The Handball Tournament at the 1987 Pan American Games was held from August 9 to August 17, 1987 in Indianapolis, United States at the Hoosier Dome.

United States are qualified for the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea.

Cuba is qualified for the 1989 Men's Handball World Championship for B-nations in France.

United States are qualified for the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea.

Canada and Brazil are qualified for the 1987 Women's Handball World Championship for B-nations in Bulgaria.