Handball: Metz Handball v Stella Saint-Maur
In 9 days
Metz Handball host Stella Saint-Maur in the Ligue Butagaz Énergie on Wednesday 18 November 2026 at 8 pm. The venue is still to be confirmed by the club.
The match
Throw-off is scheduled for 8 pm. Check with Metz Handball for the venue and ticket sales.
Metz Handball, the first French club to become European champions
Founded in 1965 as ASPTT Metz, the club welcomes Stella with a new status. On 7 June 2026 in Budapest, its players beat Győr 31-29 in the Champions League final, a first title for a French club in the competition, after semi-final exits in 2019, 2022, 2024 and 2025. At home, Metz has more than twenty-five French league titles, the latest in 2025, with Brest winning the 2026 edition. The French Cup went its way in 2026. After seven rounds of the 2026-2027 season, the team led the league with seven wins.
A Wednesday evening in November: the day before, dinner around the match
18 November 2026 is a Wednesday and throw-off is set for 8 pm, which leaves the day free to discover Metz. The Centre Pompidou-Metz is showing Séraphine Louis, and the free La Cour d'Or museum is also open that day. For dinner, eat early, or book for after the match and check when the kitchen closes, as weeknights can wind down quickly. Staying until Friday 20 November lets you see the Christmas market open, and sports fans will find the Open Metz-Grand Est tennis tournament scheduled that same week. A simple evening of handball can easily stretch into a short break.
Stella Saint-Maur against the leaders: an old name in French handball
The Ligue Butagaz Énergie, the sponsored name of France's women's top division, brings together fourteen clubs playing home and away. A win earns three points, a draw two and a defeat one. Based in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, in the Paris region, Stella dates back to 1946 and won the French women's title in 1971. Second-division champions in 2023, they are now coached by Dragan Zovko. After seven rounds they sat tenth, with one win, at Toulon. The two sides meet again on 24 February 2027 in Saint-Maur, according to the Metz club's calendar, for the return fixture.
Practical information
Address: Venue to be confirmed by Metz Handball
Frequently asked questions
Where and when?
On Wednesday 18 November 2026 at 8 pm, in or near Metz: venue to be confirmed by Metz Handball.
Which venue should I go to for this match?
Wait for confirmation before planning your trip: as of 4 November, the club says 'to be decided', the league lists the Saint-Symphorien complex in Longeville-lès-Metz, and the Arènes de Metz website shows the match there. Check with the club before leaving.
Where should I stay after an evening match?
On a weeknight, the Impérial district near the station makes it easy to catch a train the next morning. To compare it with the centre and Outre-Seille and then look for accommodation, Staylaro's guide « Se loger à Metz » will be useful.
Where can I buy tickets, and at what price?
Tickets are sold at billetterie.metz-handball.com, but the match was not yet listed on 4 November and no prices have been published. The Arènes spectator service answers Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 7 pm, on +33 3 57 56 69 34.
