Hannover's handball team faces off against KRC Genk in their qualification game - Hannover's handball team faces off against Alkaloid Skopje in the qualifying round
**TSV Hannover-Burgdorf Set to Face HC Alkaloid Skopje in European League Qualification Round**
The handball community is buzzing with anticipation as TSV Hannover-Burgdorf prepares to embark on their fourth international campaign in the European League. The German team qualified for the competition by finishing sixth in the previous Bundesliga season.
The first leg of the qualification round against HC Alkaloid Skopje from North Macedonia will take place in Hannover over the weekend of August 30-31, 2025. The return leg will be held in Skopje over the weekend of September 6-7, 2025.
TSV Hannover-Burgdorf's last European League appearance was in the 2023/24 season, where they were eliminated in the playoff round by IK Sävehof from Sweden. Notably, the team had opted out of international participation before the 2020/21 season due to financial reasons.
Meanwhile, HC Alkaloid Skopje will be making their debut in the competition. The matchup was decided in the draw conducted by the European Handball Federation (EHF) in Vienna on July 15, 2025.
Other German teams like SG Flensburg-Handewitt, MT Melsungen, and THW Kiel are already qualified directly for the group stage of the European League. The group phase draw is scheduled for July 18, with group matches starting October 14, 2025. For TSV Hannover-Burgdorf, winning this qualification tie is crucial to advance to the group stage.
Coached by Christian Prokop, TSV Hannover-Burgdorf is determined to make a strong showing in the European League. The team's future participation in the competition, including potential hosting of events in Hamburg, remains uncertain.
The European League final round is set for May 30 and 31, 2026, making this qualification round a significant stepping stone for TSV Hannover-Burgdorf in their pursuit of European glory.
**Key Facts:**
- Teams: TSV Hannover-Burgdorf vs HC Alkaloid Skopje - First leg: August 30-31, 2025, in Hannover - Second leg: September 6-7, 2025, in Skopje - Hannover’s last Europe: 2023/24 European League, eliminated in playoffs - Qualification status: Winner advances to group stage starting October 14, 2025
[1] European Handball Federation official website [2] TSV Hannover-Burgdorf official website [3] Handball-Bundesliga official website
- In anticipation for their fourth European League campaign, TSV Hannover-Burgdorf is drafting their community and employment policies to accommodate international matches, with a particular focus on the upcoming qualification round against HC Alkaloid Skopje, a debutante in the European League.
- As TSV Hannover-Burgdorf gears up for the European League qualification round, their employment policy includes provisions for their players to participate in the football culture of their opponents, as they believe sports, such as football, can foster camaraderie among teams from different countries.