EHF Champions League Final4 2025: Complete Schedule and Results

Cologne, Germany - The 2025 EHF Men’s Champions League Final4 is set to unfold this weekend at the LANXESS arena, where four elite handball teams will compete for the prestigious title. The defending champions, FC Barcelona, are looking to secure their fourth title in five years, while HBC Nantes, Füchse Berlin, and SC Magdeburg aim to dethrone them.

This weekend’s highly anticipated tournament will feature semi-final matchups on Saturday, June 14, starting with Füchse Berlin facing HBC Nantes at 15:00 Central European Time (UTC+2), followed by FC Barcelona taking on SC Magdeburg at 18:00. The final and third-place matches will conclude the event on Sunday, June 15, at 15:00 and 18:00, respectively.

FC Barcelona, with a record 21 semi-final appearances, will be wary of their opponents SC Magdeburg who ended their title hopes in the 2023 semi-finals, ultimately claiming the championship. According to Xavi Pascual, the head coach of Barcelona, “We are motivated to regain our title and learn from our past mistakes against Magdeburg.”

Füchse Berlin marks its return to the Final4 for the first time since 2012, featuring IHF World Championship and Olympic MVP Mathias Gidsel. Gidsel expressed optimism stating, “We have worked hard to reach this stage, and our team is ready to challenge for the title.” HBC Nantes, who finished fourth in 2021, is eager to capitalize on their experience and advance to the final. Their coach, Alberto Entrerrios, remarked, “Our goal is clear — we want to win it all this time.”

The tournament will be streamed live on EHFTV, with DAZN and Eurosport offering coverage depending on regional availability. Fans are encouraged to check local listings as geo-restrictions may apply.

In a broader context, the significance of the EHF Champions League extends beyond the tournament. As outlined in the latest report from the European Handball Federation (EHF), the league continues to grow in popularity, attracting a diverse fanbase and enhancing the sport's profile on the global stage.

The tournament not only showcases athletic prowess but also serves as a platform for cultural exchange and community engagement across Europe.

As the matches approach, anticipation builds for what promises to be a thrilling and competitive Final4 weekend, highlighting the pinnacle of men’s handball in Europe. The outcomes of these matches will shape the landscape of the sport for years to come, whether it be through emerging talents or the continued dominance of established teams like FC Barcelona.