A New Era Begins: U.S. National Handball Center Opens

Grand Opening of the U.S. National Handball Center


HAZELWOOD, Mo. – The United States National Handball Center officially opened its doors on Tuesday, May 27, with a ribbon-cutting and grand opening ceremony that marked a historic milestone for the sport. Following the excitement of the 74th USHA National Four-Wall Championships, multiple local and regional media outlets, along with hundreds of handball fans, players, and supporters gathered to celebrate this long-awaited moment.
The event featured remarks from local officials and state senators, and it concluded with a heartfelt speech by Jeff Streibig, the visionary and driving force behind the project. Streibig expressed gratitude to the many individuals and partners who made the dream of a national handball home a reality.
The ceremony also included a sign unveiling, official ribbon cutting, handball exhibition, and guided tours of the state-of-the-art facility—giving guests their first look inside what promises to be a cornerstone for the sport’s future.
While there’s still work ahead and funding needed to fully realize the Center’s potential, the grand opening was a powerful celebration of progress and possibility.
To learn how you can support the next phase of development, please visit the US Handball Center website HERE.
If you missed the ribbon-cutting ceremony, you can watch the replay on our YouTube channel HERE.