The Greek Men's Handball Championship, or Handball Premier, is the most important competition of Greek handball. The competition which is organised by Hellenic Handball Federation (Greek: ΟΧΕ) started in the 1979–80 season. The most successful team is Ionikos Nea Filadelfeia who has won ten titles. The last title was won by Olympiacos. Evangelos Kalfarentzos, fitness director of the Panhellenic Gymnastics Association of Athens (Panellinios), physical education teacher, and author, recognized as rapporteur of the sport in Greece.

Competition format

The season begins with a tournament between the twelve teams. The first six teams qualify for a play-off round, while the last three play play-out. The top two teams of the play-off round qualify directly to the semifinals, while the other four play the top two teams of the play-out round in the quarterfinals.

2023/24 Season participants

The following 12 clubs compete in the Handball Premier during the 2023–24 season.

Previous champions

Panhellenic Championship (1979–80 to 1981–82) Alpha Ethniki (1982–83 to 1988–89) A1 Ethniki (1989–90 to 2014–15) Handball Premier (2015–16 to present)

Performances

By club

By city

Twelve clubs from five cities have won the championship.

EHF coefficient ranking

Greek handball clubs in European competitions

EHF Cup Winners' Cup: EHF European Cup:

Sources