1956–57 European Cup (handball)
| 1956–57 | |
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Sport | Handball |
| Dates | 18 November 1956–9 March 1957 |
| Administrator | French Handball Federation |
| Participants | 12 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Dukla Prague |
| Runner-up | Örebro HK |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 11 |
The 1956–57 Intercity European Cup was the first edition of Europe's premier club handball tournament.
Knockout stage
Round 1
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Liège | 15–9 | Esch-sur-Alzette |
Round 2
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 18–14 | Barcelona |
| Haßloch | 27–8 | Liège |
| Bucharest | 13–12 | Belgrade |
Quarterfinals
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 18–15 | Haßloch |
| Dukla Prague | 24–19 | Bucharest |
| Katowice | 12–22 | HG København |
| Berlin | 12–15 | Örebro SK |
Semifinals
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Dukla Prague | 25–18 | HG København |
| Örebro SK | 30–17 | Paris |
Finals
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Dukla Prague | 19–14 | Örebro SK |