1981–82 European Cup (handball)
First round
* IF Sjundeå qualified on the away goals rule for the next round.
USM Gagny, Vikingarnas Helsingborg, Helsingør IF, VSZ Kosice, Borac Banja Luka, SC Magdeburg, TV Großwallstadt, Víkingur Reykjavík and Atlético Madrid had a bye, an increase directly into the 2nd round.
2nd round
Quarterfinals
* Helsingør IF qualified on the away goals rule for the next round.