Nearby stands the city of Elda, with the Ciudad de Elda – Florentino Ibáñez Sports Center serving as the vibrant stage for the Iberdrola Guerreras League Promotion Stage. This crucial event, organized by CBF Elda Prestige to secure promotion to the top tier of Spanish women’s handball, promises three days of high-intensity action in a familiar home setting for the club and its supporters. The promotion phase is a pivotal moment for the club, reflecting a season that captivated the town and reawakened local pride as Elda pursued a return to national prominence.
Following a stellar campaign in which the team clinched third place in the División de Honor Oro, CBF Elda Prestige renewed optimism throughout Elda. The squad will face off against BM Morvedre, Zonzamas CICAR Lanzarote, and Costa de Almería Roquetas in a bid to clinch second place in the Iberdrola Guerreras League promotion and to accompany top-ranked Lobas Global Atac Oviedo. This pairing underscores the competitive diversity of the field, where each club has etched its own narrative of resilience and aspiration over the season.
The Royal Spanish Handball Federation entrusted the club with organizing the promotion phase, and the Elda faithful are set to enjoy three action-packed days at home. Matches unfold from May 25 to 27 in a round-robin format, where every team competes for the stage crown. The champion will be crowned based on performance across the three fixtures, marking a historic step for the club and its supporters alike. This format emphasizes consistency, tactical adaptability, and the ability to deliver under pressure when every point matters.
Elda’s community has stood previously at the highest levels of national and European competition, and there is a tangible sense of ambition as the club eyes a bid to re-enter the elite. The period has also carried a sense of closure and renewal—an opportunity to honor the club’s legacy while pushing forward. The board, under the leadership of President Manolo Pastor, has steered a thorough financial and organizational rehabilitation, returning the club to a stable footing after years of debt. The resolve of the management team has been a decisive factor in the club’s contemporary resurgence. The announcement that head coach Antonio Mateo Enguídanos will retire after this season adds an emotional layer to the campaign, highlighting the emotional weight of this final pursuit at the helm.
Ticketing for the Iberdrola Guerreras League Promotion Stage has been available since May 19 at the Folder Elda Stationery store and Plaza 4 Gastrobar Restaurant. Individual daily admission is priced at €5, while a three-day pass is valued at €12. The pricing structure makes this a reachable opportunity for local families and fans to witness top-tier competition in person and support the home team during a critical stretch of the campaign. The team and organizers hope wide attendance will amplify the atmosphere inside the Ciudad de Elda – Florentino Ibáñez pavilion, turning it into a fortress of encouragement during the promotion push.
Under the #YoCreo banner, the club invites all supporters to participate in the season’s most important women’s handball event and to back Elda Prestige in their most dynamic offensive stretch. The arena is ready to host three intense days of handball, where the energy of Elda’s fans can be the decisive factor in achieving the dream of a return to Spain’s highest level. The venue’s seating, amenities, and accessibility have all been arranged to ensure a smooth experience for attendees, reinforcing the event’s role as a community celebration of women’s sport and local pride. The event is framed as not only a sporting test but also a communal gathering that highlights the town’s solidarity and support for its club.
The promotion stage schedule unfolds as follows:
Thursday 05/25/23:
18:00: Almería Beach Roquetas – BM Morvedre
20:00: Elda Prestige – Zonzamas CICAR Lanzarote
05/26/23 Friday:
18:00: Un. Morvedre – Zonzamas CICAR Lanzarote
20:00: Elda Prestige – Costa de Almeria Roquetas
Saturday 05/27/23:
17:00: Zonzamas CICAR Lanzarote – Costa de Almeria Roquetas
19:00: Elda Prestige – Un. Morvedre
As the fixtures approach, local supporters reflect on the club’s journey, from its historical engagements at the national and European levels to the current campaign that ignited renewed optimism. The team’s pursuit of promotion is framed not merely as sport but as a narrative of resilience, community backing, and the ongoing effort to reclaim a coveted place in Spain’s top-handball echelon. The preparation extends beyond the court, with fans ready to travel, families organizing outings, and local businesses rallying behind the event, underscoring the broader social impact of this promotion phase.