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31 Edition · 16–20 August 2027 · Veszprém

Where young handball meets Lake Balaton.

One of Europe's greatest youth handball festivals. High-quality indoor games, free-time programmes and an unforgettable summer in the Veszprém-Balaton region.

One of Europe's greatest youth handball festivals, in the Veszprém-Balaton region.

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players in action
celebration

30 years of handball

31st

Cell-Cup International Handball Festival

  • 16–20 August 2027 Veszprém, Hungary
  • 8 age groups Boys & Girls, U12 to U18
  • EHF highlighted European Handball Federation event
  • Registration closes in

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The road to 2027

Registration timeline

Registration details
  1. Now open

    Super Early Bird

    until 31 January

    TBA

  2. Next

    Early Bird

    until 28 February

    TBA

  3. Later

    Regular

    until 1 July

    TBA

  4. Deadline

    Registration closes

    1 July

    Limited spots available

30th Cell-Cup · In Numbers

The jubilee edition, August 2026, Veszprém.

editions
30
nations
10
matches
143
goals
5 954

Relive 2026

The official aftermovie

Thirty years, ten nations and a summer full of goals. Press play and relive the 30th Cell-Cup in Veszprém.

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Chief Patron

Welcome message

Greeting from the Chief Patron

“For three decades, the Cell-Cup has united young people through their shared love of handball. Every year, the event fosters lifelong friendships and creates shared experiences that transcend national borders.”

About Cell-Cup

One of Europe's greatest handball festivals

Born in Celldömölk, a small town in Vas County, the Cell-Cup has grown into a festival of high-quality, exclusively indoor games and a wide range of free-time activities for every participant.

Our headquarters are in Veszprém, the City of Queens and home of Telekom Veszprém Handball Club. The festival is a highlighted event of the European Handball Federation.

Veszprém Arena
team

EHFHighlighted event

Compete in your class

Age categories

Eight champions every summer. Boys and girls, from U12 to U18.

Boys

  • BU18 Under 18
  • BU16 Under 16
  • BU14 Under 14
  • BU12 Under 12

Girls

  • GU18 Under 18
  • GU16 Under 16
  • GU14 Under 14
  • GU12 Under 12
Rules & regulations

How the week runs

Program of the week

Full programme
  1. Day 1 Sun 15 Aug

    Arrival Accreditation

  2. Day 2 Mon 16 Aug

    Games Opening Ceremony

  3. Day 3 Tue 17 Aug

    Games

  4. Day 4 Wed 18 Aug

    Games

  5. Day 5 Thu 19 Aug

    Games

  6. Day 6 Fri 20 Aug

    Finals Award Ceremony

  7. Day 7 Sat 21 Aug

    Departure

Video · Veszprém & Lake Balaton Video · Veszprém & Lake Balaton

Discover the region

Veszprém-Balaton

Veszprém, the City of Queens, sits just minutes from Lake Balaton. Between games, teams can explore the historic castle district and enjoy a summer day by the largest lake in Central Europe.

Explore the region

Join us

Be part of the International Cell-Cup Team

In love with handball? Work with us on the festival and find out how you can earn money or even take part free of charge.

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16–20 August 2027 · Veszprém

Be part of the 31st Cell-Cup

Register your team now and secure your spot at one of Europe's greatest youth handball festivals.

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