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

Grand Opening of the U.S. National Handball Center

 
Local media, government officials and handball fans gathered for the ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening on Tuesday, May 27.
Jeff Streibig addressed the crowd expressing gratitude to the many individuals and partners who made the dream of a national handball home a reality.

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.