The Celtic Cup is Back! Schedule Announced for Group Stages in Dublin
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The Celtic Cup returns to Dublin on 14th and 15th November 2026, bringing together 12 teams from Ireland and Scotland for an exciting weekend of Olympic handball!
Six men's teams and six women's teams will compete across two action-packed days, battling it out for a place in the Celtic Cup finals.
The competition promises plenty of exciting matchups as clubs from both nations go head-to-head, showcasing the talent and competitive spirit of handball across Ireland and Scotland.
With 12 matches scheduled across the weekend, here's everything you need to know ahead of the group stages.
Meet the Competing Teams
Women's Competition
🇮🇪 Ireland: Astra, DCH, DIHC, UCD
🏴 Scotland: Tryst, EK82
Men's Competition
🇮🇪 Ireland: DIHC, DCH, Astra
🏴 Scotland: Tryst, Livingston, Kelvinside
Celtic Cup 2026: Full Match Schedule
Saturday 14th November 2026
| Time | Match | Fixture |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 | Men's Match 1 | Livingston (SCO) vs Astra (IRE) |
| 11:30 | Women's Match 1 | UCD (IRE) vs EK82 (SCO) |
| 13:00 | Men's Match 2 | DIHC (IRE) vs Kelvinside (SCO) |
| 14:30 | Women's Match 2 | DIHC (IRE) vs Astra (IRE) |
| 16:00 | Men's Match 3 | Tryst (SCO) vs DCH (IRE) |
| 17:30 | Women's Match 3 | DCH (IRE) vs Tryst (SCO) |
Sunday 15th November 2026
| Time | Match | Fixture |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | Men's Match 4 | Kelvinside (SCO) vs DCH (IRE) |
| 10:30 | Women's Match 4 | DCH (IRE) vs DIHC (IRE) |
| 12:00 | Men's Match 5 | DIHC (IRE) vs Livingston (SCO) |
| 13:30 | Women's Match 5 | EK82 (SCO) vs Astra (IRE) |
| 15:00 | Men's Match 6 | Tryst (SCO) vs Astra (IRE) |
| 16:30 | Women's Match 6 | UCD (IRE) vs Tryst (SCO) |
Follow the Action!
Can't make it to Dublin? We've got you covered!
Olympic Handball Ireland will be sharing match results, photography and live updates throughout the weekend across our social media channels.
Following the group stages, we'll announce which teams have secured their places in the finals, alongside a full event recap and video highlights.
Follow Olympic Handball Ireland on social media to stay up to date with all the Celtic Cup action!
Best of luck to all participating teams. Let the games begin! 🏆
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