Match Schedule for Ukraine’s Women’s Team at the 2026 European Championship
The Ukrainian women’s handball team has learned its match schedule for the 2026 European Championship. The tournament will be hosted across five nations: Czech Republic, Turkey, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia. Ukraine has been placed in Group E alongside Poland, France, and the Faroe Islands. All Group E matches will take place in Katowice, Poland.
According to the schedule, Ukraine’s first game is set for December 5 at 21:30, facing the Faroe Islands. Their second match will be on December 7 at 19:00 against Poland. The group stage concludes on December 9 at 21:30, with Ukraine taking on France. A total of 24 teams will compete, divided into six groups. The top two from each group will advance to the next round.
Euro 2026: Key Details and Outlook
The 2026 Women’s European Handball Championship runs from December 3 to December 20. The preliminary round will be held in Oradea and Cluj-Napoca (Romania), Antalya (Turkey), Brno (Czech Republic), Katowice (Poland), and Bratislava (Slovakia). The main round is scheduled in Cluj-Napoca for teams from Groups A, B, and C, and in Katowice for those from Groups D, E, and F. Semifinals will take place on December 18, 2026, at the Katowice arena, with the final following on December 20, 2026, at the same venue.
Ukraine secured their spot at Euro 2026 by finishing third in their qualifying group, which included Sweden, Serbia, and Lithuania. This marks the 13th appearance for the Ukrainian women’s team in the championship’s history. Their best performance came at Euro 2000, where they claimed silver. Now, the squad has a chance to showcase their talent on the international stage and aim for a repeat of past success.
The European Handball Championship is a major milestone for Ukraine’s women’s team, offering an opportunity to demonstrate their potential and compete at the highest level. Participation also highlights the growing prominence of handball in Ukraine, as the team strives to reach new heights. Building on previous achievements, the players will not only fight for advancement but also look to strengthen their standing in global sports.
As the Ukrainian women’s handball team prepares for their upcoming matches in the Euro 2026, it's essential to understand the context of their placement in the tournament. For a deeper insight into how the team was positioned for the draw and what it means for their chances, check out our detailed coverage on their placement in the fourth pot for the Euro 2026 draw here.