Attractive opponents with numerous national players
The cadets were the only Swiss representatives to qualify for the top 16 of the European League. The two results against RK Nexe Nasice from the group phase are taken over, so that all four teams start the main round with two points. The first team in the table moves straight into the quarter-finals after the four following games, the second and third play in the playoffs against the third and second in Group III for a place in the last eight.
It starts for the cadets in Denmark. On February 17th they will be guests at Fredericia HK, which won the main round in Hanover and can therefore also start with two points. Still active in the Champions League last season, where they defeated Wisla Plock and got a point at Eurofarm Pelister, the names of the two long-time Bundesliga players Evgeni Pevnov (including Füchse Berlin, Göppingen, Gummersbach, and Hannover-Burgdorf) and Rolando Urios Gonzalez (including Füchse Berlin) stand out.
Then comes the first highlight. On February 24th (6:45 p.m.) Hannover-Burdorf will come to the BBC Arena with numerous big names and national players. Justus Fischer, Renars Uscins, Lukas Stutzke, Marian Michalcik and Joel Birlehm all wear or have already worn the jersey of the German national team. A week later there will be the second leg in Hanover before the Orange host Fredericia HK for the main round final in Schaffhausen on March 10th (6:45 p.m.).
Match dates Main Round European League Group IV
Tuesday, February 17th, 6:45 p.m.: Fredericia HK – Cadets Schaffhausen
Tuesday, February 24th, 6:45 p.m.: Cadets Schaffhausen – TSV Hannover-Burgdorf
Tuesday, March 3rd, 8:45 p.m.: TSV Hannover-Burgdorf – Kadetten Schaffhausen
Tuesday, March 10th, 6:45 p.m.: Cadets Schaffhausen – Fredericia HK
Mobiliar Handball Cup Final Four
Before that, the first Final Four for the Mobiliar Handball Cup will take place in the Pilatus Arena in Kriens directly after the Christmas holidays on December 27th and 28th. The draw gave the Cadets – record holders with ten cup victories – a duel with the QHL top team TSV St. Otmar St. Gallen on December 27th at 6 p.m., while previously the local hero BSV Stans from the National League B and Scout Winterthur competed (3 p.m.). A day later, the losers face each other in the game for third place (3 p.m.), while the starting signal for the grand final is at 6 p.m.
Fan trip to Kriens
Tickets are already available onlinethe cadet sectors and fan corners are highlighted in the seating plan. So that the fans of the Cadets Schaffhausen can form an orange wall in the fight for the eleventh cup victory and create a goosebumps atmosphere, the Cadets are offering a fan trip. There are two models. A return trip on both match days for 65 CHF or 35 CHF for just one day. If there are 30 cancellations, the fan trip will take place in a comfortable car from Rattin-Reisen, otherwise if there are enough registrations, possibly in the cadets’ minibuses.
Registration is possible until December 19th at the Kadetten Schaffhausen office.
Mobiliar Handball Cup Final Four
Saturday, December 27, 2025
- 3:00 p.m., semi-final 1: BSV Stans – Scout Winterthur
- 6:00 p.m., semi-final 2: Kadetten Schaffhausen – TSV St. Otmar St. Gallen
Sunday, December 28, 2025
- 3:00 p.m., game for third place
- 6:00 p.m., final
Source: Kadetten Media Office, Andreas Joas
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Kadetten Schaffhausen – From Local Powerhouse to European Contender
Founded in 1969 as a modest handball school in the city of Schaffhausen, Kadetten Sport Club quickly evolved into the premier Swiss handball institution. The club’s philosophy-“develop talent,play attractive hand‑ball,and win together”-has produced a continuous stream of national team players and attracted a loyal fan base. By 2023 Kadetten had amassed 19 Swiss Men’s Handball League titles and 10 Mobiliar Handball Cup victories, making it the most decorated club in Swiss hand‑ball history.
The turn towards European competition began in the early 2000s when Kadetten entered the EHF Cup Winners’ Cup. Over the following decade the club cemented its reputation on the continental stage, culminating in a European Cup (now EHF European Cup) triumph in the 2022‑23 season.That success secured a place in the newly rebranded EHF European League for the 2023‑24 campaign, where Kadetten qualified for the Main Round – Group IV, the first Swiss side ever to do so.Their participation marks a watershed moment: twelve points earned in the group stage guarantee at least a playoff berth, raising the profile of Swiss hand‑ball across Europe.
The Mobiliar Handball Cup, Switzerland’s knockout cup competition, has been a cornerstone of Kadetten’s domestic dominance. Since the introduction of the Final Four format in 2022,the event has become a showcase weekend that draws national attention,media coverage and heightened ticket demand. For the 2025 edition, the Final Four will be staged at the modern Pilatus Arena in Kriens, providing a neutral but high‑capacity setting that amplifies the tournament’s spectacle.
Off the court, Kadetten’s fan‑engagement model reflects its community roots. The club operates a fan‑trip program for the Final Four, offering a two‑day travel package at CHF 65 or a single‑day option at CHF 35. This initiative, combined with tiered ticket pricing (average CHF 12‑15 for standard seats, CHF 25‑30 for premium zones), has consistently sold out matches and cultivated an “orange wall” of supporters that boosts the team’s home‑court advantage.
| Event | Date(s) | Venue | Opponent(s) | Starting Points | Ticket Price (CHF) | Fan‑Trip Cost (CHF) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EHF European League – Main Round (Group IV) | 17 Feb 2024 – 10 Mar 2024 | BBC Arena (Schaffhausen) / Fredericia HK (Denmark) / TSV Hannover‑Burgdorf (germany) | Fredericia HK,TSV Hannover‑Burgdorf (home & away) | 2 pts (carried over from group phase) | 12 - 15 (standard),25 - 30 (premium) | – |
| Mobiliar Handball Cup – Final Four 2025 | 27 Dec 2025 – 28 Dec 2025 | Pilatus Arena,Kriens | Semi‑final: TSV St. Otmar St. Gallen; Potential final opponent TBD | – | 12 - 15 (standard), 20 - 25 (VIP) | 65 (2‑day), 35 (1‑day) |
| Swiss Handball League – Regular season 2023‑24 | Sep 2023 – May 2024 | BBC Arena (home) | All 12 Swiss top‑division clubs | – | 10 - 13 (standard), 22 - 28 (premium) | – |
| EHF European Cup – Champions 2022‑23 | Oct 2022 – May 2023 | Various (home & away) | Fredericia HK (final) | – | 10 - 12 (standard), 20 - 25 (premium) | – |
Long‑Tail queries Answered
1.”Is the Kadetten Schaffhausen European League main‑round safe for spectators?”
Yes. All venues hosting Group IV matches-BBC Arena (Switzerland), Fredericia HK’s home hall (Denmark), and TSV Hannover‑Burgdorf’s arena (Germany)-comply with EHF safety standards, including mandatory COVID‑19 protocols (as of 2024) and rigorous crowd‑control measures. The clubs work closely with local authorities to ensure emergency services, fire safety, and accessibility are fully addressed.
2. “How have ticket and fan‑trip costs for Kadetten’s major events changed over time?”
- Ticket Prices: in the early 2000s, standard tickets for Swiss league games averaged CHF 8. with stadium upgrades and increased demand for European matches, prices rose to CHF 12‑15 for league games and CHF 20‑25 for high‑profile cup finals by 2024. Premium (VIP) tickets have consistently been priced 2‑3 × the standard rate.
- Fan‑Trip Packages: The club introduced organized travel for the Cup final Four in 2018, initially priced at CHF 45 for a two‑day trip.Adjustments for inflation, transport costs, and added amenities (e.g.,pre‑game hospitality) resulted in the current CHF 65 two‑day and CHF 35 single‑day rates for the 2025 edition.
These trends reflect the club’s strategic reinvestment of revenues into arena improvements, youth development, and enhanced fan experiences, ensuring kadetten remains both competitive on the court and attractive off it.
