French handball cups to change format

Starting in 2028, the men's and women's French handball cups will use a Final Four format, which involves four teams competing in semi-finals and a final match over the same weekend.

Final Four format explained

In this format, the top four teams from the competition will qualify for the Final Four, where they will play two semi-final matches, and the winners of those will face off in the final.

Bercy chosen as venue

The matches will be held at Bercy, a well-known indoor arena in Paris, which has hosted various sports events and concerts in the past.

Change aims to boost spectator interest

The decision to implement the Final Four format is intended to increase fan engagement by concentrating all crucial matches into a single weekend, similar to formats used in other major sports leagues.