Pre information 2025
IMPORTANT DATES
The Helsinki Cup will be held from July 7 to July 12, 2025
May 31. Final payments are due
May 31. Player lists to be completed
Week 24-25 Release of the match schedule
July 2–6. Player list check in at the tournament office
Tournament Week
Mon, July 7 – Tournament begins
Tue, July 8 – Tournament Opening Ceremony
Wed, July 9 – Helsinki Cup / Doritos Festival
Thu, July 10 – Knockout stage matches begin
Fri, July 11 – Girls’ general & hobby (G10-G13) and B9E series A-finals at the Olympic Stadium
Sat, July 12 – Helsinki Cup A-finals at the Olympic Stadium
TOURNAMENT OFFICE CONTACT INFORMATION
HELSINKI CUP TOURNAMENT OFFICE (2nd–12th July 2025)
Olympic Stadium, Paavo Nurmi road 1 (between the Visitor Centre and the VIP stand)
Opening hours:
Wed-Sun, 2nd-6th July: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tournament week: Mon-Fri, 7th-11th July 7:30 AM – 9:30 PM
On Saturday, 12th July, the office can be reached at the office phone numbers
Phone: +358 40 6408 750
Email: helsinkicup@helsinkicup.fi
Website: www.helsinkicup.fi
Results service: helsinkicup.torneopal.fi/
OTHER IMPORTANT CONTACTS DURING THE TOURNAMENT
Helsinki Cup Tournament Office service numbers
+358 40 6408 750 / +358 40 6408 751
Referee coordinator
+358 40 6408 752
Helsinki Cup first aid
+358 40 6408 753
General emergency number
112
Lost and found
Lost items can be inquired about with the field staff. Valuable items, such as phones and wallets, will be delivered to the tournament office.
GAME SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK
The game-based weekly schedule and series can be found here (girls and boys – submenus – Weekly Schedule).
APPLICATION
The app is the most important source of information during the tournament week, and we recommend that every tournament participant download it from App Store or Google Play
The match schedule will be published first in the app, followed by the website.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The rules can be viewed here.
Remember to check the eligibility and age limit rules before completing the player lists.
To be updated.
TOURNAMENT PASS
For 5v5 teams – 10 passes
For 8v8 teams – 15 passes
For 11v11 teams – 25 passes
Additional passes can be purchased for the team at the tournament office for 30€ each.
With the tournament pass, you can access the Helsinki Cup Festival and Saturday’s A-finals. The pass also offers many other benefits, which will be detailed closer to the tournament.
Please note:
Tournament passes are included for all participants with a tournament packages.
FOOD AND SNACKS STANDS
In the Helsinki Cup food stands, you can find coffee and refreshments, as well as light snacks such as sandwiches and hot dogs. The kiosks also offer ice cream, baked goods, chips and healthy snack options.
The kiosks are open to provide extra energy for the tournament day, from before the first match in the morning until the last match ends.
Please note:
Not all field areas have a Helsinki Cup stands.
OPENING CEREMONY, FESTIVALS AND LOVE THE BALL CENTER
OPENING CEREMONY
The opening ceremony will take place on the second day of the tournament week. The ceremony consists of a tournament parade that will pass through downtown Helsinki. The evening will end with tournament oaths and great music in the heart of the city. A more detailed schedule will be provided closer to the tournament.
DORITOS FESTIVAL
The Doritos Festival will be held in the middle of the week, on Wednesday, at the Love The Ball Center at Käpylä Sport Park. The festival has featured popular artists among the youth at the time.
LOVE THE BALL CENTER
The Love the Ball Center is the event hub of the Helsinki Cup, located right at the heart of the games.
At the Love the Ball Center, situated in the Käpylä Sports Park, you can prepare for upcoming matches, enjoy the café offerings, and make discoveries at the Intersport tournament shop. The centerpiece of the area is the event stage, where a variety of activities will take place throughout the day. For more information and the schedule, visit here: LOVE THE BALL CENTER.
FIELDS AND PARKING
PARKING
Parking spaces are located in Tapuli, Tikkurila and Käpylä. You can purchase a parking ticket either at the parking area on-site or at the tournament office.
Prices:
Day ticket 10 €
Week ticket (Mon-Fri) 17 €
Note: Other parking areas in Helsinki are either managed by the City of Helsinki or private parking companies.
FIELD AREAS
You can find all field area maps here.
INSURANCE
Helsinki Cup does not provide insurance for players or staff participating in the tournament. Each player must have valid insurance. Foreign players must have a valid travel insurance or other insurance that covers accidents occurring during the matches.
Next year’s 2026 tournament will be played from July 6 to July 11, 2026
