Domestic Treble (2015-2016)
The dominant force in French handball since 2012.
Paris Saint-Germain Handball, commonly known as PSG Handball, is a French professional handball club based in Paris, France. It operates as the handball department of Paris Saint-Germain FC. Founded in 1941, the club currently competes in the top tier of French handball, the LNH Division 1.
Quick Facts
- Manager
- Laurent Blanc
Lore & Background
Originally established as Patriotes d'Asnières, the club underwent several name changes and relocations before becoming part of Paris Saint-Germain ahead of the 1992–93 season. Following a period of decline and separation from PSG in 2002, the club was rebranded as Paris Handball and later entered a new era after being acquired by Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) in 2012, adopting its current name. Since 2012, PSG Handball have established themselves as the dominant force in French handball, winning twelve LNH Division 1 titles, six Coupe de France, three Coupe de la Ligue, and a record five Trophée des Champions. PSG have also claimed two LNH Division 2 championships earlier in their history.
Reader's Guide
PSG Handball have played their home matches at the Stade Pierre de Coubertin, which has also served as the club's training ground since 1992. The club previously hosted its European fixtures at the Halle Georges Carpentier until 2016, when Coubertin underwent renovation and refurbishment work to comply with European Handball Federation (EHF) regulatory standards for international competitions. PSG also operate a structured academy system, including a U18 team and a reserve side. As part of the club's long-term development strategy, the handball section is expected to relocate its training and academy operations to Campus PSG in 2028.
Did You Know?
- PSG Handball reached the EHF Champions League final in the 2016–17 season.
- The club's reserve team has won one Pré-nationale title, two Nationale 3 titles, and one Nationale 2 title.
- The U18 team has lifted both the Championnat de France U18 and Challenge de France once.
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