The competition which is organised by Hellenic Handball Federation (Greek: ΟΧΕ) started in the 1979–80 season.

The most successful team is Ionikos Nea Filadelfeia who has won ten titles.

Evangelos Kalfarentzos, fitness director of the Panhellenic Gymnastics Association of Athens (Panellinios), physical education teacher, and author, recognized as rapporteur of the sport in Greece.

The first six teams qualify for a play-off round, while the last three play play-out.

The top two teams of the play-off round qualify directly to the semifinals, while the other four play the top two teams of the play-out round in the quarterfinals.