2,000 H supporters in Paris for the final of the French handball cup

Supporters of Nantes handball players will make themselves heard this Saturday evening in Paris. The men’s French Cup final takes place at 21:05 at the Accor Arena. The Nantes players meet those from Paris-Saint-Germain. They will be cheered on by 2,000 H supporters in the stands. HBC Nantes, the defending champion, will try to win a third Coupe de France after those won in 2023 and 2017.

Nantes supporters in Paris

This Saturday morning, the alarm will ring early for many Nantes handball supporters. 400 of them leave at 8.30 by bus from Nantes Direction Paris. Especially Pascal and Laurence Rouzière. A couple from Nantes who have been fans of H for about fifteen years. The five-hour drive will take place in a good atmosphere, “It’s part of the party there’s a little festive side that you don’t have when you go there by car.” Laurence says. Pascal is ready to vote to carry Nantes’ handball players to victory. “It is a pleasure to see them play throughout the season. When they go to seek a title in Paris, we must also be there to support them.” explains the 62-year-old, confident for this Coupe de France final.