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27TH IHF WOMEN’S HANDBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2025
26.11 - 14.12.2025

ROTTER-
DAM

Rotterdam is one of the host cities for all rounds of the IHF World Championship. The city is known as a modern port city with more than 600.000 inhabitants, and it represents 170 nationalities. Rotterdam offers a welcoming environment for fans from all over the world. The final will take place in a sold-out Rotterdam Ahoy, where more than 10.000 spectators are welcome.

’s-
Hertogen-
bosch

’s-Hertogenbosch, as known as Den Bosch is a city where history, culture, and charm converge, will serve as the backdrop for the group stage and the President’s Cup of the Handball World Championship 2205. Fans will experience handball at the highest level as the modern and atmospheric Maaspoort transforms into an aesthetic sports dome.

Match Schedule

The draw for the 2025 Handball World Championship will take place at the end of May 2025. Once the draw is complete, we will announce the full match schedule. Until then, a provisional schedule is available, and the final days in Rotterdam have already been confirmed.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the ticket prices? (Netherlands)

Click here for an overview of all prices. The prices are calculated including 9% VAT. The handling fee is calculated including 21% VAT.  The handling fee is €1,50 per ticket.

How far are the seats from the court during the matches? (Netherlands)

The distance between the seats and the court varies depending on the stadium and seating section. For all matches, the court is positioned to ensure excellent visibility from every seat, whether you’re close to the action or seated higher up in the stands.

Would you like to know exactly how far your seat is from the court? Check out the seating maps with distances to the court for Ahoy Rotterdam or Maaspoort ‘s-Hertogenbosch.

Can I buy a disabled ticket? (Netherlands)

Yes, on the wheelchair platform, each accessible spot includes space for one companion. The price for an accessible ticket is equivalent to a category 2 ticket. Accessible tickets can be purchased through the official ticket shop.

If you are coming with additional people, they will need to purchase their tickets via the official ticket shop. Please note that without an accessible ticket and companion ticket, you will not have access to the wheelchair platform.

Can I buy kids tickets? (Netherlands)

There are also kids’ tickets available at half the price of a regular ticket. Please note: the number of kids’ tickets per event is limited (while supplies last). Kids’ tickets are intended for children aged 4 to 12. Children under 4 have free admission but must sit on a parent’s lap.