Twenty teams were split into ten play offs. While eighteen teams took part in the normal play offs, two clubs were pre-seeded to play against each other in special play off. The winners of the special play off would reach the group stage but unlike the other teams who are immediately eliminated, the special play off loser drop downs to the 2024–25 EHF European Cup. The play offs were held in a home and away format. Whoever has the highest score on aggregate won the tie and secured a place in the group stage.
Location of teams in 2024–25 EHF European League Qualification Round (Madeira)
Draw
The draw for the qualification round was conducted on 16 July 2024 in Vienna, Austria.[1][2][3] The first legs will be held on 31 August to 1 September 2024 while the second legs will be held on 6–8 September 2024. The bold text means which teams advanced.