Danish handball clubs prepare for new season and Champions League

Danish handball clubs are making significant moves ahead of the new season. Team Esbjerg has finalized its Champions League group stage schedule, which includes a challenging opening away match against Borussia Dortmund on September 5. Other scheduled opponents include Sola HK, Buducnost, and CSM Bucuresti.

In the transfer market, a competitive race is emerging between title favorites Team Esbjerg and Odense Håndbold. Odense has strengthened its roster by signing Emilie Clemmensen from Sønderjyske Kvindehåndbold, alongside existing profiles like Johanna Bundsen and Anna Vyakhireva. Team Esbjerg has countered by securing Danish national team player Julie Scaglione from Ikast Håndbold on a contract lasting until 2030, though she is currently sidelined with a hand injury.

Meanwhile, Sønderjyske Herrehåndbold is preparing for its first official competitive match of the season in the cup tournament against HC Midtjylland. The team enters the fixture following several successful test matches and will debut new players including Thorsten Fries, Kasper Teglgaard, Rasmus Madsen, and Reinier Taboada.