Live French LNH Division 1 TV & Broadcast Schedule

Where to Stream French LNH Division 1 Live

Where to watch French LNH Division 1 online: The premium networks and streaming platforms below hold the official broadcast rights to air live matches.

The Liqui Moly Starligue is the top professional men's handball league in France. It's one of the strongest handball leagues in Europe, featuring top clubs like Paris Saint-Germain, HBC Nantes, and Montpellier. The season runs from September through June, with the playoffs wrapping up in the spring. The regular season is in the final stretch, with teams fighting for playoff spots.

Top teams

Paris Saint-Germain Handball is the dominant force in French handball. With massive financial backing, they've won multiple titles and field a roster full of international stars. HBC Nantes is the main challenger — they've won the Champions League and consistently compete for the domestic title. Montpellier Handball is the other giant, with a history of success and a strong youth development system. Aix-en-Provence, Limoges, and Chartres are regular playoff contenders. The league is top-heavy, but the playoffs can produce upsets.

Format

The league has 16 teams. Each plays each other twice in the regular season. The top eight teams advance to the playoffs. The quarterfinals and semifinals are best-of-three series. The final is a best-of-three series for the championship. The bottom two teams are relegated to Proligue (Division 2). The format rewards regular-season performance while leaving room for upsets.

Viewership

The Starligue pulls around 8 million viewers annually. The numbers are strongest in France, where handball is a major sport. PSG matches draw the biggest audiences. The playoff finals are the biggest TV draw of the season. International interest comes from handball fans in Europe, North America, and Asia who follow French clubs in European competitions.

Streaming options in France

In France, beIN SPORTS holds the exclusive rights for the Starligue. They broadcast matches on their linear channels and streaming app. There's no free-to-air coverage for the regular season. Some matches may be available on the LNH website or app.

Global streaming with LNH official platform

The LNH official website and app stream matches directly, accessible globally. Registration is usually required, and access may be free or subscription-based depending on the match. This is a reliable option for international fans.

International streaming options

Handball TV is the official streaming platform for French handball, offering live and on-demand coverage of Starligue matches. EHFTV occasionally streams national league matches, though these may be geo-blocked where local TV partners hold rights. DAZN operates in over 200 countries, including the US, Canada, and the UK, and often holds rights to top-tier European handball leagues. Handball-Globe.tv provides pay-per-view access to various handball competitions when local rights are not exclusive. The LNH YouTube channel occasionally streams matches or provides highlights.

Streaming options in the US and Canada

In the US and Canada, handball content is often streamed through DAZN or Handball TV. The LNH official platform is also accessible globally. French-language coverage may be available via services like TVA+ in Canada. ESPN+ sometimes carries international handball events.

Current season

The 2025-26 Starligue season kicked off in September 2025. The regular season runs through May, with the playoffs in June. Paris Saint-Germain Handball is the defending champion after winning the 2024-25 title. HBC Nantes and Montpellier are pushing them this year. The race for the top eight is tight. The season wraps up in June with the playoff finals.