Women’s Final4 in Handball Moves to Odense from 2025 to 2027

The Cup Will Be Fought for on Funen for the Next Three Years

When the top four teams compete for the Women’s Final4 cup between Christmas and New Year, Jyske Bank Arena in Odense will provide the backdrop. And this won’t be a short-term affair – the four thrilling matches will have a permanent home in Odense for the coming three years.

“We have high expectations for what we can achieve in Odense. The arena, with space for 4,000 spectators, is the perfect size, we can accommodate all players and sponsors under one roof, and the adjacent hall offers great opportunities for pre-match activities to energise the audience. In my view, it’s the ideal setting for the continued development of the Women’s Final4 concept,” says Thomas Christensen, CEO of Tophåndbold, who brings experience from the men’s Final4.

One key reason why one of Danish handball’s flagship events is dropping anchor in Odense is the strong collaboration between the arena, the city, and the local tourism organisation – a partnership already proven successful through events like the Denmark Open in badminton, which is being held in Odense for the 19th time this year.

“We look forward to welcoming the four cup finalists to our city, which in recent years has truly become a handball city – particularly on the women’s side, where we are among the best in the world. Fans can look forward to a few days where handball takes centre stage, and where we – with our usual creativity and passion – give visitors from near and far a taste of Odense and Funen while making it an even prouder time to be an Odense local. We look to raise the bar for what a Final4 event can be – and I of course hope to see Odense on top of the podium once again,” says Odense Mayor Peter Rahbæk Juel.

With match times scheduled later in the day, there’s ample opportunity for visitors to explore Odense – especially those who choose to stay on Funen for a few days during the cup festivities. And hopefully, many will.

“We’ve had our eyes on the Women’s Final4 for a while. It fits perfectly into a period of low hotel occupancy, so it aligns well with our strategy of extending the tourism season. It’s going to be a handball celebration for both locals and visitors – and one we can develop year after year. We’ve had great success with that in other events in Odense,” says Jakob Staun, Head of Events at Destination Fyn.

Enrico Augustinus, CEO of Odense Sport & Event, also looks forward to three years of elite handball:
“We’ve seen during previous major sporting events how important it is to have everything – accommodation, catering, and tournament facilities – under one roof. That’s why we’re excited about our expanded hotel capacity and our ability to activate the entire OCC complex, which helps generate growing interest – now also among handball circles. Together with Destination Fyn and Odense Municipality, we’ve proven we can deliver top-tier experiences for both players and spectators, and with a three-year outlook, we’re in a great position to optimise even further.”

The Funen partnership has already earned two international awards following last year’s VICTOR Denmark Open in badminton, where both the VIP and player experiences were named the best on the World Tour.

Quick facts:

• The Women’s Final4 takes place at Jyske Bank Arena on December 29–30, 2025
• The hosting agreement is confirmed for three years in Odense
• Jyske Bank Arena can accommodate 4,000 spectators for the Women’s Final4 2025
• Around 50% of spectators at Final4 events typically stay overnight in or near the host city

For more information:

• Thomas Christensen, CEO, TopHåndbold, +45 22 62 90 62
• Peter Rahbæk Juel, Mayor of Odense, via press advisor Alexander Mose-Johansen, +45 24 37 33 97
• Jakob Staun, Head of Events, Destination Fyn, +45 61 68 73 70
• Enrico Augustinus, CEO, Odense Sport & Event, +45 20 49 56 19