Fun facts & statistics​

Since 1978

creating memories for life

Since 1978, Lundaspelen has provided young handball players with experiences that last forever.

players from 17 nations

1000

teams from 176 clubs

789

sports halls in and around Lund

10

referees from 23 countries

100
Lundaspelen team from Hong Kong

International competition

Meet teams from all over the world, challenge yourselves in exciting matches, and help build friendships across borders.

Para handball at Lundaspelen

Handball for everyone

We welcome girls and boys aged from 8 to 19, as well as para-handball. There's something for everyone!

Lundaspelen crew

Great atmosphere

Lundaspelen is known for its welcoming environment, where fair play and joy of the game are key elements of the tournament, held in the university town of Lund.

Friends at Lundaspelen handball

More than just handball

Lundaspelen is about building team spirit, creating friendships, and having fun together.

A proud tradition since 1978

Lundaspelen began in 1978 as a youth tournament in handball, ice hockey, football, and basketball. Handball and basketball quickly became the core – and are now among the biggest youth tournaments in Sweden and the world.

In the first year, 113 teams joined

To date, 20 648 teams from 38 countries have participated

Five clubs have played every year since the start:
TMS Ringsted, H43, OV Helsingborg, KFUM Lundagård, and Kävlinge HK

Uniting clubs in and around Lund

To make space for as many teams as possible, we work closely with local clubs. Together, we turn the tournament into a shared celebration, where every club contributes to creating lifelong memories.

In 2024, we partnered with Dalby GIF, EOS, Eslövs IK, H43, HK Ankaret, IFK Malmö, KFUM Lundagård, Kävlinge HK, Lödde Vikings, Skurups Handboll, Staffanstorps HK, Torns IF and Veberöds HK

Lundaspelen Mini handball