Handball: the Supporter Zone
The supporter section for handball brings together jerseys and balls in the colours of the French team, clubs from the Starligue, and major European competitions. The supporter balls reflect the design of the models from the LNH, LFH, European Championship, or EHF Champions League, for playing in the garden or cherishing the memories of matches experienced from the stands.
Support the Blues and your club, from the stands to the field.
The Experts and the Blues, two title-winning French teams
The Experts, the French men's team, won Olympic gold in Beijing in 2008, London in 2012, and Tokyo in 2021, and lifted the world trophy in Paris in 2017, in front of their home crowd. The Blues also claimed gold in Tokyo in 2021, following a European title won in France in 2018, and became world champions in 2003, 2017, and 2023. Wearing the blue jersey in the stands means being part of this legacy: emblazoned with the rooster on the heart, it can be worn in large Parisian venues or while watching with friends on a screen.
LNH, LFH, and EHF balls in supporter version
The balls in supporter version reflect the colours of the match balls from major competitions. Select, the official supplier of the National Handball League since 2012, offers the Starligue ball, the LFH ball, and the EHF Champions League ball. Their construction, simpler than that of a hand-stitched match model, is suitable for casual play and light training. In terms of size, size one is for boys aged eight to twelve and girls up to fourteen, size two for women, older girls and boys aged twelve to sixteen, and size three for men beyond that.
French clubs and the Final Four in Cologne
Supporters of clubs follow the Starligue, the French men's championship, and the women's league, with strong local passion from Montpellier to Metz, via Paris and Chambéry. Montpellier won the Champions League in 2003 and then again in 2018, and Paris Saint-Germain has established itself among Europe’s top teams. Since 2010, the men's Final Four of the Champions League has taken place in Cologne, in a nearly twenty-thousand seat venue where fans from across Europe mix in the stands. The ball for this competition, in supporter version, is the most sought-after souvenir.
The selection
The supporter space is organised by team:
- French Team, to support the Experts and the Blues.
- Clubs, for fans of French and European clubs.
- National Teams, for other selections.
Player equipment can be found on the pages shoes, textile, balls, equipment, club space, on the page handball.
The supporter jersey: fit, printing, and care
The supporter jersey features the colours and patches of the match kit, with a more comfortable fit than the players' version, which is tailored very closely to the body. For the stands, the usual size is sufficient; to layer it over a warm layer, going up a size provides more room. A print with a name and number of a player, or their own name, personalises the jersey: it should be washed inside out at thirty degrees, without a tumble dryer, and never ironed directly on the letters. A scarf in the colours of the club or France completes the outfit for match nights.
Frequently asked questions
Can you bring a drum into a handball hall?
It depends on the rules of the venue and the organiser: many clubs allow instruments for their declared supporter groups, but not always for isolated spectators. Check with the club before the match, especially for an international fixture.
How do you make a handball supporter sign?
A sturdy A3 cardboard, thick letters, and two contrasting colours are enough to make it readable from the court. Make sure its size doesn’t block the view of spectators behind you and that the hall allows supports mounted on sticks.
What ball should you give to a young handball fan?
A supporter ball in the colours of the Champions League or the French championship delights young fans, in size one for a child aged eight to twelve. It can be used to play in the yard as well as to keep as a memento from the matches followed in the stands.
How to attend a match of the French handball teams?
Tickets for the matches of the Blues and the Blues played in France are sold by the French Handball Federation. For major championships abroad, tickets can be reserved on the official competition website, often several months in advance.
How to get a handball jersey signed?
Signing sessions organised by the clubs and the players’ exit after a match are the best opportunities. A medium tip permanent marker works well on polyester; then avoid washing the signed area, or have the jersey framed to preserve it.
