What is NextGen Handball Europe
NextGen Handball Europe is more than just a tournament.
NextGen Handball Europe is an international European youth handball tournament created for young female and male athletes who are ready to take their first or next step onto the European stage. It brings together clubs from across the continent in a high-quality, open, and inclusive competition format.
The event is open to all handball clubs, with no qualification requirements,
Hosted in the beautiful coastal city of Poreč, Croatia, the tournament combines competitive handball, excellent sports infrastructure, and a festival-like atmosphere in a safe, compact, and welcoming destination.
Competition details
The competition at NextGen Handball Europe consists of two main phases: Group Stage & Elimination & Ranking Phase.
The system ensures that all teams continue to compete for final placement, from 1st place to the last position, until the final day of the tournament
NextGen Handball - Rules and Regulations
NextGen Handball - Terms and Conditions
IHF - Rules of the Indoor Handball
Guaranteed minimum 6 matches per team.
Match duration in all categories:
2 x 15 minutes
Medals, trophies and individual awards per each category.
Single round-robin format. Each team plays 3 matches in the group – on 21 September and 22 September.
All teams advance to the elimination phase, but into different competition paths.
Top 2 teams qualify for the Main Quarterfinals. 3rd and 4th teams qualify for the Placement Quarterfinals.
Participation & Accommodation Model
Choose the plan that’s right for your team.
Participation Fee (sporting part of the tournament)
120 € / per person
- Participation in the tournament competition
- match organization
- Referees and match officials
- Competition management
- Live results and match scheduling
- Accreditation for players and officials
- Medals and trophies
- Tournament organization and administration
- Basic medical support during matches
Accommodation Package (optional service)
260 € / per person
- 5 nights hotels accommodation
- Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Twin rooms
- Accommodation in Plava Laguna Hotels – Zelena Laguna Resort
- Accommodation in the official tournament hotel area
- Opportunity to stay together with other participating teams
- Full tournament atmosphere
ABOUT ACCOMMODATION
Official accommodation and venues partner
Plava Laguna is one of Croatia’s leading tourism companies, with over 65 years of successful operation built on sustainable development and continuous quality improvement.
Operating in Poreč, Umag, and Dubrovnik, the company manages more than 17,000 accommodation units across hotels, resorts, and campsites, with a capacity of over 44,000 guests daily. The offer is enriched with marinas, restaurants, sports facilities, and major international events such as the ATP tournament in Umag and Ironman 70.3 Poreč.
Mission & Vision & Objectives
Our mission is to create a high-quality European youth handball event that empowers young athletes through sport, international experience, and fair competition, while fostering friendship, education, and long-term development.
Our vision is to become one of the leading European youth handball tournaments, recognized for excellence, inclusiveness, and positive impact on young athletes, clubs, and the host destination.
Sporting
Provide high-quality international competition for youth handball players.
Support long-term player development
through international exposure.
Promote fair play, respect, and sporting values.
Encourage participation across different handball levels.
Educational&Social
Offer young athletes an international learning experience.
Promote cultural exchange and European cooperation.
Encourage teamwork, discipline, and healthy lifestyles.
Create positive role models through sport.
Strategic
Establish a recognizable European youth handball brand.
Develop a long-term annual tournament.
Expand the project into multiple editions (Summer / Winter).
Attract clubs, federations, and partners across Europe.
About us
Building the Future of Youth Handball in Europe
Hrvoje Čustonja has dedicated more than 15 years to developing youth and school sport at national and international level.
With NextGen Handball Europe, Hrvoje brings this experience into the world of handball — creating a tournament that is not only competitive, but also educational, inclusive, and truly European. His mission is simple: to give young players their first great international sporting experience.
