Week schedule
What does the tournament week include? In addition to the matches, the tournament week features the event area Love the Ball Center, which serves as Helsinki Cup’s oasis of good vibes right at the heart of the action. Throughout the tournament, there is entertainment, activities, and a fantastic atmosphere for both players and supporters.
Monday
8:00 am – 21:00 pm
Kick-off for the following age groups: B9Y and B9H, B10–B18, and B10H–B15H.
Tuesday
8:00 am – 21:00 pm
Kick-off for the following age groups: B9E, G10Y–G13Y, G10H–G13H, G14–G18, and G14H–G18H.
Opening ceremony and opening parade
TOURNAMENT PARADE
One of the traditions of the tournament is the opening parade, where participating teams walk together through the center of Helsinki, announcing to the whole city that the tournament has begun. The opening parade is a fun event where teams compete with each other in visibility, spirit, and volume.
Opening Parade
📍 Gathering at Kansalaistori
🕣 19:30
📍 The route goes along Mannerheimintie and Aleksanterinkatu to Senaatintori
🏁 The opening ceremony ends at approximately 21:00
The tournament parade is intended for teams (players and staff). Family members and other spectators can follow the parade along Mannerheimintie and Aleksanterinkatu.
Join the fun parade!
The loudest team will be awarded 📢
Wednesday
8:00 am – 21:00 pm
Kick-off for the following age groups: B7, B8, G7–G9, G10E–G13E, and B13 (11v11).
Please note that the B7–B8 two-day tournaments will start on Thursday!
17:30 pm – 21:00 pm
PEPSI MAX SUMMER FESTIVAL
At this year’s Helsinki Cup Pepsi Max Summer Festival, we have a great lineup of performers. BERTA, DJ JW, and HUGO will bring energy to the 2026 festival 🎶🎤
Amazing summer artists will take over the stage at the Käpylä event square on Wednesday 9 July! Some of the event square stations will be open during the festival.
📍 Käpylä Sports Park, Love The Ball Center
📆 Wednesday 9 July
🕢 Doors open at 17:30
⬜ Free entry with a tournament pass
🏷️ Tickets at the door and in advance from the tournament office 15 €
The festival ends at approximately 21:15.
Join us for a youth-focused festival atmosphere during Helsinki Cup week! Expect energy, experiences, and unforgettable moments!
Thursday
8:00 am – 21:00 pm
Two-day matches kick off in the B7–B8 categories.
⚽ Knockout matches begin.
The winner advances, while the loser is eliminated from the tournament.
Friday
8:00 am – 20:30 pm
⚽ Knockout matches continue
Girls’ B finals
Boys’ B and C finals
12:00 am – 20:00 pm
FINALS FOR GIRLS’ GENERAL AND RECREATIONAL CATEGORIES AND B9E A-FINALS
📍 OLYMPIC STADIUM – Paavo Nurmen tie 1
🎫 Two-day tickets (Fri–Sat) 10 € / 15 €
🔖 Free entry with tournament pass
⚽ First finals start at 11:45
The 2026 final schedule will be confirmed once the match programme is ready.
Saturday
8:45 am – 20:00 pm
⚽⭐ A-FINALS
Categories: G10E–G13E, G14–G18 & B10–B17
📍 OLYMPIC STADIUM – Paavo Nurmen tie 1
🕰️ 08:00–20:00
🎫 Tickets 10 € / 15 €
🔖 Free entry with tournament pass
⚽ Finals start at 8:45
Children’s ticket age limit is 16 years.
The 2026 final schedule will be confirmed once the match programme is ready.
