Four teams remain in contention for the European League title. The draw for the first day of Final four action has been done, with HSG Blomberg-Lippe against Ikast HB and Thüringer HC against JDA Dijon.
Two German teams, one from France and one Danish side meet up in Graz on Saturday 3 May and Sunday 4 May. While the places on the podium will be established a new champion will be crowned since last year’s winner, Storhamar got to try their luck in Champions League.
Ikast HB might regain the title after the triumph 2022/23. Including playing under the name of Herring-Ikast the club has made it to the final weekend in three out of four earlier occasions of the second-tier cup.
Thüringer HC clinched bronze medal last year and hope to stop Ikast´s domination. The teams facing each other in the other semifinal are Final four debutants.
EHF also conducted a draw for the order of finals in European Cup. Here BM Porrino (Spain) will start at home on the weekend of 10/11 May with the return game hosted by Valur (Iceland) 17/18 May.