Referee teams announced for the IHF Men's Handball World Championship 2027

The countdown to the IHF Men's Handball World Championship 2027 moved forward on 30 October, when the International Handball Federation announced the referee appointments for the tournament in Germany.

A total of 26 referee pairs from 22 national federations have been selected, representing Europe, Africa, Asia, and South and Central America. Four additional pairs have been named as reserves. The appointments add another confirmed detail to the event, which will bring 32 national teams together across six German host cities.

The IHF Men's Handball World Championship 2027 is scheduled to run from 13 to 31 January 2027 in Munich, Stuttgart, Kiel, Magdeburg, Hanover, and Cologne. The opening match is set for Munich on 13 January, with Germany scheduled to face Tunisia at SAP Garden at 20:30. The final weekend will take place at the LANXESS Arena in Cologne on 31 January.

Official ticket sales are already underway, with availability varying by venue and matchday. The tournament’s official FAQ lists the next planned sales phase for 1 December 2026 at 12:00, when remaining inventory or seats released from event and broadcast holds could be offered. Fans can also check and buy Tickets for the IHF Men's Handball World Championship 2027 on infotickets.com.