The new season of the Handball Premier kicks off with a highly anticipated clash between Olympiacos and PAOK, setting the tone for an exciting championship ahead.
- Complete schedule for the opening round
- Overview of the 12 championship-winning teams
This Saturday, September 20, 2025, four matches will inaugurate the league, with the spotlight on the showdown at the Ilioúpoli Gymnasium, where reigning champions Olympiacos will host the ambitious PAOK.
Fresh off their recent victory in the Super Cup against AEK, Olympiacos enters the season with momentum. Meanwhile, PAOK has already tested their form in two European Cup matches against Vrilissia as part of the EHF European Cup’s first round.
Without European commitments this season, AEK is fully focused on reclaiming their dominance in the Handball Premier and defending their Cup title. The league also welcomes back Athenaiikos to the top division, alongside newcomers Feron Veria, who are eager to make their mark.
Opening Round Fixtures
Saturday, September 20, 2025
- 17:00 – G.A.S. Kilkis vs Diomidis Argous (Kilkis)
- 18:00 – Drama vs E.S.N. Vrilissia (“Krachtidis” Hall)
- 18:00 – Olympiacos vs PAOK (Ilioúpoli Gymnasium)
- 18:00 – Feron Veria vs ASE Doukas (“Filippeio” Hall)
Sunday, September 21, 2025
- 19:00 – AEK vs Ionikos Bfon (OAKA)
Monday, September 22, 2025
- 17:00 (Live on ERT2) – Athenaiikos vs Zafeirakis Naoussa (“S. Karalis” Hall)
Historic Champions of Handball Premier
The league boasts a rich history with 12 teams having claimed the championship title over the years. Here’s a breakdown of the most successful clubs:
Teams with 10 Championships
- Ionikos Nea Filadelfeia: 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1992, 1993, 1999
Teams with 9 Championships
- Filippos Veria: 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1994, 1995, 2003, 2016
Teams with 5 Championships
- Panellinios: 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007
- AEK: 2011, 2013, 2020, 2021, 2023
- Olympiacos: 2018, 2019, 2022, 2024, 2025
Teams with 3 Championships
- Doukas: 1998, 2001, 2008
- PAOK: 2009, 2010, 2015
Teams with 2 Championships
- Diomidis Argous: 2012, 2014
Teams with 1 Championship
- Vrilissia: 1996
- GE Veria: 1997
- Athenaiikos: 2005
- IEK Xyni Nea Ionia: 2017
As the 2025 season unfolds, fans can expect fierce competition among these historic clubs, with new talents emerging and rivalries intensifying.