Sports
For several years Herning has hosted numerous sports events and championships. Everything from road cycling to ultimate frisbee, ping pong, squash and triathlon. Since 2007 the Municipality of Herning has deliberately focused on being home to international sports events.
When talking about sport and Herning, you cannot get around handball finals, Herning has several times hosted those. European and World Champions for women and men have been held in the city.
The “H” in Herning could also stand for horse instead of handball – and hockey of course. Herning initially hosted the World Championship for Icelandic horses in 2003. Since then the four-legged creatures have charmed the city repeatedly - the annual World Cup in Herning and the triple European Championship in 2013, among others. 2025 we look forward to hosting part of the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship.
Sport events
Do not miss these great moments.
Grand Prix Herning
Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Grand Prix Herning is an international one-day cycling race that each year brings together professional riders and cycling fans in Herning. The route runs through both urban an...
2025 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship
9 - 25 May 2025.
We are thrilled to welcome you to Herning, where we again have the honor of being a host city for the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. For the second time, we have the opportunity to create unforgettable experiences for hockey fans from all over the world, and we look forward to delivering an exceptional hosting experience.
EuroSkills2025
Tuesday 9. September - Saturday 13. September, 2025.
Denmark is hosting the official European Championship for young skilled workers in 2025. EuroSkills will take place in the MCH Messecenter Herning...
Men's EHF Euro 2026 Handball
January 15 - February 1, 2026.
The hosting duties are shared between Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Denmark will host two preliminary groups, one main round group, the semifinals, and the final, with ...
DM week 2026
15 - 21 June 2026.
The successful DM week, where over 200 Danish champions are to be found in a large number of different sports, will be held in Herning Municipality in 2026.
Championship in a mult...
