Handball clubs, balls and passion

LNH and LFH: the two French professional leagues

French professional handball is organised around two leagues. The LNH, National Handball League created in 2004, manages the men's first division championship and the Proligue, the lower tier. The LFH, Women's Handball League, oversees the women's elite, one of the most competitive in Europe. Each league has its official ball, with a design that is regularly updated.

The supporter versions of these balls feature the colours seen every weekend in the arenas: playing with the LNH ball or the one from the LFH means using the same design as the professional players, whether in training or in the garden.

The other teams

The supporter world also includes:

• French Team.
• National Teams.

The entire universe is brought together on the supporter page.

The Paris Saint-Germain Handball, from Asnières to the European elite

The Parisian club was born in 1941 under the name of Patriotes d'Asnières, then changed names and venues several times before joining Paris Saint-Germain in the early ninety's. After becoming Paris Handball following a split in 2002, it took the name of PSG Handball in 2012, when it was purchased by Qatar Sports Investments.

Since then, the club has established itself as the benchmark for the men's championship and a regular participant in the Final Four of the Champions League. The PSG-coloured ball allows supporters to show their allegiance to the club, both in the stands and on the court.

Champions League and European League: the ball of European cups

The EHF Champions League brings together the best clubs on the continent and concludes with a Final Four held in Cologne since 2010, in a venue of nearly twenty thousand seats. The European League, the second European cup, hosts clubs ranked just behind, including several French teams. Since 2016, these competitions have been played with a specially designed Select ball, with a design that changes regularly.

Montpellier won the Champions League in 2003 and again in 2018, two nights that marked French club handball. The supporter versions of these balls allow fans to play with the model from those grand European evenings.

Good deals

Great bargains can also be found in good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and the items shipped in 24h are prepared and sent out in 24 hours. The highlights of the year follow a stable order: the Black Friday at the end of autumn, the end-of-year holidays, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, followed by the summer sales and back-to-school season.

Frequently asked questions

What size to choose for a club ball given to a child?

To ensure it's useful, take the size that corresponds to the age: size one up to about twelve years for a boy and fourteen years for a girl, then size two. For a ball intended for collection, size doesn’t matter much.

Does a supporter version club ball work for official matches?

It's suitable for leisure and training, but official matches are played with the ball provided by the club or required by the competition. For intensive use in every session, a match ball is more durable.

How to display a club ball without damaging it?

Place it on a stand away from direct sunlight, which can fade the colours and dry out the cover. Slightly deflate it if it won't be used for several months, to relieve the seams and bladder.

What is the Proligue in handball?

It's the second professional men's division, managed by the LNH below the first level. Its best clubs gain access to the elite at the end of the sports year, making it the stepping stone to French professional handball.

Why does the design of club balls change regularly?

The leagues and manufacturers refresh the design to signify a new contract period or an anniversary, like the twentieth anniversary of the LNH in 2024. Each design thus becomes a milestone for collectors.