28TH IHF

MEN’S WORLD
CHAMPIONSHIP
MEDIA GUIDE OFFICIAL IHF PARTNER

OFFICIAL 2023 IHF MEN’S HANDBALL CHAMPIONSHIP PARTNER

TYRES
INDEX
4-5 INTRODUCTION FROM IHF PRESIDENT
DR. HASSAN MOUSTAFA / INTRODUCTION
FROM HENRYK SZCZEPANSKI AND FREDRIK RAPP

6-7 GENERAL INFORMATION

8-9 PHOTOGRAPHERS

10-11 COMPETITION REGULATIONS, MATCH

EVALUATION AND DETERMINATION OF PLACES

12-13 PLAYING SCHEDULE

14-23 INFORMATION ABOUT VENUES AND HOST CITIES

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 INTRODUCTION IHF PRESIDENT
DR. HASSAN MOUSTAFA
Dear media representatives, Dear handball friends,

The time has come for one more piece of handball history
to be written on the courts of Poland and Sweden, with
the top men’s national teams lining up for the 28th IHF
Men’s World Championship.

During 19 days of action, all the elements that help shape

the handball experience will be showcased. First of all,
there are the players, our most important asset – only be-
cause of them we can enjoy the thrill of this dynamic and
fast sport, the passion, the emotion and everything that
comes with it. Furthermore, there are the coaches, the re-
ferees, the volunteers –
and there are you, the
”THE TIME HAS COME media representatives,
FOR ONE MORE PIECE OF who spread their
enthusiasm for hand-
HANDBALL HISTORY TO BE ball all around the
world, capturing the
WRITTEN ON THE COURTS essence of the game
and passing on the
OF POLAND AND SWEDEN” knowledge about the
sport. The International
Handball Federation is grateful for your passionate work,
the quality and the professionalism you demonstrate,
especially as the interest in the sport rises, which creates have made sure that the media conditions during the IHF
a higher demand for all kinds of media. World Championship will enable you to work in the best
possible way and deliver the results you wish.
The 28th IHF Men’s World Championship will be the
second edition featuring 32 teams and we are just as On behalf of Poland, Sweden and the whole handball
excited as the first time. With more teams having the family, I invite you to ‘stick together’ and I wish all of you
opportunity to compete at the highest level, more stories the best of luck.
will be told about handball – and we look forward to you
telling them through the various media channels.

Together with the Local Organising Committees, we

Dr. Hassan Moustafa

President of the International Handball Federation

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INTRODUCTION HENRYK
SZCZEPAŃSKI & FREDRIK RAPP
The Swedish and Polish handball family warmly welcomes all media
representatives to the 28th IHF World Men’s Championship.
We believe it will be a fantastic experience for everyone. one time in the 1590:th we were one country, ruled by the
We can assure you that our two federations, will do same king – king Zygmunt III.
everything we can, to make your job as easy as possible
and to make sure that this will be one of the best Today we are two modern countries with great
Handball World Championships ever. experience to host big sport events. We rely on our
fans that they will crowd stadiums in Gdańsk, Katowice,
World Handball Championship is the most important Kraków, Płock, Gothenburg, Jönköping, Kristianstad,
event on the handball horizon. Therefore, we would like Malmö, and Stockholm.
to express our gratitude to IHF for giving Sweden and
Poland the opportunity to arrange this great event We are sure we can offer you many exciting games and
together. Sweden and Poland share a long history. With memorable moments during the 19 days and 112 games
less than 200 km of waters between the south of Sweden that will be played in
and north of Poland we have always been close and at nine cities in Poland
and Sweden. ”ONE OF OUR GOALS
One of our goals is
also to create the most IS TO CREATE THE
sustainable World Cup
ever. We focus on four
MOST SUSTAINABLE
areas: Ecological WORLD HANDBALL
sustainability, Social
sustainability, CHAMPIONSHIP EVER”
Economic sustainabi-
lity, and Sustainable leadership. We want to reduce food
waste, water use, plastic use and our transportations will
be conducted with next to zero emissions, just to mention
a few of our sustainable plans.

In this Media Guide we hope you will find all the infor-
mation you need – both for media representative who will
cover the Championships in the arenas in Poland and/or
Sweden. Or for those who will follow the games from their
home countries. Wherever you will be we hope you will
enjoy the 28th IHF World Men’s Championship.

Henryk Szczepański Fredrik Rapp

President President
Polish Handball Federation Swedish Handball Federation

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GENERAL INFORMATION
COVID-19
All accredited media representatives are
recommended to be fully vaccinated. In order to
protect the players, all media representatives must
wear a face mask when being in direct contact
with players and/or team officials in zone 1-3 of
the arenas.
ACCREDITATION CARDS
All media representatives are required to wear accred-
itation cards to enter the competition venues and the
designated media areas. Media representatives should
always wear their accreditation card, where it can be
clearly seen by the security staff. An accreditation card
is not transferable and only accredits the individual it
has been issued to. Misuse of accreditations cards will
result in cancellation of accreditation.
ACCREDITATION ZONING
Each venue is divided into various accreditation zones.
MEDIA ZONES
Within each venue, the media accreditation includes
the following areas for accredited media:
• Media Work Room
• Press Conference Room
• Photo Positions (with photo bib only)
• Media Tribunes
• Media Catering
SECURITY CHECKS
When entering the arenas, all media representatives will
have to pass a certain security check, where all bags will
be checked by security staff. Please be aware that those
checks will take some time when you plan your arrival at
the arenas. Television, writing media and photographers
will have special working spaces in each arena. Respon-
sible is the local press officer who has selected volunteers
to help him. In the event of an evacuation, the local press
officer is responsible for ensuring that everyone leaves
the press room according to directives.
BIBS
Bibs are used by photographers and broadcasters.
They are numbered, strictly personal and cannot be
replaced in case of loss. They are separated into different
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colour categories, according to the client group they
represent. Photo vests will be issued to photographers as
part of their registration procedure at the media centres
or accreditation centres of the respective venues.
MEDIA ACCREDITATION CENTRES
Media representatives shall pick up their accreditation
cards at the accreditation centre at the venues, chosen
during the accreditation process. All participants must
personally collect their accreditation cards, accompanied
by either a valid passport, ID card or press card.
MEDIA TRANSPORTATION/MEDIA PARKING
Please check the media transportation and media
parking of the specific venue.
MEDIA SEATS ON THE MEDIA TRIBUNE
A sufficient number of tables with plugs and WLAN access
(according to the IHF manual and regulations) will be
provided at all venues. In addition to this, a certain
number of “observer seats” without tables are availa-
ble for media representatives. In case of high demand
matches, mainly during the final stages (semi-finals in
Gdansk and Stockholm, final day in Stockholm) and
matches including the host nations, media seats will
be designated to individual media, always in the following
order of priority: international agencies, national agencies,
media from participating countries. All other media
representatives will receive seats without tables in the
observer area. TV and Radio and photographers shall not
occupy the tabled seats at high-demand matches. It is
strictly forbidden to block media seats using bags or any
other equipment. The LOC media staff will remove those
belongings immediately.
INTERNET ACCESS
WIFI and cabled (LAN) internet access will be provided
in all arenas free of charge, both on the media tribunes
and the media working areas. Passwords are available
at the respective info desks. The media working areas in
all venues include certain spots with high-speed upload
rates for photographers and video/internet journalists. Do
not use the WIFI internet connections for live streaming
and broadcasting. All rights holders have their designated
lines for this purpose.
OPENING HOURS MEDIA CENTRES
Please check the respective opening hours of the specific
venue. The general concept will be to open at 10 am and
close approx. two hours after the end of the last match
 POL/SWE 2023 MEDIA CONTACTS
Poland: Kamil Kolsut, kolsut@zprp.org.pl
Sweden: Mats Olsson, mats@handboll.rf.se
IHF: Kirsten Burr, kirsten.burr@ihf.info
SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS 2023
www.handball23.com | www.ihf.info
Facebook SWE: /handbollslandslaget
Twitter SWE: @hlandslaget
Instagram SWE: @handbollslandslaget
YouTube SWE: /handbollslandslaget
Facebook POL: /handball2023
Twitter POL: @handball2023
Instagram POL: @handball_2023
Official hashtags
#sticktogether
#polswe2023
on matchdays and from 11 am to 6 pm on non-match
days. Be aware that at some venues the media tribune
will be closed after the last matches, please continue
your work in the media centres then.
MEDIA CATERING
Catering for media representatives will be provided in the
media centre. Mineral water, coffee, non-alcoholic
beverages and snacks will be served, free of charge,
when the media centre is open.
MIXED ZONE
The Mixed Zone is separated into several areas, such as
Rights Holder TV, Rights Holder Radio, Non-Rights Holder
and written press. The Mixed Zones are managed by the
SPORTFIVE Venue Broadcast Managers and the LOC
media staff. To avoid any conflicts, make sure, that you are
always in “your” zone. All players and coaches must pass
through the Mixed Zone after their respective matches.
PRESS CONFERENCES
15 minutes after the end of every match a press conference
including the head coaches and a player from each team
is staged in the press conference room. The official lang-
uage of all press conferences in English. Any questions
in your native language shall be directed straight to the
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BROADCAST VENUE MANAGERS
BVM Katowice:
Anita Veit
anita.veit@sportfive.com, +49 151 55012911.
BVM Krakow & Gdansk:
Carsten Richter
carsten.richter@sportfive.com, +49 170 5639008.
BVM Plock:
Jasper Schütt
jasper.schuett@sportfive.com, +49 152 90018986.
BVM Malmö, Kristianstad & Stockholm:
Benjamin Miarka
benjamin.miarka@sportfive.com, +49 151 55012913.
BVM Gothenburg (PR) & Jönköping:
Jessica Milius
jessica.milius@sportfive.com, +49 162 7578115.
BVM Gothenburg (MR):
Sven Harke
sven.harke.ext@ sportfive.com, +49 1575 1972997.
team representatives after the end of the official part.
VIDEO RECORDING
No video recording or live transmission of the matches
or from inside the arena via Facebook live, Periscope
or similar is allowed for any journalist without the explicit
right from the IHF and/or the IHF Media Rights Partner
SPORTFIVE. Video recording of press conferences and from
the mixed zone is allowed for all media representatives
regardless their rights’ situation, but no light coverage
via I.E. Facebook Live is allowed.
TRAINING SESSIONS
The first ten minutes of every training session in the main
hall are open to media (including TV and video). After tho-
se ten minutes, all media representatives must leave the
training grounds immediately. A team can announce in
technical meetings if certain training sessions are closed
for media, this information (and the training schedule) will
be announced to all media in the respective media work
rooms. During the training sessions in the main hall, TV
studios are allowed to make recordings of their program-
mes. However, they are not entitled to specifically record
a training. Further, work on TV infrastructure (including
TV) as well as cleaning and other organisational work is
allowed during closed training session.
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PHOTOGRAPHERS
PHOTO SERVICES
Every effort has been made to secure the best possible
photo positions within each venue and according to
IHF regulations. Photographers will be able to obtain
specific information about each position from the venue
media manager/venue photo manager and the media
guide. Photo positions will generally be allocated on a
first-come, first-served basis, with the exception of the
Organising Committee and IHF Photographers (both
with designated white bibs). For the high demand
matches, photo positions will be prioritised according to
the photographers’ order of priority.
ACCREDITATION
Photographers must sign a ‘Code of Conduct’ when
picking up their accreditation, in which they agree to
accept all regulations and recognise their rights and
obligations. If a photographer does not comply with these
rules, they will have their bib and accreditation withdrawn.
Accreditation is individual and non-transferable. It should
be worn at all times when you are at the venues.
PHOTO BIBS
All accredited photographers will be required to register at
the respective media info desks at the venues to receive
their individually numbered photo bib. Photographers
can only work from venues when they have both the
accreditation card and the photo bib. The deposit for the
bib is either 20 EUR/200 SEK or the press card. There are
two categories of bibs: one for non-pool photographers
(marked ‘PHOTO’) and one for Organising Committee
and IHF Photographers (marked ‘IHF’). The bib is strictly
personal for each photographer.
PHOTO POSITIONS
1. Field of Play (FOP) - At both ends of the court, either
side of the goalpost, on dedicated benches
2. Empty spectators’ seats (on request)
3. Line-up (long side of the court)
4. Ceremonies (a special briefing will be held on the final
day in Stockholm).
1. FOP
A minimum of 36 seats on benches have been reserved
at each venue. The catch net is fixed behind the goals
for nine metres. The area from each corner to each goal
- each three metres from the virtual line of the goal posts -
left and right are the designated photographers’ positions.
Photographers must be seated on their benches and work
behind the advertisement boards. They must not obstruct
the advertisement boards with their equipment.
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2. Empty Spectators’ Seats
Photographers are permitted to work from any empty
spectator seat, but they must not disturb any nearby
spectators when working in these areas, and they must
vacate these seats immediately if and when ticket
holders arrive. If all photo positions around the field of
play are occupied, photographers are - under certain
conditions and due to all security plans - allowed to
take photos from the long side (media tribune side)
without obstructing the views of media representatives
or spectators and without obstructing security routes.
Those positions will be identified by the local media/
photo managers.
3. Line-Up
Photographers can take pictures during the line-up
from the long side of the tribune. They may stand in this
position until the official pre-match procedure is over.
After the line-up, they must take their seats behind the
advertising boards at the two ends of the court, using the
designated routing, not passing the Field of Play or the
players’ benches.
4. Ceremonies
After the final, during the Medal and Award ceremony
and during additional IHF awards, photographers will
work from a dedicated zone, approximately two metres
away from the match jury table with an unobstructed
view of the Ceremony. The LOC/OC photo manager will
inform all photographers in a special briefing on the
final day in Stockholm about the routing, positions and
rundown.
GENERAL GUIDELINES
• Photographers are not permitted to move from
Field of Play.
• Photo positions during matches: they are allowed
to change. Positions only during half-time and only
if there is an empty seat: on the opposite side of the
court.
• They are strictly forbidden to enter the Field of Play
(except IHF and LOC photographers).
• They are strictly forbidden to stand behind the player
seats or on the opposite side of the court.
• The use of flash and strobe light is strictly prohibited
during the match.
• Tripods are not allowed.
• Photographers are not allowed to reserve/block photo
positions using their bags or any other photographic
equipment.
ORDER OF PRIORITY FOR HIGH DEMAND MATCHES
1. International agencies
2. National agencies
3. Photographers from participating countries
4. All other photographers
REMOTE CAMERAS
Overhead remote cameras will be subject to Photo
Operations’ approval and must meet stringent safety
requirements. For this reason, a formal written request for
a remote camera position is required in due time prior to
the start of the World Championship. All applications
for remote cameras must be made to the OC Media
Management in advance. Any remote camera installation
must be approved by the media and/or photo manager
at each venue.
PRESS CONFERENCES
Accredited photographers will have access to photograph
at press conferences at the venues, providing they do not
obstruct written press or broadcast operations.
MIXED ZONES
Photographers may take pictures in the Mixed Zone, as
long as they are working in the written press section and
do not obstruct other media representatives at their work.
PHOTOGRAPHERS’ BRIEFINGS
Before the start of any competition stage in any venue,
a photographers’ briefing will be organized by the local
media and/or photo manager.
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REGULATIONS FOR NON-RIGHT HOLDERS
(TV AND RADIO)
TV Non-Right Holders (NRH) will have access to those
media areas (not broadcast areas) – without cameras:
• Media Work Room
• Media Tribune - Media Seats (mainly observer seats)
• Media Parking (with parking permit only!)
• Training venues (for the first ten minutes)
Please be aware that TV Non-Right Holders are allowed
to use cameras ONLY in the Mixed Zone (NRH area) and
in the Press Conference room. TV Non Right Holders may
watch a match from the media tribune or/and media
seats, but they are not allowed to bring a camera with
them. Only Host Broadcaster and TV Right Holder
cameras (with the respective special camera sticker) are
allowed to shoot in the arena and from the matches.
PROCEDURE BEFORE AND AFTER THE MATCHES
Before the matches
• 40 minutes: teams start warm-up
• 16 minutes: coin toss
• 11 minutes: teams leave the court
• 10 minutes: welcome
• 9.5 minutes: entry of the teams
• 8 minutes player presentation
• 4 minutes: national anthems
• 0 minutes: start of the match
After the matches
• Line-up and shake hands
• “Player of the Match” award
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COMPETITION REGULATIONS,
MATCH EVALUATION AND
DETERMINATION OF PLACES
PRELIMINARY ROUND
The preliminary round is played in four groups.
Matches shall be evaluated as follows:
• each match won = 2 points
• each match drawn = 1 point for each team
• each match lost - no points
Teams are ranked according to the total number of
points gained.
Two or more teams have gained the same number of
points after the group matches have been completed,
classification is decided as follows:
• results in points between the teams concerned.
• goal differences in the matches between the teams
concerned.
• greater number of plus goals in the matches between
the teams concerned.
If the teams are still equal, a decision is made between
those teams with an equal number of points as follows:
• goal difference is subtracted in all matches
• greater number of plus goals in all matches
If classification still is not possible, a draw shall decide.
The three best teams of the groups proceed to the
Main Round.
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Group A and Group F (in Krakòw): The three best teams
of the groups proceed to the Main Round in Krakòw.
Group B and Group E (in Katowice): The three best teams
of the groups proceed to the Main Round in Katowice.
Group C (in Gothenburg): The three best teams of the
group proceed to the Main Round in Gothenburg.
Group D (in Kristianstad): The three best teams of the
group proceed to the Main Round in Gothenburg.
Group H (in Jönköping): The three best teams of the
group proceed to the Main Round in Malmö.
Group D (in Malmö): The three best teams of the group
proceed to the Main Round in Malmö.
Team four of the groups proceed to the Presidents’ Cup
to play for the ranking positions 25-32.
MAIN ROUND
The preliminary round is played in four groups.
• Group I in Kraków.
• Group II in Katowice.
• Group III in Gothenburg.
• Group IV in Malmö.
PRESIDENT’S CUP
Determination of places 25 - 32 (in Plock)
18.01.2023 – 25.01.2023
QUARTER-FINALS
GDANSK Wednesday 25.1.2023
QF 1: 1.I – 2.III QF 2; 1.III – 2.I

STOCKHOLM Wednesday 25.1.2023 WC 2023

PRELIMINARY ROUND
QF 3: 1.II – 2.IV QF 4: 1.IV – 2.II

SEMI-FINALS
Gdansk Friday 27.1.2023
W QF 1-W QF 3
Stockholm Friday 27.1.2023 A KRAKÓW
TAURON ARENA B KATOWICE
SPODEK
W QF 2-W QF 4
SPAIN FRANCE
PLACEMENT MATCHES*
Stockholm Friday 27.1.2023 MONTENEGRO POLAND
Sunday 29.1.2023, 5/6, 7/8 CHILE SAUDI ARABIA
*Note that there may be changes in the playing schedule
IRAN SLOVENIA
PLACEMENT MATCH 3-4
Stockholm Sunday 29.1.2023

FINAL MATCH E KATOWICE

SPODEK F KRAKÓW
TAURON ARENA

Stockholm Sunday 29.1.2023

GERMANY NORWAY
In case of a draw at the end of the regular playing time, QATAR NORTH MACEDONIA
after a break of five (5) minutes, a first extra time of
2x5 minutes shall be played, with the teams changing SERBIA ARGENTINA
sides halfway through in a one minute break in-between.
ALGERIA NETHERLANDS
If the match should still not be decided after this extra
time, a second extra time of 2 x 5 minutes shall be played
after a break of 5 minutes, with the teams changing sides
halfway through in a one minute break in-between.
Should the match still not be decided after the second
extra time, it is decided with 7m penalty throws (first five
C GOTHENBURG
SCANDINAVIUM D KRISTIANSTAD
KRISTIANSTAD ARENA

players of each team, if still not decided, one and one).

SWEDEN ICELAND
ADDITIONAL COMPETITION RELATED BRAZIL PORTUGAL
REGULATIONS CAPE VERDE HUNGARY
Each team can use 16 players per match and team
(with the exception of the unified Korean team which URUGUAY SOUTH KOREA
is allowed 20 players in the line-up). Those 16/20
players must be selected from the provisional team lists
(28 players), which all federations have announced to
the IHF. The final 16/20 players must be nominated at G JÖNKÖPING
HUSQVARNA GARDEN H MALMÖ
MALMÖ ARENA
the technical meetings one day prior to the opening
matches. The federations have the possibility to replace EGYPT DENMARK
three players during the World Championship. The
replacements must also be in the 28 players provisional CROATIA BELGIUM
squad lists.
MOROCCO BAHRAIN
The half-time break – as at all IHF events – is 15 minutes. USA TUNISIA
All teams are entitled to call for three team time-outs
during a match. In total, up to two team time-outs are
allowed per half, only one team time-out is allowed in
the last five minutes of a match.

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 KATOWICE | SPODEK

SPODEK
Wojciecha Korfantego 35, 40-005 Katowice
Phone number: +780 105 965
Contact person: Wojciech Krzystanek
E-mail contact: kontakt@spodekkatowice.pl
spodekkatowice.pl

Spodek is an undeniable symbol of Katowice, an icon whose characteristic shape is also recognisable
outside the country. Thanks to its popularity, as well as its wide organisational possibilities (since 2015 in
combination with the International Congress Centre), it attracts many events, often the international
ones, from various fields, participated by thousands of people every year.

MEDIA RESPONSIBLE OF THE LOC
Krzysztof Klepczyński
Phone number: +48 691 981 834
E-mail: klepczynski@zprp.org.pl
PUBLIC TRANSPORT TO THE ARENA
Tram. Closest stop: Katowice Rondo,
Katowice Spodek, Katowice Uniwersy-
tecka. Lines to the arena: T2, T11, T13, T23,
T43.
Free public transport for media:
Koleje Śląskie.
Websites local public transport:
rj.metropoliaztm.pl.
Media shuttle from hotels to arena: No.
Media car park: Public parking available
outside the Arena. No free parking for
media at the Arena.
OPENING HOURS ACCREDITATION CENTRE
8.01 – 10.01 13:00 – 20:00
11.01 – 17.01 10:00 – 21.00
18.01 13:00 – 20:00
19.01 10:00 – 21.00
20.01 13:00 – 20:00
21.01 10:00 – 21:00
22.01 13:00 – 20:00
23.01 10:00 – 21:00
OPENING HOURS MEDIA CENTRE
9-10 January: 12 am - 6 pm.
11-23 January: 11 am - 12 pm.
Deposit for photographer’s bib:
50 zł or 20 euro.
MEDIA HOTELS
Hotel Park Inn by Radisson Katowice ****
Hotel Diament Spodek ***
Hotel Campanile ***
TOURIST INFORMATION
Centrum Informacji Turystycznej
Rynek 13, 40-098 Katowice
Phone: +48 32 259 38 08
E-mail: katowice@silesia.travel
katowice.eu/czas-wolny/turystyka/cen-
trum-informacji-turystycznej
Police: +48 47 85 125 55.
Hospital: Emergency number 112.
Taxi: +48 32 723 23 23 / +48 32 722 02 22.

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KRAKÓW | TAURON ARENA

TAURON ARENA
Stanisława Lema 7, 31-571 Kraków
Phone number: +48 668 181 433
Contact person: Katarzyna Fiedorowicz-Razmus
E-mail contact: sekretariat@tauronarenakrakow.pl
tauronarenakrakow.pl

TAURON Arena Krakow is the largest sports and entertainment complex in Poland and at the same time one
of the most modern venues of its kind anywhere in the world

MEDIA RESPONSIBLE OF THE LOC
Kamil Składowski
Phone number: +48 607 721 801
E-mail: skladowski@zprp.org.pl
PUBLIC TRANSPORT TO THE ARENA
Tram and bus. Closest stop: TAURON
Arena Kraków Pokoju, TAURON Arena
Kraków Wieczysta. Lines to the arena: 1, 4,
9, 10, 14, 22, 52, 62, 64 (tram) 124, 128, 424,
662, 664 (bus).
Free public transport for media: Yes, with
hologram collected in Media Center.
Website local public transport:
mpk.krakow.pl
Media shuttle from hotels to arena: No.
Media car park: Public parking available
outside the Arena. No free parking for
media at the Arena.
OPENING HOURS ACCREDITATION CENTRE
9.01 – 11.01 13:00 – 20:00
12.01 – 18.01 10:00 – 21:00
19.01 13:00 – 20:00
20.01 10:00 – 21:00
21.01 13:00 – 20:00
22.01 10:00 – 21:00
OPENING HOURS MEDIA CENTRE
10-11 January: 12 am - 6 pm.
12-22 January: 11 am – 12 pm.
Deposit for photographer’s bib:
50 zł or 20 euro.
MEDIA HOTELS
Ibis Budget Stare Miasto *
Ibis Kraków Stare Miasto **
Ibis Styles Kraków Centrum ***
Ibis Styles Kraków Centrum ***
Novotel City West Kraków ****
TOURIST INFORMATION
św. Jana 2,
+48 12 354 27 25, jana@infokrakow.pl
Rynek Główny 1/3
+48 12 354 27 16, sukiennice@infokrakow.pl
Szpitalna 25
+48 12 354 27 20, szpitalna@infokrakow.pl
Józefa 7
+48 12 354 27 28, jozefa@infokrakow.pl
Zgody 7
+48 12 354 27 14, zgody7@infokrakow.pl
Balice Airport
+48 12 354 27 18, balice@infokrakow.pl
Powiśle 11
+48 12 354 27 12, powisle@infokrakow.pl
Konopnickiej 17
+48 12 354 27 38, ice@infokrakow.pl
Wszystkich Świętych 2
+48 12 354 27 23, wyspianski@infokrakow.pl
infokrakow.pl | visitmalopolska.pl
Police: +48 47 83 51 254.
Hospital: Emergency number 112.
Taxi: +48 422 22 22 / +48 12 653 55 55.

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 PŁOCK | ORLEN ARENA

ORLEN ARENA
Celebry Papieskiej 1, 09-400 Płock
Phone number: +785 660 260
Contact person: Arkadiusz Krusiewicz
E-mail contact: orlenarena@mosirplock.pl
orlenarena.eu

It often resounds with the hearty cheering of fans, because it is home to Plock handball players. In its short,
slightly more than ten-year history, it has already hosted various sports competitions at the international
level – volleyball tournaments, tennis matches or martial arts galas, as well as broadly understood cultural
events, becoming a meeting place for residents. It’s a multi-purpose facility. It has conference and training
rooms, a gym and even a climbing wall. In its surroundings there is a modern playground with a fountain, an
outdoor gym and a skate park.

MEDIA RESPONSIBLE OF THE LOC
Maciej Jałoszyński
Phone number: +48 664 721 383
E-mail: jaloszynski@zprp.org.pl
PUBLIC TRANSPORT TO THE ARENA
Bus. Closest stop: Orlen Arena 01, 02.
Lines to the arena: 3, 4, 7, 20, 22, 24, 32, 33,
35, N1.
Free public transport for media: No.
Websites local public transport:
kmplock.eu.
Media shuttle from hotels to arena: No.
Media car park: Public parking available
outside the Arena. No free parking for
media at the Arena.
OPENING HOURS ACCREDITATION CENTRE TOURIST INFORMATION
15.01 – 17.01 13:00 – 20:00 Centrum Informacji Turystycznej
18.01 – 23.01 10:00 – 21:00 Stary Rynek 8, 09-400 Płock
24.01 13:00 – 20:00 Phone: +48 24 367 19 44
25.01 10:00 – 21:00 E-mail: biuro@turystykaplock.eu
www.turystykaplock.eu
OPENING HOURS MEDIA CENTRE Police: +48 47 70 516 00.
16-17 January: 12 am - 6 pm. Hospital: Emergency number 112.
18-25 January: 11 am - 12 pm. Taxi: +48 24 231 38 75/ +48 737 737 737.
Deposit for photographer’s bib:
50 zł or 20 euro.
MEDIA HOTELS
Hotel Petropol ***
Tim Hotel ***

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GDAŃSK | ERGO ARENA

ERGO ARENA
Plac Dwóch Miast 1, 80-344 Gdańsk
Phone number: +785 583 707
Contact person: Arkadiusz Jagodziński
E-mail contact: biuro@ergoarena.pl
ergoarena.pl

For many years people who lived in northern Poland had to look for great sports and cultural events in the
southern parts of the country. Finally, we too can host the biggest stars of the world of entertainment, all
thanks to ERGO ARENA. It is one of the most advanced venues of this kind in Europe, and easily, the most
innovative one in Poland.

MEDIA RESPONSIBLE OF THE LOC
Aleksandra Samborska
Phone number: +48 785 583 744
E-mail: samborska@zprp.org.pl
PUBLIC TRANSPORT TO THE ARENA
Tram and bus. Closest stops: Gospody,
Pomorska, Jelitkowo, Osiedle Wejhera.
Lines to the arena: 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 (tram) and
148, 227, N4, N12, N13 (bus).
OPENING HOURS ACCREDITATION CENTRE
23.01 - 25.01 10:00 – 21:00
26.01 13:00 – 20:00
27.01 10:00 – 21.00
OPENING HOURS MEDIA CENTRE
23-24 January: 11 am – 18 pm.
25-27 January: 11 am - 12 pm.
Deposit for photographer’s bib:
50 zł or 20 euro.
TOURIST INFORMATION
Gdańskie Centrum Informacji Turystycznej
Długi Targ 28/29, 80-830 Gdańsk
Phone: +48 58 301 43 55
E-mail: gcit@visitgdansk.com
www.visitgdansk.com
Police: +48 47 741 35 08.
Hospital: Emergency number 112.
Taxi: +48 58 19 666 / +48 737 737 737.

Free public transport for media: No. MEDIA HOTELS

Websites local public transport:
ztmgda.pl.
Media shuttle from hotels to arena: No.
Media car park: Public parking available
outside the Arena. No free parking for
media at the Arena.
Ibis Gdańsk Stare Miasto **
Novotel Gdańsk Centrum ***
Novotel Marina Gdańsk ***
Mercure Gdańsk Stare Miasto ****

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 GOTHENBURG | SCANDINAVIUM
SCANDINAVIUM
Valhallagatan 1, 412 51 Gothenburg.
Phone number: +46 31-368 45 00.
Contact person: Bo Djupström.
E-mail contact: gotevent@gotevent.se.
gotevent.se/arenor/scandinavium
The Scandinavium Arena is located right in the heart of the city and has a capacity of 12,000 spectators.
It is a multipurpose arena hosting different sports, concerts and other events. Scandinavium in known for its
great atmosphere and central location. Over the years Gothenburg and Scandinavium hosted many suc-
cessful handball championships.
MEDIA RESPONSIBLE OF THE LOC
Mats Olsson
Phone: +46 70 633 6130
E-mail: mats.olsson@handball.rf.se
Fredrik Beckman
Phone: +46 70 713 5978
E-mail: fredrik@beckmanmedia.se
PUBLIC TRANSPORT TO THE ARENA
Free public transport for media: No.
Website local public transport:
Scandinavium is located at Valhallagatan
1 in Gothenburg. We encourage everyone
to take your bike, walk or take the public
transport to the arena. The nearest stop is
called “Scandinavium” and is located just
outside the entrance. Find the best route
with the help of Västtrafik’s travel planner:
vasttrafik.se/reseplanering/reseplaneraren
Media shuttle from hotels to arena: No.
Media car park: Media parking available
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close to the arena. Parking permits
available at the media centre.
Taxi: Taxi Gothenburg +46 31 650 000,
Taxi Kurir +46 31 27 27 27.
OPENING HOURS ACCREDITATION CENTRE
9 – 11 January: 15:00 – 20:00
12 January: 12:00 – 21:30
13 January: 15:00 – 20:00
14 January: 12:00 – 21:30
15 January: 15:00 – 20:00
16 January: 12:00 – 21:30
17 January: 15:00 – 20:00
18 January: 12:00 – 21:30
19 January: 15:00 – 20:00
20 January: 12:00 – 21:30
21 January: 15:00 – 20:00
22 January: 12:00 – 21:30
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OPENING HOURS MEDIA CENTRE
Media centre opens 10 January
10 January: 12:00 – 18:00
11 January: 09:00 – 19:00
Match days: 09:30 – 24:00
Rest days: 09:30 – 22:00
Deposit for photographer’s bib:
20 EURO or 200 SEK
TOURIST INFORMATION
Gothenburg Visitor Centre
Kungsportsplatsen 2
411 10 Gothenburg
+46 31 368 42 00, turistinfo@goteborg.com
Gothenburgs Official Visitors Guide
Hospital: Emergency number 112
JÖNKÖPING | HUSQVARNA GARDEN

HUSQVARNA GARDEN
Elmiavägen 18, 554 54 Jönköping
Phone number: +46 36-299 71 00
Contact person: Pontus Seveli, +46 36 299 71 24,
pontus.seveli@hv71.se
E-mail contact: info@hv71.se
hv71.se

Husqvarna Garden is located at the popular exhibition area Elmia on Rosenlund’s banks. Husqvarna Garden
has an audience capacity of 7,000 spectators. Facilities: 497 lodges, five bars, and a sky bar (on the sixth
floor) overlooking Huskvarna and Lake Vättern, a conference center with four conference rooms, a restaurant
for 230 diners and a VIP lounge.

MEDIA RESPONSIBLE OF THE LOC
Håkan Eng
Phone: +46 73 316 2633
E-mail: hakan.eng@gmail.com
PUBLIC TRANSPORT TO THE ARENA
Free public transport for media: No.
Website local public transport: jlt.se
Media shuttle from hotels to arena: No.
Media car park: Media parking available
outside the arena. Parking permits
available at the media centre.
Taxi: MVG Taxi: +46 36 19 19 19, Taxi
Jönköping: +46 36 34 40 00.
OPENING HOURS ACCREDITATION CENTRE TOURIST INFORMATION
10 – 12 January: 15:00 – 20:00 Destination Jönköping
13 January: 12:00 – 21:30 +46 771 211 300
14 January: 15:00 – 20:00 info@destinationjonkoping.se
15 January: 12:00 – 21:30 jkpg.com
16 January: 15:00 – 20:00
17 January: 12:00 – 21:30 Hospital: Emergency number 112
OPENING HOURS MEDIA CENTRE
Media centre opens 11 January
11 – 12 January: 12:00 – 22:00
Match days (13, 15, 17 January):
10:00 – 24:00
Non-match days (14 and 16 January):
09:00 – 22:00
Deposit for photographer’s bib:
20 EURO or 200 SEK

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 KRISTIANSTAD | KRISTIANSTAD ARENA

KRISTIANSTAD ARENA
Västra Storgatan 69, 291 54 Kristianstad.
Phone number: +46 44-253 35 33.
Contact person: Henrik Fröberg.
E-mail contact: info@kristianstadarena.se.
kristianstadarena.se

Kristianstad Arena is a multi-purpose arena with seating for 5,300 spectators. The arena has two
restaurants, five fast food areas, six VIP lounges, a conference center and media center. The Arena is
located 1,5 kilometers from the train station, 500 meters from the highway and bus station. From Kristianstad
airport you have app. 15 kilometers to the Arena. Kristianstad Arena has hosted handball events such as the
Women’s European Championships 2016 and Men’s World Cup in 2011.

MEDIA RESPONSIBLE OF THE LOC
Peter Malm
Phone: +46 70 670 6565
E-mail: peter.malm@rfsisu.se
PUBLIC TRANSPORT TO THE ARENA
Free public transport for media: No.
Media shuttle from hotels to arena: No.
The arena is located 1.5 km from the train
station and city centre.
Media car park: Media parking available
outside the arena. Parking pass will be
available at the press centre in
Kristianstad Arena.
Taxi: Metro Taxi +46 44 10 90 90,
Kristianstad Taxi & Buss +46 44 12 40 65,
Taxi Allians +46 44 24 62 46, Appcab Tel:
+46 44 10 95 95, Taxicentralen i Kristianstad OPENING HOURS MEDIA CENTRE
+46 44 12 30 00, Taxi Kristianstad +46 44
Media centre opens 10 January
250 53 05, Taxidirekt i Kristianstad +46 76
10 January: 12:00 – 18:00
272 4330, Taxi Direkt24 +46 44 21 40 40,
11 January: 12:00 – 21:00
City Taxi Kristianstad +46 44 28 02 80.
Match days (12, 14, 16 January):
10:00 – 24:00
OPENING HOURS ACCREDITATION CENTRE Non-match days (13 and 15 January):
9 – 11 January: 15:00 – 20:00 11:00 – 22:00
12 January: 12:00 – 21:30 Deposit for photographer’s bib:
13 January: 15:00 – 20:00 20 EURO or 200 SEK
14 January: 12:00 – 21:30
15 January: 15:00 – 20:00
16 January: 12:00 – 21:30

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MALMÖ | MALMÖ ARENA

MALMÖ ARENA
Hyllie stationstorg 2, S-200 49 Malmö.
Phone number: +46 40 642 04 00.
Contact person: Karin Mårtensson.
E-mail contact: info@malmoarena.com.
malmoarena.com

Malmö Arena, with seating for 12,500 spectators, is located in the expansive district of Hyllie. Hyllie aims to be
the most environmental friendly district in the Oresund region. At Hyllie Stationstorg, the heart of the green
district lies Malmo Arena only 80 meters from the train station, from where you reach Malmö Centrum in 3
min, Copenhagen Airport in 12 min. Malmö Arena is a multi-arena and has hosted widely events such as the
Eurovision Song Contest, the Junior Hockey World Cup and the Handball World Cup.

MEDIA RESPONSIBLE OF THE LOC
Björn Hedman
Phone: +46 70 403 6451
E-mail: bjorn@bjhedman.se
PUBLIC TRANSPORT TO THE ARENA
Free public transport for media: Free
public transport for accredited media on
regional train “Skånetrafiken” City Tunnel,
train and bus.
Closest bus stop/train station:
Hyllie station 70 mts from Malmö Arena.
Website local public transport:
skanetrafiken.se
Media car park: Media parking available
100 mts from the Malmö Arena. Parking
permits available at the media centre.
Taxi: cabonline.se or Taxi 97 +46 40 97 97 97.
OPENING HOURS ACCREDITATION CENTRE Match days: 9:30 – 24:00
Non-match days: 11:00 – 22:00
10 – 12 January: 15:00 – 20:00
Deposit for photographer’s bib:
13 January: 12:00 – 21:30
20 EURO or 200 SEK
14 January: 15:00 – 20:00
15 January: 12:00 – 21:30
16 January: 15:00 – 20:00 TOURIST INFORMATION
17 January: 12:00 – 21:30 Tourist Info Points at:
18 January: 15:00 – 20:00 • Shoppingmall Emporia (next to Malmö
19 January: 12:00 – 21:30 Arena)
20 January: 15:00 – 20:00 • Travel Shop at the Central Station
21 January: 12:00 – 21:30 visitmalmo.se
22 January: 15:00 – 20:00
23 January: 12:00 – 21:30 Police: Emergency number 112
Hospital: Emergency number 112
OPENING HOURS MEDIA CENTRE
Media centre opens 11 January
11 January: 12:00 – 18:00
12 January: 11:00 – 21:00

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 STOCKHOLM | TELE2 ARENA

TELE2 ARENA
Arenaslingan 14, S-121 77 Johanneshov.
Phone number: +46 77-131 00 00.
Contact person: Daniel Stålbo.
E-mail contact: press@stockholmlive.com
tele2arena.se

Tele2 Arena is one of the world’s most modern multi-arenas with a sliding roof, transparent façade and
home ground for Hammarby and Djurgården (soccer). Tele2 Arena has also welcomed the world´s greatest
artists and shows. Year 2020, Stockholm and Tele2 Arena hosted the finals of the EHF European Men’s
Handball Championship, in front of 20,000 spectators! Tele2 Arena also won Venue of the Year in the global
The Stadium Business Awards, in competition with world arenas such as Madison Square Garden and
Wembley.

MEDIA RESPONSIBLE OF THE LOC OPENING HOURS ACCREDITATION CENTRE OPENING HOURS MEDIA CENTRE
Mats Olsson 23 – 25 January: 12:00 – 21:30 Media centre opens 23 January
Phone: +46 70 633 6130 26 January: 15:00 – 20:00 23 January: 12:00 – 21:00
E-mail: mats.olsson@handball.rf.se 27 January: 12:00 – 21:30 24 January: 11:00 – 21:00
Mona Ekstrand 28 January: 15:00 – 20:00 25 January: 09:00 – 24:00
Phone: +46 70 591 3170 29 January: 12:00 – 21:30 26 January: 09:00 – 21:00
E-mail: mona.ekstrand@gmail.com 27 January: 09:00 – 24:00
28 January: 08:00 – 21:00
PUBLIC TRANSPORT TO THE ARENA 29 January: 10:00 – 24:00
Free public transport for media: No.
Deposit for photographer’s bib:
Website local public transport: sl.se
20 EURO or 200 SEK
Media shuttle from hotels to arena: No.
Media car park: No free parking for media
at the Tele2 Arena. Public parking
available outside the arena.
Taxi: Taxi Stockholm +46 8 15 00 00,
Sverigetaxi +46 20 20 20 20.

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