That is why it is already clear that tickets for this match also carry an element of betting emotions on sport, because by buying a ticket the fan is essentially buying the experience of the entire tournament’s resolution in one evening.
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A tournament in four cities and why the finale returns to Herning

The 2026 European Men’s Handball Championship is spread across several host locations, but Herning stands out as the central point, the place where key group matches are played, part of the main round and the complete final weekend. That is precisely why fans of different national teams and different habits gather in Herning, from those who follow handball as a family tradition to travellers who come to the arena out of curiosity and for the atmosphere of major competitions. In Jyske Bank Boxen, groups A and B play in the preliminary round, which means that in the very first days of the tournament different handball schools meet in the same space and the crowd gets a broad cross-section of styles, from faster transitions to longer positional attacks with pronounced line duels. That continuous competitive rhythm creates a special urban context, because Herning functions in those days as a sporting stage on which everything revolves around match times, arrivals at the arena and fan gatherings. When you add the fact that the final weekend brings the semi-finals, the bronze-medal match and the final, it becomes clear why demand for tickets in Herning is often higher than in the early phases. Those planning travel, accommodation and logistics most often start with tickets, because without a ticket it is hard to put the whole story together, and the 20:30 semi-final is the slot many target because of a full arena and the most intense atmosphere.

What the tournament has shown so far: opening results and the first signals of form

Although there is a long road to the semi-finals, the first days of the competition have already offered clear indications of the breadth of quality and of how many details will decide when it is time for the big matches. In Herning, Spain opened the competition with a 29:27 win over Serbia in a match that had a slower tempo, many penalties and suspensions, but also enough tactical layers to show how important it is to stay calm in the finish. A key role was played by Sergey Hernández in goal and Ian Tarrafeta as the engine of the game, which is a good reminder that at tournaments like this matches are often decided in one-on-one duels, in shot selection and in a handful of saves that flip the momentum. In the other Group A match, Germany beat Austria 30:27 in front of 5,820 spectators, with the prominent role of captain Johannes Golla and goalkeeper Andreas Wolff, and such clashes of rivals who know each other well hint at how the physical component will grow as the tournament progresses. At the same time, in Group C France convincingly defeated Czechia 42:28 on opening and, with 42 goals, set a new record for the number of goals in a single match at the European Championship, while Norway beat Ukraine 39:22 and recorded its biggest win at this competition. Such results guarantee nothing by themselves, but they provide context: the semi-final in Herning will almost certainly include teams that have shown both attacking efficiency and defensive discipline, which is precisely why tickets for the second semi-final slot become a commodity fans secure as soon as they realise their national team has a realistic path to the business end.

Who the arena in Herning suits: styles of play and the rhythm imposed by Jyske Bank Boxen

Jyske Bank Boxen is not just a large arena but also a specific space in which the game is experienced differently than in open stadiums or smaller arenas, because crowd noise spreads quickly and changes of tempo on the court become even more pronounced. In handball, where runs of three or four quick goals can happen in two minutes, the stands’ atmosphere often acts like a third participant, especially at the end of the tournament when every save and every seven-metre throw carries extra emotional weight. The arena has a capacity of up to 15,000 spectators, and when it is full, the energy from the stands can speed up legs in transition and force teams into quicker decisions, sometimes even into mistakes under pressure. In a semi-final this is especially visible in positions that require a cool head, for example the playmaker who must choose between a breakthrough, an outside shot and play with the pivot, and the goalkeeper who must stay focused even when the arena erupts after a save. Because of that, in the second semi-final at 20:30 the national team that can control emotions and rhythm will have a big advantage, not only the one with more individual quality. For fans, that is an additional reason to be inside, in the stands, because such matches are not just a result but an experience of tempo, sound and sporting pressure that is hard to convey on broadcast. Tickets for this match disappear quickly, so buy your tickets in time and count on interest rising significantly as soon as realistic semi-final pairings start to take shape.
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Tactical themes that most often decide semi-finals

A semi-final at a major tournament is most often not won by spectacular moves but by consistency in details, and handball is a sport where those details are measured in one wrong step, one missed clear chance and one premature suspension. Teams that reach the business end usually have at least one defensive variant that can slow the opponent without too many fouls, because seven-metre throws and suspensions in matches like these change the entire dynamic. An important element will also be line play, because semi-finals are often decided by how well the pivot sets blocks and how the backcourt reads defensive help, which is especially visible when the opponent adjusts and starts closing down outside shots. The second big theme is transition, i.e., how quickly a team can recognise the moment for a quick restart or a fast break, and how ready it is to stop and play patiently, because in a semi-final the opponent usually punishes every unnecessary risk. The third segment is goalkeepers, and the very first days of the competition show how much one goalkeeper can swing a match, whether through a run of saves in the last ten minutes or through a saved seven-metre throw at the right moment. All of that means the second semi-final in Herning will very likely be a match in which the crowd will see a chess game of coaches, but also a duel of nerves, and that is why tickets are more than entry to the arena; they are entry into a story where every minute can change the direction of the tournament.

Roster depth and why the bench is valued in the finale

In a competition that lasts several weeks and is played at a high tempo, roster depth becomes currency, and the semi-final is often the moment when you see who has wisely distributed minutes throughout the tournament. France, for example, in its emphatic start against Czechia used all 16 players and, with 42 goals, showed it can maintain a high attacking tempo without relying on a single line, while Norway in its record win against Ukraine had multiple scorers with high efficiency, which speaks to confidence and breadth of solutions. In Herning, Germany against Austria got an important contribution from captain Golla, but analysis also highlighted the depth of the bench as a factor that enables acceleration when it is most needed, which is a typical signature of teams aiming for medals. Spain against Serbia, in a match with many stoppages, had to find a way to remain efficient even when the rhythm breaks apart, and such situations become even more frequent in a semi-final because the opponent deliberately slows down or speeds up depending on the score. In practice, the second semi-final is often won by the team that can change its defence without a drop in concentration, bring on a fresh backcourt player for two key attacks or find a wing who will convert two balls in a row under pressure. A fan who buys a ticket for the semi-final in Herning is effectively buying the chance to see firsthand how the modern handball finale is a story about the collective, not just the stars.

Jyske Bank Boxen: address, capacity and the experience of big nights

Jyske Bank Boxen is located at Kaj Zartows Vej 7 in Herning and is part of a wider complex that the city has used for years for major sporting and entertainment events. The arena opened in 2010 and was built as a multi-arena that can host different sports and events, and in the handball configuration it can accommodate up to 15,000 spectators, a figure that explains why tickets for the tournament’s finale are so sought-after. A key practical detail for visitors is also the large parking capacity, with thousands of free parking spaces in the vicinity, which makes arriving by car easier, especially for those coming to Herning from other parts of Denmark or from neighbouring countries. In the context of a semi-final, the arena turns into an enclosed cauldron in which every sound of the ball hitting and every save is experienced more intensely, and that is exactly what fans are looking for when they buy tickets for a match that decides a finalist. As the final weekend approaches, the city’s rhythm is expected to adapt to the match schedule, and the arena itself then becomes the gathering point for meeting up, taking photos, fan encounters and the sporting ritual of entering the stands. Buy tickets via the button below and plan to arrive earlier, because a semi-final night in Herning traditionally packs access roads and entrances, and the crowd is part of the experience best managed with good organisation.
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Getting in and moving around the city: shuttle, station and the fan rhythm

Herning is a city that adapts well to visitors during major events, but the final weekend and the semi-finals require a bit more planning, especially for those coming for the first time. For larger events, shuttle buses are often organised between Herning Station and the area around the arena, and the departure points are clearly marked, which is useful for visitors who want to avoid searching for parking or who are staying in the centre. The shuttle usually stops near Jyske Bank Boxen, by the large car park, so the walk from getting off the bus to the arena entrance is short, and that is important information when big crowds are expected before the 20:30 semi-final. Although the exact intensity of transport will depend on the organisation on match days, fans are advised to follow local notices and arrive earlier to avoid rushing in the last minutes, because entry into the arena with checks can take time when the crowd is large. Especially in winter, it is good to count on layered clothing and practical footwear, because part of the movement happens outdoors between transport, car parks and entrances. In that sense, tickets are only the first step, and the second is arrival logistics, so the whole experience is best put together in advance, especially when aiming for the best seats and the full atmosphere of the final weekend.

Why the evening semi-final slot is a magnet for fans

The evening semi-final slot carries special symbolism because it combines prime-time television and maximum fan energy, and the arena then usually looks and sounds like the most important place at the tournament. At 20:30 the crowd is already “warmed up” by the whole day, and those who arrived in Herning earlier have often passed through the city’s fan zone, restaurants and gatherings, so the energy transfers to the stands from the first minute. The second semi-final is often also tactically more mature, because teams have more information about the tournament and coaches have already reacted to trends, for example how efficient opponents are in 7-on-6 play or how they solve an aggressive 6-0 and 5-1 defence. Such a context creates a match that is simultaneously a sporting showdown and a spectacle, so it is no surprise that tickets for the evening semi-final are among the most sought-after in the entire schedule. Once the participants are announced, interest usually rises further due to national waves of supporters, and then the structure of the crowd often changes too, from neutral spectators towards a dominant presence of the fans of the two national teams. That is why buying tickets for the semi-final is not experienced only as a decision about where to sit, but also as entry into a story that will be retold, because semi-finals are matches that define generations and in which new heroes of the tournament are born.

What to expect when TBD becomes real: scenarios and the profile of teams that reach the semi-finals

Although the participants of the second semi-final are still TBD, the profile of the national teams that most often reach that stage can already be described and what that means for a fan thinking about tickets. As a rule, the semi-finals are reached by teams that can withstand multiple opponent styles, which means they have at least two solutions in defence and enough width in attack not to depend exclusively on one backcourt shooter or one pivot. The first days of the competition show that favourites often send a message through efficiency, like France with a record 42 goals or Norway with a record margin, but it is equally important to see how a team reacts when a match turns into trench warfare, as was seen in Herning in the Spain–Serbia clash. A semi-final is usually a blend of those two worlds, because it can open with quick runs, but it can just as easily close in the last ten minutes where every attack lasts until passive play. The fan experience in the arena then becomes extremely intense, because the crowd feels when the decisive moment is approaching, and every possession becomes a drama where you can hear both a gasp and an explosion. On such nights tickets are more than entry; they are an invitation to experience the tournament in its purest form, with nerves, tactics, officiating under pressure and the atmosphere created by 15,000 people in the same arena.
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The history of big handball nights in Herning and why the city loves events like these

Herning and Jyske Bank Boxen have lived with major events for years, and the multi-arena was built precisely with the idea that it can host competitions that attract tens of thousands of visitors over multiple days. Over the years, the arena has been shaped as a venue that hosts both major sporting competitions and major concerts, and that organisational rhythm and infrastructure are often visible in the little things, from audience entry flows to the way services are arranged around the arena. In the context of the 2026 European Men’s Handball Championship, Herning is presented as a host that will stage the preliminary round, one of the main rounds and the final weekend, which further confirms the city’s status as the tournament centre. This is important for fans from the region too, because travelling to Herning is not just going to one match, but the opportunity to experience several days of tournament atmosphere, and the second semi-final at 20:30 represents the peak of that experience. When different national teams rotate through the same arena over two weeks, the city gains a specific international character, and street life often follows the rhythm of matches, so fan life moves between hotels, the centre and the arena. In such an environment, tickets are both a practical and an emotional thing, because whoever wants to be part of the final weekend usually wants to have entry to the arena secured before everything turns into a race for the last seats.

Practical tips for visitors: arrival time, entrances and planning the evening

For a match of this profile, the most important thing is to plan the evening so the experience does not start with stress but with atmosphere, and that is achieved with simple steps, from arriving earlier to choosing transport wisely. As a large number of visitors is expected, it is recommended to arrive early enough to pass entry checks without rushing and find your seat, because in a semi-final there is no “secondary” minute; the crowd wants to be inside already for team introductions and the first attacks. If you are coming from the city centre or by train, the shuttle option can be a practical choice because it reduces the uncertainty of parking, while those arriving by car can count on extensive parking areas within the complex, with the note that traffic around the arena can thicken in the tournament’s finale. In winter, it is good to check the weather conditions and allow extra time to move between transport and the entrance, because crowds typically form in the last 45 minutes before the start. Ticket sales for matches like these often move in waves, and the biggest jump in interest comes immediately after the participants are confirmed, so it is worth having a plan and not waiting until the last moment. Keep your tickets accessible and secure your tickets in time by clicking the

button, because a semi-final night in Herning usually rewards those who have arranged logistics in advance and secured their place in the stands.
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Sources:
- eurohandball.com - official reports and statistics for Spain - Serbia 29:27 and Germany - Austria 30:27, with data on scorers, goalkeepers and attendance
- eurohandball.com - official reports and statistics for France - Czechia 42:28 and Norway - Ukraine 39:22, including records and key player impacts
- tickets.eurohandball.com - PDF competition schedule and final weekend timetable with semi-final times 17:45 and 20:30 and the pairing allocation rule after the end of the main round
- mch.dk - official Jyske Bank Boxen page with the 15,000 capacity, the address Kaj Zartows Vej 7, Herning and parking information
- visitherning.com - information on shuttle buses between Herning Station and Jyske Bank Boxen and the departure and arrival location
- 24sata.hr - overview of host cities and Herning’s role as the tournament hub through the groups, the main round and the final weekend

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