Privately Owned, International Handball Federation, also known as IHF, is headquartered in Switzerland. Founded in 1946, it employs approximately 90 individuals and reported $32.8M in revenue as of 2024. Functioning as a tier 2 media tech buyer, the organization specializes in spectator sports, serving as the administrative and controlling body for handball and beach handball. Its responsibilities include the organization of major international tournaments, notably the IHF World Men's Handball Championship, which commenced in 1938, and the IHF World Women's Handball Championship, which commenced in 1957.
The International Handball Federation (IHF) held the draw for the 19th edition of the Men's Club World Championship on July 22 at its Head Office in Basel. This event confirmed the Preliminary Qualification pairings and the Group Phase line-up for the revamped 10-team competition, scheduled to take place in Egypt's New Administrative Capital from September 24 to October 1, 2026. This follows the IHF's announcement on July 15 that the draw would occur on July 22, highlighting the introduction of a revamped 10-team format and the competition's return to Egypt for the third consecutive edition. Earlier, on July 10, the IHF had confirmed the 2026 Men’s Club World Championship line-up, detailing the new 10-team structure and the event’s staging in the New Administrative Capital, Egypt, from September 24 to October 1, 2026.
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International Handball Federation (IHF) offers 8 products in the media and telecoms services and sports industries. International Handball Federation (IHF)'s product portfolio comprises of ball sports, sports tickets, merchandise and sponsorship and search, social, and retail media.
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International Handball Federation (IHF)'s revenues were less than $50M in 2024. Caretta Research has split International Handball Federation (IHF)'s revenue into 3 different product categories, the largest of which is handball. For full access to International Handball Federation (IHF)'s revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.
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International Handball Federation (IHF) sells broadcasting rights of its 5 handball competitions to 69 companies globally, covering 21 countries. International Handball Federation (IHF)'s rights holders include YouTube. International Handball Federation (IHF) currently holds broadcasting rights for sports competitions including handball.
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