Is there a free plan for the Handball API?

Yes. The Basic plan is completely free with 100 requests per day and includes live scores, match data, standings, team data, and country data. No credit card required.

What data does the Handball API return?

The API returns live scores, video highlights, odds from 90+ bookmakers, standings, head-to-head data, last five games, team statistics, and league information.

Handball API

Handball API for live scores & global leagues

Real time scores, video highlights, match statistics, odds, predictions, standings, and team data from handball competitions worldwide.

The Highlightly Handball API covers 180+ leagues across 35+ countries with live scores, video highlights, match statistics, odds from 90+ bookmakers, and predictions. EHF Champions League, Bundesliga, Starligue, ASOBAL, and domestic leagues worldwide.

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180+

Leagues

35+

Countries

90+

Bookmakers

99.97%

Uptime

highlights.js

// Get today's handball highlights const today = new Date().toISOString().split("T")[0]; const res = await fetch( `${apiUrl}/highlights?date=${today}`, { headers: { "x-rapidapi-key": apiKey, "x-rapidapi-host": host } } ); const { data } = await res.json(); // data[0].type → "VERIFIED" // data[0].title → "Denmark vs France" // data[0].url → "https://..."

Easy integration
with intuitive endpoints

highlights.js

              1await
                    fetch(`${apiUrl}/highlights`, {
                
                    2  method:
                    "GET",
                
                    3  headers: {
                
                    4   
                    "x-rapidapi-key":
                    rapidApiKey,
                
                    5   
                    "x-rapidapi-host":
                    rapidApiHost
                
6});

One call, every highlight

A single GET request returns match recaps, top goals, press conferences, and post-match interviews. Filter by date, league, country, or team.

Filter by anything

Pass a date, a league, a country code, or a team name. A single parameter is all you need. Start broad and narrow down. Responses are always consistent and predictable.

matches.js

              1await
                    fetch(`${apiUrl}/matches`, {
                
                    2  method:
                    "GET",
                
                    3  headers: {
                
                    4   
                    "x-rapidapi-key":
                    rapidApiKey,
                
                    5   
                    "x-rapidapi-host":
                    rapidApiHost
                
6});

odds.js

              1await
                    fetch(`${apiUrl}/odds`, {
                
                    2  method:
                    "GET",
                
                    3  headers: {
                
                    4   
                    "x-rapidapi-key":
                    rapidApiKey,
                
                    5   
                    "x-rapidapi-host":
                    rapidApiHost
                
6});

90+ bookmakers, same schema

Match winner, handicap, totals, and more from hundreds of bookmakers collapsed into a single schema. One integration, every odds source.

Teams, countries, and leagues

Full team data with logos and season statistics, country information with flags, and detailed league data. Everything you need to build a complete handball platform.

teams.js

              1await
                    fetch(`${apiUrl}/teams`, {
                
                    2  method:
                    "GET",
                
                    3  headers: {
                
                    4   
                    "x-rapidapi-key":
                    rapidApiKey,
                
                    5   
                    "x-rapidapi-host":
                    rapidApiHost
                
6});

standings.js

              1await
                    fetch(`${apiUrl}/standings`, {
                
                    2  method:
                    "GET",
                
                    3  headers: {
                
                    4   
                    "x-rapidapi-key":
                    rapidApiKey,
                
                    5   
                    "x-rapidapi-host":
                    rapidApiHost
                
6});

Standings and tables

League standings for every competition. Track wins, losses, draws, points, goal difference, and qualification status across all covered leagues.

Everything you need in one Handball API

Every endpoint designed for handball. 180+ leagues from a single integration.

Live Scores

Real time scores, overtime tracking, and match status across all 180+ covered leagues worldwide.

Video Highlights

Match recaps, top goals, fast breaks, press conferences, and post-match interviews from verified video sources. Updated within 0–48 hours.

Last Five Games

Retrieve the last five finished games for any team to build form guides, match previews, and comparison widgets.

Teams & Leagues

Complete team data with logos, league information with emblems, and country data with flags across 35+ countries.

Predictions

Pre-match predictions including win probabilities and model-based forecasts to power analytics dashboards or fan engagement features.

Head to Head

Last ten meetings between any two teams. Compare past results, scores, and outcomes to build match previews and prediction features.

Odds

Match winner, handicap, totals, and half-time results from 90+ bookmakers. Pre-match and live odds for every major fixture.

Standings

League tables with wins, losses, draws, points, goal difference, and qualification status for every competition across all covered countries.

Complete global handball coverage

From the Champions League to the Bundesliga. 180+ leagues across 35+ countries.

All

International

European Cups

Domestic

Women's

World Championship IHF

European Championship EHF

Olympic Games IOC

Super Globe IHF

Asian Championship AHF

African Championship CAHB

South and Central American Championship SCAHC

Mediterranean Games ICMG

Asian Games OCA

European Championship U20 EHF

European Championship U18 EHF

World Championship U21 IHF

Champions League EHF

EHF European League EHF

European Cup EHF

SEHA Liga South-East Europe

BENE-League Benelux

MOL Liga Women Central Europe

Baltic League Baltics

Golden League EHF

Bundesliga Germany

Starligue France

Liga ASOBAL Spain

Handbollsligan Sweden

REMA 1000-ligaen Norway

Herre Handbold Ligaen Denmark

NLA Switzerland

NB I Hungary

Serie A Italy

Superliga Poland

Superleague Russia

HLA Austria

Superlig Turkey

Liga Nationala Romania

A1 Greece

World Championship Women IHF

European Championship Women EHF

Olympic Games Women IOC

EHF Champions League Women EHF

EHF European League Women EHF

Handball Bundesliga Frauen Germany

Ligue Butagaz Énergie Women France

Kvindeligaen Women Denmark

REMA 1000-ligaen Women Norway

SHE Women Sweden

Liga Guerreras Iberdrola Spain

Sultanlar Ligi Women Turkey

And 180+ more leagues across 35+ countries. View all in docs →

Choose your API plan

Check Handball API BASIC plan restrictions

BASIC

$0/ Month

100 requests per day
No rate limit
Live scores
Country data and logos
All leagues coverage
Every team and their associated emblem
Full game list
Unlimited highlights from all leagues
Odds
Bookmakers
Standings
Geo restriction checker for highlights
24/7 customer support

PRO

$5.99/ Month

7,500 requests per day
12 requests per second
Live scores
Country data and logos
All leagues coverage
Every team and their associated emblem
Full game list
Unlimited highlights from all leagues
Odds
Bookmakers
Standings
Geo restriction checker for highlights
24/7 customer support

ULTRA

$14.99/ Month

25,000 requests per day
20 requests per second
Live scores
Country data and logos
All leagues coverage
Every team and their associated emblem
Full game list
Unlimited highlights from all leagues
Odds
Bookmakers
Standings
Geo restriction checker for highlights
24/7 customer support

MEGA

$30.99/ Month

50,000 requests per day
100 requests per second
Live scores
Country data and logos
All leagues coverage
Every team and their associated emblem
Full game list
Unlimited highlights from all leagues
Odds
Bookmakers
Standings
Geo restriction checker for highlights
24/7 customer support

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Frequently asked questions

What handball leagues does the API cover?

The Handball API covers 180+ leagues across 35+ countries including the EHF Champions League, World Championship, European Championship, Olympic Games, Bundesliga (Germany), Starligue (France), Liga ASOBAL (Spain), Handbollsligan (Sweden), REMA 1000-ligaen (Norway), Herre Handbold Ligaen (Denmark), and women's competitions like the EHF Champions League Women, Handball Bundesliga Frauen, and Ligue Butagaz Énergie.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. The Basic plan is completely free with 100 requests per day. It includes live scores, match data, standings, team data, country data, and league data. No credit card required.

What types of highlights are available?

The API provides match recaps, top goals, fast breaks, post-match press conferences, and interviews. Video sources are verified and typically added within 0 to 48 hours after a match. Some clips may be available in near real-time during live games.

How fast is the live data?

Live scores and match events update in near real-time. Scores include half-by-half breakdowns, overtime tracking, and match status across all covered leagues.

Can I use this alongside other sport APIs?

Yes. The Handball API works independently. You can subscribe to it alongside any other Highlightly sport API. Each subscription is separate, so you only pay for the sports you need.

What data format does the API return?

All responses are standard JSON over REST. The API works with any programming language including JavaScript, Python, PHP, Ruby, Java, C#, and Go. No proprietary SDK is required.

What is the difference between Highlightly and RapidAPI?

Both platforms offer identical API features. Highlightly provides up to 40% annual discounts and cryptocurrency payments. RapidAPI offers credit card billing and a familiar developer dashboard. Accounts are not synchronised between platforms.

Handball API for live scores & global leagues

Easy integration
with intuitive endpoints

One call, every highlight

Filter by anything

90+ bookmakers, same schema

Teams, countries, and leagues

Standings and tables

Everything you need in one Handball API

Live Scores

Video Highlights

Last Five Games

Teams & Leagues

Predictions

Head to Head

Odds

Standings

Complete global handball coverage

Choose your API plan

BASIC

$0/ Month

PRO

$5.99/ Month

ULTRA

$14.99/ Month

MEGA

$30.99/ Month

Start building with handball data

From the blog

Best Sport APIs in 2026

How to Create a YouTube Sports Highlight Platform

How to Get Free Sports Data with an API

Documentation

Resources

Handball API for live scores & global leagues

Easy integration with intuitive endpoints

One call, every highlight

Filter by anything

90+ bookmakers, same schema

Teams, countries, and leagues

Standings and tables

Everything you need in one Handball API

Live Scores

Video Highlights

Last Five Games

Teams & Leagues

Predictions

Head to Head

Odds

Standings

Complete global handball coverage

Choose your API plan

BASIC

$0/ Month

PRO

$5.99/ Month

ULTRA

$14.99/ Month

MEGA

$30.99/ Month

Start building with handball data

From the blog

Best Sport APIs in 2026

How to Create a YouTube Sports Highlight Platform

How to Get Free Sports Data with an API

Documentation

Resources

Easy integration
with intuitive endpoints