# EHF Champions League handball season opening

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20260911-ehf-champions-league-handball-season-opening
> Updated: 2026-09-11T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

The EHF Champions League handball season has commenced with opening matches for several European clubs.

Industria Kielce secured a 30:29 victory against Swiss champions HC Kriens-Lucerna. Despite roster challenges caused by injuries to multiple players, Kielce maintained a lead established in the first half to win the match. 

In another opening fixture, RK Zagreb faced Slovenian side Celje. Zagreb managed to secure a result in a highly competitive match, though they faced constant pressure from Celje throughout the game.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-11: RK Zagreb defeats Celje in Champions League opener

RK Zagreb defeated Slovenian side Celje 31:29 in their Handball Champions League opener, securing a critical win to stay competitive in the tournament.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rk-zagreb-defeats-celje-in-champions-league-opener

### 2026-09-08: Industria Kielce defeats HC Kriens-Lucerna in Champions League opener

Industria Kielce defeated HC Kriens-Lucerna 30:29 in their Champions League handball opener, overcoming injury concerns to secure a narrow victory against the Swiss champions.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/industria-kielce-defeats-hc-kriens-lucerna-in-champions-league-opener

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Cite as: EHF Champions League handball season opening. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/20260911-ehf-champions-league-handball-season-opening