Top game in the DHB Cup: SC Magdeburg fights against Flensburg!

Top game in the DHB Cup: SC Magdeburg fights against Flensburg!

In a few weeks the GETEC Arena in Magdeburg will be the venue for an exciting handball highlight. On December 18, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. SC Magdeburg will meet SG Flensburg-Handewitt in the quarter-finals of the DHB Cup. A clash between the two top teams in the DAIKIN Handball Bundesliga, as SC Magdeburg is currently in first place, while Flensburg is just behind in second place. The fight here is for a place in the Lidl Final4 on April 18th and 19th in Cologne, a tournament that is very popular in handball.

Free advance ticket sales began on November 25th at 12:00 p.m. Fans can secure the coveted tickets both online and in local fan shops and through well-known advance booking offices. The prices for the tickets vary between 19.50 and 58.00 euros, which is quite reasonable for such a high-class duel. Although partners and season ticket holders have been contacted separately, it is advisable to purchase tickets exclusively through official channels. Third-party providers or other ticket portals could not only be more expensive, but also risky.

The path to the quarterfinals

SC Magdeburg is showing strong this season and was able to achieve an important victory with 32:29 in a direct duel against SG Flensburg-Handewitt on April 19, 2024. This performance could be decisive in the fight for the German championship and the possible double, not least because SC is in first place with a one point lead and a better goal difference over Füchse Berlin. Goalkeeper Sergey Hernandez shone in this game and ensured that Magdeburg achieved superior shooting rates of 60 percent in the decisive phases of the game.

The last meeting caused excitement: SG Flensburg-Handewitt came closer again with a 7:2 run, but SC Magdeburg held firm. Jim Gottfridsson had to leave the field with a red card in the final stages of the game after video evidence. Magnusson led the scorers list with 9 goals for Magdeburg, while Jakobsen and Möller each scored 7 goals for Flensburg.

DHB Cup: A tradition since 1975

The DHB Cup, which is one of the most important national competitions in German handball, has been taking place since 1975. Between 1981 and 1992 the finals were played in home and away games, and since 1994 there has been a Final Four in Hamburg. The cup attracts teams from different leagues who compete to win and a place in the EHF Cup. This season, teams from both the first and second Bundesliga are competing, and there is the possibility that clubs can also qualify through regional cup competitions, which gives the tournament additional appeal.

The anticipation for the quarter-finals is great, and both the players and the fans are expecting an exciting duel that could make handball history. Be there when SC Magdeburg competes in the GETEC Arena and fights for a place in the Final4!

For further information about the game and ticket purchases, please visit the websites of SCM-Handball, Sport4Final and Reservix.