EHF fans excitement ahead of the season as RK Vardar returns to the Champions League
A new EHF video revived scenes from Jane Sandanski as RK Vardar returns to the Champions League after four years.
Published: 15.08.2026 16:13. The European handball calendar is already heating up after a fresh clip from the EHF rekindled memories of one of the sport’s most electric arenas.
RK Vardar is back in the EHF Champions League after a four-year absence. The Skopje club, a two-time winner of the competition, will face Melsungen, Nantes and Wisła Płock in the group stage — a draw that promises tough away trips and high-profile home fixtures for the supporters.
Vardar’s home arena, the Jane Sandanski Sports Center, has built a reputation for intense match atmospheres and vocal support. The European Handball Federation has repeatedly highlighted those scenes; this time it posted footage from last season and commented: "This is crazy!"
Group outlook
Facing Melsungen, Nantes and Wisła Płock places Vardar in a competitive pool where experience and crowd energy could be decisive. The club’s return adds extra attention to the group phase schedule and raises expectations among local fans who hope the side will make a deep run.
Beyond results, the clip shared by the EHF underlined how much the Vardar brand — and its supporters — matter for European handball spectacle. With the Champions League back on Vardar’s calendar, the coming months will test whether the team can match the atmosphere with consistent performances.
Article by Marija Kovacheva.
Photo: press material from the event
