European Championship Women (EU) 2025/26

The European Women's Handball Championship, widely known by its acronym EHF Euro, stands as the premier continental tournament for senior women's national handball sides. Run by the European Handball Federation (EHF), the event is governed by a biennial cycle that dictates the rhythm of European international play.

The structure of the final tournament underwent a significant shift for the 2024 edition. While the competition historically featured 16 nations, the field expanded to 24 teams for the current cycle, a format set to run through 2032. This expansion altered the pathway to the knockout stages; the top two sides from each group now progress automatically, while the four best third-placed teams also secure a place in the Round of 16. Qualification for these slots is determined through a separate EHF Euro Qualifiers process, which includes preliminary rounds for lower-ranked nations and main groups for the stronger contenders. Host nations receive automatic entry into the finals.

Norway holds the record for success in the competition, claiming ten titles between 1998 and 2024. They recently defeated Denmark 31–23 in the 2024 final hosted in Vienna. Denmark follows with three victories, while Hungary, Montenegro, and France have each won the title once. The 2024 championship was co-hosted by Austria, Hungary, and Switzerland.

The tournament operates independently of promotion or relegation systems. It remains distinct from the IHF World Women's Handball Championship and the EHF Champions League, serving as the pinnacle event for European national teams.