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Build your dream Philippines handball team: 2026 guide.

~10 min read
Updated 06/23/2026

Team builder

« Pilipinas, kaya natin 'to! »

From goalkeeper to pivot, pick 7 on court and 9 on the bench.

TeamBranch replicates the official handball team structure: 1 goalkeeper, 6 court players, 9 substitutes, captain, defensive system.

Pick from current Philippines national team members, National Handball Championship stars, university athletes (UAAP: UP, Ateneo, DLSU, UST, NU, FEU, Adamson, UE; NCAA: SBU, LPU, SSC), or call in Denmark, France, Germany, Spain or Croatia. You can also build a team 100% with your barkada.

9,500 players 7 positions 4 defensive systems One-link sharing

WC 2027

Philippines in Germany

Forecast the seven for 13 January 2027 in Berlin. The Philippines chase qualification through Asian Championship and intercontinental qualifiers.

PHFUAAPAteneoGermany

SEA Games

Seven for next SEA Games

Build the team that keeps the Philippines competitive in Southeast Asia. Rivals: Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia.

SEA GamesASEANThailandVietnam

UAAP / NCAA Handball

Typical UAAP seven

Mix champions from Ateneo de Manila, De La Salle University, University of the Philippines, University of Santo Tomas, National University, FEU, Adamson, UE. Best of the UAAP/NCAA handball programmes.

AteneoDLSUUPUST

For fun · with the barkada

Sunday rec-centre seven

Tito at centre back, kuya on the wing, ate at pivot, pinsan at back. Upload your own photo cards for an alumni cup, barangay finals, despedida de soltero, or post-training inuman.

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Decades of Philippine handball, endless ways to imagine it.

From the Philippine Handball Federation (PHF) onward, Philippine handball is built on the university system (UAAP and NCAA) and the regional ASEAN handball circuit. Although smaller than the top Asian nations (Korea, Qatar, Japan), the Philippines national team regularly competes in Asian Handball Championship qualifiers and SEA Games, and has appeared at IHF events through Oceania-Asia qualifiers.

1985-2010 · Pioneer era

PHF and the university system

The Philippine Handball Federation was established as the governing body. Handball developed primarily through the UAAP and NCAA university leagues. Ateneo de Manila, La Salle, UP, UST, NU, FEU, Adamson, and UE built handball programmes that produced most of the national team. The national team began competing at SEA Games and Asian Championship qualifiers.

2010 → 2026 · Modern era

UAAP growth and SEA Games competition

Over the last decade, handball expanded through schools and university programmes. The Philippines national team (men's and women's) compete at SEA Games against Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia. The target is qualification for the 2027 World Championship in Germany and continued SEA Games competition.

Architecture of the seven

How is a handball team built?

A handball team fields 7 players on court (one goalkeeper, six court players) and 9 substitutes. Each position has a precise role.

Goalkeeper · #1, 12, 16

Green jersey. Reflexes, game reading, long outlet passes.

Wings · left & right

Finishers. Jump, narrow angle, counter-attack.

Centre back · 1-3-3

Quarterback of handball. Vision, passing, tactics.

Side backs

The big guns. 9-metre shots, drives, one-on-one.

Pivot · position 5

Warrior between defenders.

Bench · 9 substitutes

Rolling subs, unlimited.

Handball glossary

Words to know to talk handball like a local.

Goal: Ball into the opponent's goal, past the 6-metre line. Value 1 point.
6-metre line (goal area): 6-metre semicircle around the goal: only the keeper can stand inside.
9-metre line: Dotted line marking the free-throw zone after a foul.
7-metre throw (penalty): Face-to-face shot with the keeper from 7 metres, no run-up.
Counter-attack: Fast play art. First wave in under 6 seconds.
Defence 6-0 / 5-1 / 3-2-1: Defensive systems. 6-0 compact wall, 5-1 one stepped up, 3-2-1 stepped aggressive.
Seven against six: 7 vs 6 tactic — keeper drops to bench, seventh court player on court.
Centre throw: After each goal, the conceding team can play from the centre line without waiting for the whistle.

Three eras

Revive the Philippines national team that left a mark.

1985-2000

Pioneer era

PHF founded. Handball develops through universities. First ASEAN/regional appearances.

PHFUAAPAteneoPioneers

2000-15

University growth

UAAP and NCAA handball programmes expand. Ateneo, DLSU, UP, UST become powers.

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2015-26

Modern era

Schools push. National team active at SEA Games and Asian Championship qualifiers. Targets: WC 2027 and LA 2028.

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Philippine handball is built on UAAP and NCAA university leagues. From Ateneo to La Salle, from UP to UST, every generation of players carries the sport forward. Our target: bridging Southeast Asia to the world stage.

Philippine Handball Federation (PHF), governing body of handball in the Philippines, develops the national team programme and oversees university-based competition

All the Philippines handball teams you can build.

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Current squad

The Philippines, your version

Build the squad for WC 2027 in Germany and SEA Games. Mix the UAAP/NCAA backbone with Filipinos playing overseas.

AT AteneoDL La SalleUP UPUST UST

Philippines · 202652 internationals

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All-time Philippines

Eternal seven

Best of Philippine handball history: UAAP/NCAA legends from each era, SEA Games athletes, modern overseas Filipinos. Eternal seven 1985 → 2026.

AT AteneoDL La SalleSE SEAPH History

1985 → 2026180 legends

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UAAP/NCAA · Club squad

Best of university handball

Mix champions from Ateneo, La Salle, UP, UST, NU, FEU, Adamson, UE, SBU, LPU. Best of UAAP and NCAA handball in one team.

AT AteneoDL La SalleUP UPUST UST

UAAP/NCAA · 10 schools260 cards

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World All-Stars

Seven of world phenoms

Beyond the Philippines: Niklas Landin (DK), Nikola Karabatić (FR), Mathias Gidsel (DK), Sander Sagosen (NO), Jim Gottfridsson (SE), Domagoj Duvnjak (HR), Aron Pálmarsson (IS).

FR KarabaticNO SagosenSE GottfridssonDE Wolff

12 nations · World 7900 players

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Women's team

Philippines women's handball

Build the women's national team with players from UAAP/NCAA women's leagues and overseas Filipinas. The women's team competes in Asian Championship qualifiers and SEA Games.

AT AteneoDL La SalleYO Youth+ Photo

Women · 2026180 players

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Barkada

7 from your club, friends, family

Upload your own photo cards. Put your kuya at centre back, barkada at pivot, pinsan on the wing, tito in goal. Division 2 team, barangay championship, despedida, or the post-training inuman.

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WC 2027 · D-204

Forecast the Philippines team bringing home a medal from Germany.

The IHF Men's Handball World Championship 2027 takes place in Germany from 13 to 31 January 2027. The Philippines chase qualification through Asian Championship and intercontinental qualifiers.

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Pre-built templates · WC 2027

Current squad 2026

UAAP/NCAA core: Ateneo, La Salle, UP, UST, NU, plus Filipinos playing overseas.

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Generation 2000+ · Youth movement

Focus on under-25 players from university academies.

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All-Time Philippines

Legendary team: UAAP/NCAA stars from each era, SEA Games athletes.

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Women's Philippines team

Honouring women's handball with UAAP/NCAA women's stars.

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World of handball

12 great nations of handball.

International handball is dominated by Europe. The Philippines competes at the Asian and SEA Games level.

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Denmark

Vikings

3 Olympic golds in a row (2016, 2020, 2024). 4 World titles.

LandinHansenGidsel

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France

Les Bleus

3 Olympic golds. 6 World titles.

MemPrandiRemili

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Norway

Håndballgutta

Sagosen World Player 2019.

SagosenBergerudTønnesen

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Spain

Los Hispanos

2 World titles (2005, 2013).

A. DujshebaevSoléGómez

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Germany

Die Bad Boys

3 World titles. WC 2027 hosts.

KnorrWolffHeymann

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Sweden

Bengan Boys

4 World titles.

GottfridssonKarlssonPalicka

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Croatia

Kauboji

2 Olympic golds (1996, 2004). 1 World title (2003).

DuvnjakCindrićŠarac

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Iceland

Strákarnir

Olympic silver 2008.

PálmarssonMagnússonSigurmannsson

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Slovenia

Slovenija

WC bronze 2017.

JancDolenecBombač

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Hungary

Magyar

2 World titles (1982, 1986).

BánhidiLékaiK. Mahé

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Philippines

Azkals (informal)

Developing handball nation, governed by Philippine Handball Federation (PHF). Competes at SEA Games and Asian Championship qualifiers.

AteneoDLSUUP

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Poland

Biało-Czerwoni

WC silver 2007.

BieleckiSzmalSićko

UAAP / NCAA Handball

10 schools: elite of Philippine university handball.

The UAAP (University Athletic Association of the Philippines) and NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) include handball among their competitions. The strongest programmes are in Manila and the metropolitan area.

Ateneo de Manila University

Quezon City

UAAP power

De La Salle University

Manila

Eternal rival

University of the Philippines

Quezon City

State university

UST

University of Santo Tomas

Manila

Tradition

National University

Manila

UAAP regular

FEU

Far Eastern University

Manila

UAAP regular

Adamson University

Manila

UAAP

University of the East

Manila

UAAP

SBU

San Beda University

Manila

NCAA strong

LPU

Lyceum of the Philippines

Manila

NCAA

Frequently asked questions

Classics about the ideal seven.

How do I build my dream Philippines handball team online?

Pick a defensive system (6-0, 5-1, 3-2-1, seven against six), then fill 7 court positions and 9 bench spots from 9,500 players: current national team members, National Handball Championship stars, university athletes (UP, Ateneo, DLSU, UST, NU), international icons, or upload your photo cards. No sign-up, 100% free.

How is a handball team made up?

The seven consists of 1 goalkeeper and 6 court players: 1 left wing, 1 left back, 1 centre back, 1 right back, 1 right wing, 1 pivot. Plus 9 substitutes.

Can I build a seven for the 2027 World Championship in Germany?

Yes. The IHF Men's Handball World Championship 2027 is in Germany from 13-31 January 2027. 6 pre-built templates: current squad, youth movement, all-time Philippines, NHC backbone, revenge 2023, World Seven.

Can I create a team with my friends or family?

Of course. Over 620,000 customised sevens have been built. Upload photos of mates, brothers, dads, cousins. Perfect for club tournaments, regional finals, bachelor parties, or Viber groups.

What are the Philippines' main handball achievements?

Handball in the Philippines is a developing sport governed by the Philippine Handball Federation (PHF). The national team competes in SEA Games, Asian Handball Championship qualifiers. The university system (UAAP and NCAA) develops most national team players, with Ateneo, La Salle, UP, UST, and NU among the strongest programmes.

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🤾 Your Handball Team

Build your dream Philippines handball team: 2026 guide.

From goalkeeper to pivot, pick 7 on court and 9 on the bench.

Philippines in Germany

Seven for next SEA Games

Typical UAAP seven

Sunday rec-centre seven

Decades of Philippine handball, endless ways to imagine it.

PHF and the university system

UAAP growth and SEA Games competition

How is a handball team built?

Words to know to talk handball like a local.

Revive the Philippines national team that left a mark.

All the Philippines handball teams you can build.

The Philippines, your version

Eternal seven

Best of university handball

Seven of world phenoms

Philippines women's handball

7 from your club, friends, family

Forecast the Philippines team bringing home a medal from Germany.

12 great nations of handball.

10 schools: elite of Philippine university handball.

Your seven, in one URL.

Classics about the ideal seven.