German Handball Federation

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German Handball Federation, also known as DHB, is a privately owned entity headquartered in Dortmund, Germany. Founded in 1949, the organization employs approximately 70 individuals and reported $24.7M in revenue as of 2024. The organization specializes in ball sports, functioning as the national handball association of Germany. The DHB organizes team handball within Germany and represents German handball internationally. It has been a member of the International Handball Federation (IHF) since 1950 and the European Handball Federation (EHF) since 1991.

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Founded

1949

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Headquarters

Germany

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Ball sports

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Privately Owned

News Summary:

The German Handball Federation (DHB) recently announced the next steps in the ticket sales process for the 2027 IHF Men’s World Championship in Germany, with the preliminary round draw scheduled for June 10 in Munich. This followed the opening of media accreditation on May 18 for the preliminary round draw of the 30th IHF Men's Handball World Championship, set to take place on June 10, 2026, at the Hofbräuhaus in Munich. Earlier, on January 11, the DHB extended the contract of Markus Gaugisch as head coach of the German women's national team until 2028, with a mandate to prepare the team for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles after he guided them to a silver medal at the 2025 World Championship.

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Jun

3rd

2026

01:00

Events, B2B Tag

Next ticket sales phase for the 2027 IHF Men’s World Championship scheduled

The 2027 IHF Men’s World Championship in Germany is coming closer: One week before the preliminary round draw on 10 June in Munich, the German Handball Federation (DHB) has announced the next steps in the ticket sales process.

International Handball Federation

May

18th

2026

01:00

Events, B2B Tag

Media accreditation open for 2027 IHF Men's World Championship Draw

Media accreditation is now open for the preliminary round draw of the 30th IHF Men's Handball World Championship, which will take place on 10 June 2026, from 17:00 CEST, at the Hofbräuhaus in Munich, Germany.

International Handball Federation

Jan

11th

2026

18:30

Management Changes, B2B Tag

German Handball Federation Extends Contract with Women's National Team Head Coach Markus Gaugisch Until 2028

[Translated] Markus Gaugisch will continue to work with the German women's national team, which won silver at the 2025 World Championship under his guidance.The future of the 51-year-old specialist looked uncertain before the tournament. Now, as announced by the German Handball Federation on Sunday, a new contract has been signed with him until 2028.— It's a great honor for me to work with the German women's national team and prepare it for the 2028 Olympic Games.

Handballfast

Jan

11th

2026

11:58

B2B Tag

Silver Coach Remains German Women's Handball Team Coach

[Translated] Markus Gaugisch will remain the coach of the German women's handball team beyond the summer. The German Handball Federation and the 51-year-old announced the contract extension until the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, about a month after the silver medal at the World Championship.

Westfälische Nachrichten

Jan

11th

2026

10:31

B2B Tag

Decision made: Gaugisch remains coach of the German women's handball team

[Translated] With coach Markus Gaugisch, the German women's handball team took silver at the World Championships in December. Now, the future of the successful coach has been clarified. Markus Gaugisch will also remain coach of the German women's handball team beyond the summer. The German Handball Federation and the 51-year-old announced the contract extension until and including the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, about a month after the silver medal at the World Championships.

Opera News

Nov

26th

2025

04:30

Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag

Lidl and the German Handball Federation extend successful partnership prematurely until 2030

[Translated] Bad Wimpfen (ots)Lidl in Germany and the German Handball Federation (DHB) are continuing their joint history and working together for the next five years.

Presseportal Germany

Nov

25th

2025

09:35

B2B Tag

Title at Home World Cup? Handball Women Wager Record Prize

[Translated] Before the start of the home World Cup, the DHB presidency has unanimously decided on a new prize regulation for the women's national team. In the event of a title, a record sum is at stake.The German handballers will start the WM tournament on Wednesday, and the Porsche-Arena in Stuttgart will host their first opponent, Iceland.

Kicker (de)

Nov

25th

2025

05:10

B2B Tag

Strong Signal: Handballers Wink at Record Prize at WM

[Translated] The German Handball Federation has significantly increased the prizes for the home WM. For the players, this is a short time before the start of the tournament a significant sign of appreciation.The German handballers are in line for a record prize in the event of a WM triumph.

Westfälische Nachrichten

Jun

1st

2025

18:30

Successful start to our ATLAS Partner Days 2025!

From Munich to Stuttgart, Dortmund and Hamburg. The ATLAS Partner Days were a complete success, with countless inspiring conversations and new impulses. In addition to direct conversations, there were also exciting stage talks and presentations:From the German Handball Federation (DHB), with whom ATLAS has been associated as a main sponsor since thebeginning of the year, to Joey Kelly, extreme sportsman and ATLAS brand ambassador – with inspiring insights intoperseverance, team spirit, and determination.

Atlasschuhe

Jun

1st

2025

18:30

Successful start to our ATLAS Partner Days 2025!

Atlasschuhe

Apr

6th

2025

18:30

Moustafa vs. Butzeck in IHF 2025 elections

For the first time in over a decade, the presidency of the International Handball Federation will be contested. Egyptian Hassan Moustafa, who has led the organisation since 2000, will face German candidate Gerd Butzeck at the 40th IHF Congress in Cairo from 19-22 December.

Inside The Games

German Handball Federation sells broadcasting rights of its 6 handball competitions to 8 companies globally, covering 3 countries. German Handball Federation's rights holders include ZDF.