2017–18 Håndboldligaen


The 2017–18 Håndboldligaen, known as the 888ligaen for sponsorship reasons, is the 82nd season of the Håndboldligaen, Denmark's premier Handball league.

Team information

The following 14 clubs compete in the Håndboldligaen during the 2017–18 season:
TeamLocationArenaCapacity
Aalborg HåndboldAalborgJutlander Bank Arena5,009
Aarhus HåndboldAarhusCeres Arena5,001
Bjerringbro-SilkeborgBjerringbroJysk Arena2,845
GOGGudmeSU`VI:T Arena2,265
HC MidtjyllandHerningMessecenter Herning3,350
KIF Kolding CopenhagenKolding
Copenhagen		Tre-For Arena
Brøndby Hall		5,182
5,063
Mors-ThyNykøbing Mors
Thisted		Jyske Bank Mors Arena
Thy Hallen		2,296
1,284
Nordsjælland HåndboldHelsinge
Hillerød		Helsinge-Hallen
FrederiksborgCentret		1,600
1,100
Ribe-EsbjergEsbjerg
Ribe		Blue Water Dokken
Invactor Arena		3,386
1,976
SkanderborgSkanderborgFælledhallen2,000
SkjernSkjernSkjern Bank Arena3,264
SønderjyskESønderborgSkansen2,200
TTH HolstebroHolstebroIdrætscenter Vest3,250
TM TønderTønderTønder Sport- og FritidsCenter1,500

Personnel and kits

Following is the list of clubs competing in 2017–18 Håndboldligaen, with their manager, kit manufacturer and shirt sponsor.
TeamPresidentHead coachKit manufacturerShirt sponsor
Aalborg HåndboldJan Larsen Aron KristjánssonhummelJutlander Bank
Aarhus HåndboldHenrik Lundorff Erik Veje RasmussenhummelSparkassen Kronjylland, Jytas
Bjerringbro-SilkeborgFrank Lajer Peter Bredsdorff-LarsenadidasJyske Bank, Grundfos
GOGKasper Jørgensen Nicolej KrickauSelectFynske Bank, EnergiFyn
HC MidtjyllandAllan Witt Jonas Willehummeleptools, KP Industri
KIF Kolding CopenhagenJens Boesen Lars FrederiksenH2O SportswearJolly Cola, EWII
Mors-Thy HåndboldJohannes Søndergaard Søren HansenhummelJyske Bank
Nordsjælland HåndboldJørgen Simonsen Ian Marko FoghummelGF Forsikring
Ribe-EsbjergRikke Tangaa Jan Lesliehummelfros
SkanderborgJens Christensen Nick RasmussenPumaAVR, Skanderborg kommune
Skjern HåndboldHenning Kjærgaard Ole NørgaardPumaSkjern Bank
SønderjyskEKlaus B. Rasmussen Kasper ChristensenDiadoraSeaDane Travel
TTH HolstebroJørgen S. Hansen Patrick WesterholmhummelVestjysk Bank
TM TønderUwe Nielsen Torben SørensenhummelSparekassen Bredebro

Managerial changes

Regular season

Standings

! There's a new relegation playoff made in November 2014

Schedule and results

No. 1-8 from the regular season divided into two groups with the top two will advance to the semifinals

Top goalscorers

Regular season

Overall season

Winner's playoff

Group 1

Group 2

Playoff

Semifinal

! Best of three matches. In the case of a tie after the second match, a third match is played. Highest ranking team in the regular season has the home advantage in the first and possible third match.

3rd place

! Best of three matches. In the case of a tie after the second match, a third match is played. Highest ranking team in the regular season has the home advantage in the first and possible third match.

Final

! Best of three matches. In the case of a tie after the second match, a third match is played. Highest ranking team in the regular season has the home advantage in the first and possible third match.

Relegation Playoff

No. 5 from the relegation playoff and winner, of the playoff match between 2nd and 3rd, from the first division is meet each other for the last seat. The winner stays in the league. the loser relegated to Division 1.

Number of teams by regions