Metz Handball | |||
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Full name | Metz Handball | ||
Short name | Metz HB | ||
Founded | 1965 | ||
Arena | Les Arènes | ||
Capacity | 4,500 / 5,000 | ||
President | Thierry Weizman | ||
Head coach | Emmanuel Mayonnade | ||
League | Ligue Butagaz Énergie | ||
2023–24 | Champion | ||
Club colours | |||
Website Official site |
Metz Handball is a French handball club from Metz, France. Founded in 1965 under the name ASPTT Metz, the club has an exceptional track record with some 40 titles won, which is the all-time record for a French women's team sport. Chaired by Thierry Weizman since 2005, the club is becoming increasingly professional and now aims to play a leading role in Europe.
The men's team also played in 1st League between 1971 and 1983, and nowadays plays in Nationale 1 (3rd division) since 2020.