Alicante hosts the Handball King's Cup at the Tecnificación Center

The competition brings together the eight best national teams this weekend in the city of Alicante.

Generic image of a handball on a sports arena court.
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Generic image of a handball on a sports arena court.

The Generalitat has highlighted Alicante's capacity to host the 2026 Handball King's Cup, which begins this Friday at the Tecnificación Center.

The competition, promoted by the General Directorate of Sport, brings together the eight best teams from the top national category. During the presentation, the regional sports official highlighted Alicante's historical connection to the sport, describing it as a hallmark of the city.
The organization has worked in synergy with local institutions to ensure the tournament's success, aiming to boost fan engagement and secure the future of the sport. According to official sources, the event serves as a tourism and sports showcase to attract visitors from other autonomous communities.

"The Comunitat Valenciana has a great capacity to organize top-level sporting events, and this Cup is further proof of our commitment to sport."

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The match schedule begins this Friday with the host team, Horneo Alicante, facing Bada Huesca. The other clubs participating in this edition are Bidasoa Irun, Bathco Torrelavega, Viveros Herol Nava, REBI Cuenca, Barça, and Recoletas Atlético Valladolid.