EHF Europa Cup

Starting from this season, there will be a second-tier tournament related to the PCL, called EHF Europa Cup. The 8 quarter-finalists from that tournament will substitute the 8 teams finishing 4th in their groups in the PCL this season, thus establishing a promotion/relegation system which will start from next season.

The 3 annual PCL winners will continue to represent Europe in the HIFFA Club World Cup tournament.