MAIN ROUND
What is the Main Round?
After an exciting Preliminary Round , the second stage of the Handball World Championship — the Main Round — kicks off on December 3. The best teams from the preliminary phase are regrouped and will face off for a coveted spot in the quarter-finals.
Be part of an unforgettable day of world-class sports at either Rotterdam Ahoy or the Westfalenhallen in Dortmund!
Teams in the Main Round
The Preliminary Round is over, and now the stage is set for the Main Round!
The best teams from Groups A, B, E, and F will go head-to-head at Rotterdam Ahoy. Meanwhile, the best teams from Groups C, D, G, and H will compete at the Westfalenhallen in Dortmund.
One ticket, three matches
With a ticket to the Main Round, you get to experience world-class handball:
- Three matches in one day
- The best teams from Groups A, B, E, and F at Rotterdam Ahoy, and from Groups C, D, G, and H at the Westfalenhallen in Dortmund.
- The exact match-ups depend on the results of the group stage. Excitement guaranteed!