Fixtures

Champions League Women 09/07 14:00 1 Team Esbjerg (W) vs Metz (W) - View
France Division 1 Women 09/10 18:00 2 Metz (W) vs Havre Athletic Club (W) - View
Champions League Women 09/13 16:00 2 Metz Women vs Borussia Dortmund (W) - View
France Division 1 Women 09/24 17:30 3 St. Amand du Hanaut Women vs Metz Women - View
France Division 1 Women 09/27 19:00 4 Stella St Maur Women vs Metz Women - View
Champions League Women 09/28 14:00 3 Gloria Bistrita (W) vs Metz Women - View

Results

France Division 1 Women 09/03 18:00 1 Chambray Touraine (W) v Metz (W) W 24-40
Club Friendlies Women 08/13 15:30 - Odense Handbold Women v Metz Women L 33-23
France Division 1 Women 06/08 13:00 26 Metz Women v Nice Women W 37-26
France Division 1 Women 06/04 18:00 25 [7] Plan De Cuques Women v Metz Women [1] W 22-38
Champions League Women 06/01 13:00 50 [2] Team Esbjerg Women v Metz Women [1] L 30-27
Champions League Women 05/31 16:00 2 [1] Metz Women v Odense Handbold Women [3] L 29-31
France Division 1 Women 05/24 16:00 24 Metz Women v Achenheim Truchtersheim Women W 37-19
France Division 1 Women 05/21 18:00 23 [8] Paris 92 Women v Metz Women [1] W 18-25
France Cup Women 05/17 17:30 1 Metz Women v Paris 92 Women W 32-18
France Division 1 Women 05/11 13:00 22 [2] Brest Women v Metz Women [1] W 30-31
France Division 1 Women 05/07 18:00 21 Metz Women v Sambre Avesnois Women W 38-27
France Division 1 Women 05/03 17:00 20 ESBF Besancon Women v Metz Women W 27-33

Wikipedia - Metz Handball

Metz Handball is a French handball club from Metz, France. Founded in 1965 under the name ASPTT Metz, the club has an exceptional track record with some 40 titles won, which is the all-time record for a French women's team sport. Chaired by Thierry Weizman since 2005, the club is becoming increasingly professional and now aims to play a leading role in Europe.

The men's team also played in 1st League between 1971 and 1983, and nowadays plays in Nationale 1 (3rd division) since 2020.

History

Over the past few decades, Metz Handball has become the most prestigious women's handball club in France. It is also one of the oldest institutions playing in the French elite.

The club was created in 1965 under the name of ASPTT Metz, but it wasn't until 1968, with the creation of the women's team, that the club became well-known in the sport.

Second-place finishers in France and semi-finalists in the Cup of Cups in 1977, the men's team gave ASPTT Metz its first prestige on a major stage. But in the shadow of the men's team, the women's team progressed year after year until being promoted in 1986 to France's top tier, without being relegated since. The coach of the team at that time was Frenchman Olivier Krumbholz, who later became the successful national manager for France. Since the promotion, Metz HB has had overwhelming success with 24 National Championships from 1989 to 2022, which is the all-time record in the French Women's First League Championship.

Metz Handball is progressively establishing itself as a strong place in European handball. A first epic saw the Dragonnes reach the semi-final of the Cup Winners Cup in 1999. They then became famous in the EHF Cup where, after several quarter finals, they played a first European final in 2013 but did not manage to win the title. The following seasons, the club gains momentum and shines in the Champions League. Unlucky quarter-finalists in 2017 and 2018, Metz participated for the first time in the Final 4 of Europe's most prestigious competition in 2019, where they finished fourth.

After a season without any trophy in 2021, Metz Handball realizes the most beautiful season of its history. The club won a 24th French Championship title, a 10th French Cup, and became famous in the Ligue Butagaz Énergie with a flawless record: 26 victories in 26 games. For the second time in its history, the Dragonnes participated in the Final 4 of the Women's EHF Champions League and won their first European medal by finishing third.

Name

  • 1967–2002: ASPTT Metz
  • 2002–2005: Handball Metz Métropole
  • 2005–2009: Handball Metz Moselle Lorraine
  • 2009–: Metz Handball
The Metz Handball team, based in Metz, France, is a prominent women's handball club renowned for its competitive spirit and strong performances in both national and European competitions. Known for their disciplined play, strategic prowess, and talented roster, Metz (W) has established itself as a formidable force in French handball. The team boasts a dedicated fan base and a rich history of success, including multiple national titles and cup victories. With a focus on developing young talent and maintaining high standards of excellence, Metz (W) continues to be a key contender in the Ligue Butagaz Énergie and European tournaments, embodying the passion and skill that define French women's handball.