23.03.2017, 12:20
Playing times announced for VELUX EHF FINAL4 2017

NEWS REPORT: Throw off times of all four games remain unchanged in the new edition.

Playing times announced for VELUX EHF FINAL4 2017

Already 72 days before the VELUX EHF FINAL4 2017 playing times of all four matches have been announced by EHF Marketing GmbH.

The playing schedule of the eighth edition in the LANXESS arena in Cologne will start on Saturday 3 June with the first semi-final at 15:15 and the second semi-final at 18:00 CET. Playing time for the 3/4 placement match on Sunday 4 June will be at 15:15 followed by the final in front of the capacity crowd 19,750 fans at 18:00 CET.

15 minutes before every match exciting opening shows will start and fans in front of the TV will have the possibility to watch it, too.

Which four participating teams will move to the final is still not decided. The VELUX EHF Champions League Quarter-finals have already started on 22 March and end on 2 April. More information on the quarter-final pairings can be found here.

For the seventh year in a row, the playing times have remained the same. The draw for both semi-finals will take place on 2 May in Cologne. Which pairing will play at which time will be discussed afterwards with television rights holders in order to ensure the best possible exposure of the event around the world.

Playing times of the VELUX EHF FINAL4

Saturday 3 June 2017
Semi-final 1 – throw off at 15:15 hrs
Semi-final 2 – throw off at 18:00 hrs

Sunday 4 June 2017
3/4 Placement match – throw off at 15:15 hrs
VELUX EHF Champions League Final – throw off at 18:00 hrs

(all times local)

TEXT: EHF/si