Helsinki Cup in a nutshell

Helsinki Cup has been held since 1976 and is now an important part of summer in Helsinki. In 2025, we will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the tournament, which will take place from July 7th to July 12th.

We invite teams from all over the world to join this special anniversary tournament and be part of the exciting celebrations!

The basic idea and ideology behind Helsinki Cup has remained the same throughout its history. First of all, Helsinki Cup is a tournament for both genders – both boys and girls are warmly welcome to Helsinki Cup! Secondly, Helsinki Cup is an international tournament and we have around 20 different nationalities participating in the tournament each year.

50 years of football, friendships and fair play

Over the past 50 years, Helsinki Cup has experienced remarkable growth. What began in 1976 with just a few hundred teams has now evolved into one of the largest junior football tournaments in the world, attracting nearly 2,000 teams each year. This incredible expansion reflects the tournament’s reputation for excellent organization, exciting matches and a welcoming atmosphere for players, coaches, and families.

Helsinki Cup is especially known for its strong international presence. Every year, teams from all corners of the globe come together to compete, make new friends, and experience the unique spirit of the event. We in the north truly value and cherish our international guests, who bring a wonderful mix of cultures and footballing styles to the tournament.

B13 finaali. Makata FC – Sollentuna FK. Helsinki Cup. 13.7.2024. Photo: Jussi Eskola

As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Helsinki Cup, we look forward to welcoming even more teams from around the world and making this special year a truly unforgettable experience for everyone involved!

Helsinki Cup has been part of childhood for many national and international stars regardless of where they act – be it in the field of sports or in another field of society.

Playing and being together in our tournament has given participants unforgettable memories and important skills for the future across the years.

Helsinki Cup is a huge tournament with over 30 000 participants every year. There are around 100 fields being used during the tournament week and we are spread all around Helsinki. The city comes alive during the tournament, which is held during the Finnish holiday season. All of the children together with their families and relatives guarantee great visibility for the tournament throughout the city.

Helsinki Cup 2025 is from July 7th until July 12th 2025

Helsinki Cup is a full service tournament. We’ll take care of all a team’s needs in terms of accommodation, travelling and meals. Besides accommodation and meals Helsinki Cup tournament package includes a Helsinki Cup tournament guide services. With a guide it is easy to get around in Helsinki where public transportation system is high quality. Public transportation is free of charge for all teams that have bought the tournament package.

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Helsinki Cup is excited to welcome you to our 50th anniversary tournament! Join us in celebrating this incredible milestone and be a part of our special event!

Pst! Years 2026 tournament will be played week 28, 6th to 11th July 2026.