Premier Handball League (India)

Premier Handball League (PHL) is India's men's professional handball league. The league is an initiative between the Handball Association India (HAI) and Bluesport Entertainment Private Limited. Premier Handball League uses a franchise-based model. It is sanctioned by South Asian Handball Federation and affiliated with Asian Handball Federation.

History
The Premier Handball League encompasses six franchises, each representing cities across India. The teams were officially announced at a press conference in Jaipur. The first season is being held between 8 and 25 June 2023 at Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium.

The first auction to purchase players for each franchise was held on 23 April 2023.