2016–17 Håndboldligaen


The 2016–17 Håndboldligaen, known as the 888ligaen for sponsorship reasons, is the 81st season of the Håndboldligaen, Denmark's premier Handball league.

Team information

The following 14 clubs compete in the Håndboldligaen during the 2016–17 season:
TeamLocationArenaCapacity
Aalborg HåndboldAalborgJutlander Bank Arena5,009
Aarhus HåndboldAarhusCeres Arena5,001
Bjerringbro-SilkeborgBjerringbroSilkeborg-Hallerne2,845
GOGGudmeGudme-Hallerne2,265
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
Randers HHRandersArena Randers3,000
Ribe-EsbjergEsbjerg
Ribe		Blue Water Dokken
Invactor Arena		3,386
1,976
SkanderborgSkanderborgFælledhallen2,000
SkjernSkjernSkjern Bank Arena3,100
SønderjyskESønderborgDybbølhallen2,200
Tvis HolstebroHolstebroIdrætscenter Vest3,250
TM TønderTønderTønder Sport- og FritidsCenter1,500

Personnel and kits

Following is the list of clubs competing in 2016–17 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 Jakob LarsenSelectFynske Bank, EnergiFyn
HC MidtjyllandAllan Witt Morten Secherhummeleptools, KP Industri
KIF Kolding CopenhagenJens Boesen Antonio Carlos OrtegaH2O SportswearJolly Cola, EWII
Mors-Thy HåndboldJohannes Søndergaard Jan PaulsenhummelJyske Bank
Randers HHPeter Hansen Ole BitschSalmingJutlander Bank
Ribe-EsbjergRikke Tangaa Claus Uhrenholthummelfros
SkanderborgJens Christensen Nicolej KrickauPumaAVR, Skanderborg kommune
Skjern HåndboldHenning Kjærgaard Ole NørgaardPumaSkjern Bank
SønderjyskEKlaus B. Rasmussen Morten HenriksenDiadoraSeaDane Travel
TTH HolstebroJørgen S. Hansen Patrick WesterholmhummelVestjysk Bank
TM TønderUwe Nielsen Claus LyngsøehummelSparekassen Bredebro

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

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. 12-13 from Håndboldligaen and no. 2-3 from the first division is meet each other for the last 2 seats. The winner stays in the league. the loser relegated to Division 1,
! 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.

Group 1

Group 2

Number of teams by regions

Top Goalscorer

Regular Season

Overall

All Star Team

Regular Season