July 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most dynamic and celebratory months in handball’s recent history, with a global calendar brimming with top-level competitions and grassroots initiatives.

At the center of this vibrant schedule is International Handball Week, taking place from 12 to 18 July. This dedicated week is more than a symbolic gesture; it is a worldwide celebration of handball’s unifying power, with federations, clubs, and communities across every continent delivering activities to highlight the sport’s diversity and spirit.

This International Handball Week is expected to draw unprecedented attention to handball, engaging new fans and reaffirming the sport’s role as a bridge between cultures and generations.

Handball will be played throughout the globe this month, on all continents, with several IHF Trophies being scheduled. Twelve teams will line up at the start of the IHF Trophy North America and the Caribbean – Junior in Canada, between 16 and 20 July, with six teams taking part in the IHF Trophy South America in Lima, Peru, between 23 and 27 July.

The month begins with the EHF YAC17 Beach Handball EURO, running from 3 to 6 July in Alanya, Türkiye. This youth tournament showcases the next generation of European talent on the sand, offering young athletes a chance to compete at the highest level and experience the unique atmosphere of international beach handball, coming right after the 2025 IHF Men’s and Women’s Youth Beach Handball World Championships, won by Spain.

After the 18 men’s and 18 women’s teams feature at the EHF YAC17 Beach Handball EURO, it is time for the senior EHF Beach Handball EURO to take place, between 8 and 13 July, also in Alanya, Türkiye.

Beach handball fans will be drawn to the 2025 IHF Beach Handball Global Tour Stage 2, which features top international teams and showcases the sport’s dynamic, spectator-friendly format. The event’s second stage will be held in Laredo, Spain, on 29 and 30 July.

Back to indoor competitions, the 2025 NACHC Men’s Club Championship will take place between 4 and 8 July in Las Vegas, United States of America, with seven teams from five countries at the start. The winner of the competition will qualify for the 2025 IHF Men’s Club World Championship in Egypt.

The Women’s 19 EHF EURO 2025, held from 9 to 20 July, gathers the continent’s top under-19 women’s teams. It serves as a showcase for emerging talent and offers a glimpse into the future of European women’s handball, taking place in Podgorica, Montenegro. Tickets for the 2026 IHF Women’s Junior World Championship will be available for the best teams at the start of the competition, where 24 teams line up.

In Asia, the 11th Asian Women’s Youth Championship, running from 18 to 26 July, is a key event for Asian federations, offering young athletes invaluable international experience and helping to raise the standard of women’s handball across the continent. This is also a qualifying event for the 2026 IHF Women’s Junior World Championship, and will feature eight teams set to battle for the trophy in Jinggangshan, People’s Republic of China.

The 2025 European Youth Olympic Festival, taking place 20 to 26 July, offers a multi-sport environment where Europe’s best young athletes, including handball players, compete and experience the Olympic spirit. Eight teams will take part in the men’s competition (U-17) and eight teams will play in the women’s competition in Skopje, North Macedonia.

Finally, the month closes with the W17 EHF EURO, beginning 30 July and running into August, where Europe’s top under-17 women’s teams take center stage, offering a glimpse at the future stars of the game.

With International Handball Week as the centerpiece, July 2025 is set to be a true festival of handball, celebrating the sport’s growth, diversity, and the shared passion of its global community.