Krim OTP Group Mercator will face Team Esbjerg, CSM București, FTC, Brest Bretagne Handball, Borussia Dortmund, Sola HK and Budućnost in the group stage of the 2026/27 EHF Champions League, which begins on 5/6 September.
RK Krim OTP Group Mercator will enter the 2026/27 season with a new head coach. The first team will be led by Danish expert Rasmus Rygaard Poulsen, who arrives in Ljubljana with international experience and a modern approach to team and player development.
Today, the handball players of RK Krim OTP Group Mercator visited children at the Pediatric Clinic in Ljubljana. The purpose of the visit was simple yet deeply meaningful: to bring young fighters a moment of energy, hope, and an honest smile during the festive season.
Krim OTP Group Mercator is more than just a club. It is a story of generations — of players, coaches, fans, and countless unforgettable moments. For more than three decades, it has been a symbol of persistence, dedication, and top-level handball.
The KRIM Handball Club is opening a new chapter in its rich history. We are proud to present OTP Group as the new general sponsor, together with our partners OTP Banka and Mendota Invest with the Emonika project.
Krim Mercator will be stronger for the new season with another promising addition. Joining us from Ludwigsburg, 21-year-old right back Anne With Johansen arrives from Denmark.
Krim Mercator is welcoming back a familiar face – Serbian national team goalkeeper Jovana Risović is returning to Ljubljana, where she already made a strong impact during her previous spell.
The group stage draw for the EHF Champions League Women 2025/26 took place today at the headquarters of the European Handball Federation (EHF) in Vienna. Krim Mercator was drawn into Group B.
Krim Mercator continues building its roster for the 2025/26 season. Following the arrival of three Slovenian national team players, the club now welcomes its first international signing – Danish line player Sofie Bardrum, who joins from Nykøbing Falster Handbold.
Krim Mercator is entering a new era with the appointment of Žiga Novak as head coach for the next three seasons. The 33-year-old Slovenian coach brings energy, a modern approach, understanding of the club’s philosophy, and strong credentials – including the EHF Master Coach title.
RK Krim Mercator secured a win in the second leg of the EHF Champions League Play-Off against HB Ludwigsburg. The final score was 26:23, but unfortunately for the home fans, it wasn’t enough to overturn the deficit and advance in Europe’s elite club competition. With Sunday’s victory in the Match of the Week, as chosen by the European Handball Federation, Krim’s European season has come to an end.
RK Krim Mercator suffered a defeat in the first leg of the EHF Champions League Play-Offs on the road in Germany. After an evenly matched start, the home team gradually took control, especially in the second half, where they significantly extended their lead. Despite the final score (31:21), all is not lost – exactly one week from now, the return leg will take place at Hala Tivoli, where the Tigresses will fight for a comeback with the roaring support from the stands.
The Krim players secured a victory in the final round of this season’s EHF Champions League group stage, defeating Podravka Vegeta 30:29. This hard-fought win not only brought them two points but also secured a fourth-place finish in Group A, granting them a slight advantage in the Play-Offs of Europe’s most elite club competition, set to take place in a month!
The new point is in the bag, but both were within reach. After the first half of the game against Danish Nykøbing, it even seemed like a dominant win was on the cards, but in the second half, the Krim Mercator players had to work hard. Until the very last second of the game, it seemed like they would succeed. Unfortunately, it didn’t work out. The hosts scored at the sound of the final buzzer to make it 30:30, and the points were shared in Round 13 of the EHF Champions League.
