Promotions

Cologne will play a central role in the 2027 Men's Handball World Championship and is scheduled to host the main round as well as the entire final round (quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final).

The matches will be played in the LANXESS arena, which, with a capacity of approximately 19,250, is considered one of the "Meccas of handball."

Dates: The World Championship will take place from January 13 to 31, 2027.

Key dates in Cologne:
Main round (Group II): January 21–25, 2027.

Final weekend: The semi-finals and placement matches are scheduled for January 29, 2027, with the grand final concluding on January 31, 2027.

German team: Germany will play its preliminary round in Munich. If the team qualifies, they will travel to Cologne for the main round.

Tickets and Advance Sales

General ticket sales for the 2027 World Championship in Germany began on December 15, 2025. Tickets can be purchased through official platforms such as the LANXESS arena ticket shop or Eventim.