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13 Jan 2026 | Sportsbetting
Handball Euro 2026: Odds and bets
The 2026 European Handball Championship in Sweden, Denmark and Norway is fast approaching. Which bets does MERKUR BETS have in store for you? You’ll find out here. The favourites and the reigning European champions? Of course, we’ve got those too.
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Handball Euro 2026: Odds and bets
The Handball event of the year
Denmark
The reigning world and Olympic champions dominate world handball like hardly any other nation. Four consecutive World Championship titles speak for themselves - Denmark are once again among the hottest contenders for the title at the 2026 European Championship.
Denmark to win the European Championship: odds 1.30*
Sweden
Record European champions with a great tournament tradition. After winning the European Championship in 2022, Sweden are aiming to make history once again in front of their home crowd and further extend their impressive European Championship record.
Sweden to win the European Championship: odds 7.00*
France
Record world champions and reigning European champions. France bring experience, class and a winning mentality onto the court at every tournament – a favourite you should never rule out.
France to win the European Championship: odds 10.00*
Norway
The Scandinavian challenger has firmly established itself among the world’s elite. Several podium finishes at World Championships make it clear: Norway are ready for the next big step – perhaps even all the way to the top.
Norway to win the European Championship: odds 13.00*
Germany
Two-time European champions with a great tournament tradition. After winning the European Championship in 2016, the German team are planning to challenge right at the top once again and build on glorious handball moments – the dream of the next European Championship triumph lives on.
Germany to win the European Championship: odds 25.00*
Our betting options for the Handball European Championship
Ready? Then let’s go!
MERKUR BETS offers an exciting betting portfolio for handball fans. We bring these bets closer to you!
Whether group stage or final: with MERKUR BETS, you can place bets on all matches of the Handball European Championship before and during the tournament. You bet on the outcome of the match, meaning who will win or progress.
With this betting option, you place a bet on the overall winner before the start of the Handball European Championship.
With this betting option, you bet on the winner of each individual group.
🧠 Facts about the Handball European Championship
Where will the matches be played?
- Denmark (Herning)
- Norway (Oslo)
- Sweden (Malmö and Kristianstad)
When will the matches be played?
Start: Thursday, 15 January 2026
End: Sunday, 1 February 2026
Who are the record European champions?
- Sweden (5-time European champions)
Who are the reigning European handball champions?
- France (4-time European champions)
