Opel Becomes Official Sponsor of 2027 IHF Men's Handball World Championship in Germany
Opel will serve as the official automotive sponsor of the 2027 IHF Men's Handball World Championship in Germany, expanding its handball commitment.
January 13-31, 2027
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What Happened
Opel and the International Handball Federation (IHF) announced that Opel will be the official sponsor of the 2027 IHF Men’s Handball World Championship in Germany. As the official automotive partner, Opel will provide shuttle services at venues and display models including the new Astra, Astra Sports Tourer, Grandland, Mokka GSE and Corsa GSE. The agreement was brokered by sports rights agency SPORTFIVE.
- Astra and Astra Sports Tourer
- Grandland SUV
- Mokka GSE
- Corsa GSE
“As a German manufacturer, we are proud to support the Handball World Championship in our home country as a key player. We are already looking forward to exciting games, a great atmosphere and the possibility of presenting Opel to a global fan community. This agreement represents the third pillar in our commitment to handball, and we look forward to playing our part in making the World Championship”
Why this matters
This partnership marks Opel's third major handball sponsorship, strengthening its brand presence in Germany and globally through sports marketing.
Terms in This Story
- IHF
- International Handball Federation, the governing body for handball.
- GSE
- Opel's high-performance trim level for sporty models.
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