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Friday, May 1, 2026

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Tatabánya KC Home
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Ferencvárosi TC Away

Saturday, May 2, 2026

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Veszprém KC Home
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Komlói Bányász SK Away
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Gyöngyösi KK Home
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PLER KC Away
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SC Pick Szeged Home
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NEKA Away
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About Hungarian Nemzeti Bajnokság I

The Hungarian NB I is the top professional handball league in Hungary. It's a 14-team competition that runs from September through May. The league is known for producing top talent and for the passionate rivalries between clubs like Veszprém, Szeged, and FTC. The playoffs are underway, with teams fighting for the championship.

Top teams

Veszprém is the dominant force in Hungarian handball. They've won multiple titles and are regular contenders in the EHF Champions League. Szeged is their biggest rival — the two clubs have a fierce rivalry. FTC (Ferencváros) and Balatonfüred are also top clubs. The league is top-heavy, with Veszprém and Szeged usually fighting for the title.

Format

The league has 14 teams. Each plays each other twice in the regular season. The top eight teams advance to the playoffs. The quarterfinals and semifinals are best-of-three series. The final is a best-of-five series for the championship. The bottom two teams are relegated to the NB II.

Viewership

The Hungarian handball league pulls strong numbers domestically. Veszprém and Szeged matches draw the biggest audiences. The playoff finals are the biggest event of the season. The sport has a dedicated following in Hungary, where handball is one of the most popular sports.

Streaming options in Hungary

In Hungary, M4 Sport is the primary broadcaster for Hungarian handball. The public sports channel offers free-to-air coverage of key fixtures through their website and app.

International streaming options

For fans outside Hungary, the most reliable method is using a VPN to access M4 Sport from abroad. Some European handball matches are also available on EHFTV.

Current season

The 2025-26 NB I handball season kicked off in September 2025. The regular season wrapped up in March. The playoffs are happening now in April. Veszprém are the defending champions after winning the 2024-25 title. Szeged is pushing them this year. The championship finals are scheduled for later this month. M4 Sport streams all playoff matches live in Hungary.