Coupe De France Women

The Coupe de France for women’s handball is France’s premier national cup competition. Open to top-tier clubs from the women’s handball league system as well as qualifiers from lower divisions, it operates as a knockout, single-elimination tournament. Each round tightens the field until one team lifts the trophy in a spring final. The format invites drama, as strong teams can be upset by ambitious smaller clubs seeking an historic run. The competition sits alongside the league season and unfolds across autumn, winter and spring, with rounds played midweek and on weekends and culminates in a prestigious final hosted at a major venue in France. Notable clubs with a rich cup heritage such as Metz Handball, Brest Bretagne Handball and Fleury Loiret Handball have defined the competition, while star players deliver decisive performances in high-stakes games. The Coupe de France is cherished by fans for its do-or-die atmosphere, the potential for surprises, and the chance for players to claim national glory in a knockout setting.