PSG Clinches 12th Straight French Handball Championship After Thrilling Win Over Nantes

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has secured their twelfth consecutive French handball championship title, achieving their thirteenth overall, by defeating Nantes 34-31 in a decisive match at Bercy on May 27, 2026. This victory ensures that Nantes, despite their strong season performance and aspirations for a first championship, finish without the title, remaining trophy-less for the year.

The match was marked by intense competition and high pressure, with PSG determined to avoid a season without silverware after earlier setbacks in the Champions League and Coupe de France. Elohim Prandi of PSG highlighted the effort to keep the winning streak alive under Qatari ownership, while captain Luka Karabatic acknowledged the difficulty and significance of their achievement.

Nantes player Thibaud Briet expressed visible disappointment following the loss, lamenting that the team's hard work had not been rewarded despite their prior success in domestic cups including three Coupe de France titles. PSG's victory underscored their dominance in the Starligue and their experience proved decisive in securing the championship.

This title continues PSG's extraordinary run in French handball, reinforcing their status as the league's powerhouse and crowding out strong competitors like Nantes who have yet to break their championship drought.