Tampere
The city of passionate sports fans.
Tampere specs
- Tampere is the third largest city in Finland. The population is approximately 260,000.
- Total area is 689.6 km². Almost 200 lakes cover 24% of the total area.
- 2 out of 3 Finns live within 200 kilometres of Tampere.
- 33 hotels with 3,800 rooms and 8,000 beds in Tampere (2024)
- 2-hour drive from Helsinki Airport, 20 minutes from Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. Tampere is also easily accessible by train and long-distance buses from all over Finland.
About Tampere
Nestled in the heart of Finland, Tampere is a hidden gem that many have yet to discover. This vibrant city is the favourite among Finns, known for its seamless blend of urban sophistication and natural beauty.
Tampere is known for its rich sports culture, with enthusiastic supporters cheering on our two local ice hockey teams, as well as enjoying, for example, Finnish baseball, basketball, and football. Our sports arenas are conveniently located within a 20-minute walking radius of the lively city center, making it easy for visitors to experience the excitement of live events and the city’s unique feel.
While the city center today is home to chip and camera technology experts and world-class university research, Tampere’s industrial roots are still visible in the urban landscape through fascinating architectural details and repurposed factory buildings that tell the story of its past.
Tampere is a compact yet functional entity: whether you’re exploring the lively city center or venturing out to our modern sports venues, you’ll find that everything in Tampere just works.
More about TAMPERERecent and upcoming major sport events
- 2027 World Figure Skating Championship (15.-21.3.2027)
- 2026 Men’s World Floorball Championships (4.-13.12.2026)
- 2026 The CEV EuroVolley Men
- 2025 FIBA EuroBasket (27.8.-3.9.2025)
- 2025 European Athletics U20 Championships (7.-10.8.2025)
- 2025 The PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships (30.7.-3.8.2025)
- 2024 FIBA U18 EuroBasket
- 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships
- 2023 World U23 Wrestling Championships
- 2023 ITF Taekwon-do World Championships
- 2023 European Masters Games
- 2023 Pool EPBF European Championships
- 2022 World Masters Athletics Championships
- 2022 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships
- 2021 48th EKF Junior & Cadet U21 European Karate Championships
- 2021 Men’s European Volleyball Championship
- 2019 Taido European Championships
- 2019 European Open, Junior & Master Equipped Bench Press Championships
- 2018 EDSO 5th European Futsal Championships
- 2018 IAAF World U20 Championships
- 2018 LEN European Junior Swimming Championships
- 2018 European Pinball Championships
- 2017 UWW Junior Wrestling World Championships
- 2017 IOF Junior World Orienteering Championships & Fin5
- 2016 AETF Taekwon-Do European Championships
- 2015 ETTU European Veterans Table Tennis Championships
- 2015 IIHF Inline Hockey World Championship
- 2015 IFF Women’s Floorball World Championships
- 2014 CEV U19 Volleyball European Championships for Women
- 2014 49th EKF European Seniors Karate Championships
- 2013 EAA European Athletics U23 Championships
Sports venues
Nokia Arena
Capacity: ca. 15,000 | Area: 50 000 m2
Located in the heart of Tampere, Nokia Arena is the most modern multipurpose arena and experience centre in Northern Europe. In addition to versatile event facilities, Nokia Arena also houses a world-class hotel, a casino and a variety of restaurants and cafés.
Tampere Stadium
Capacity: 16,800 seated or 30,000 concert use
Tampere Stadium, also known as Ratina Stadium, is located just a stone’s throw away from Tampere’s main street. The stadium is one of Finland’s foremost sports venues, and it fulfils international standards.
Tampere Exhibition and Sports Centre
Capacity: ca. 18,300 | Area: ca. 28,200 m2
Tampere Exhibition and Sports Centre TESC is one of Finland’s foremost sports venues. TESC has hosted numerous international competitions in various disciplines. The five-hall complex holds up to 18,300 visitors.
Tammela Stadium
Capacity: 8,000 seated
Finland’s most modern and comfortable stadium is in the city centre and is well connected by public transport.
The new Tammela stadium has 8,000 seats and hosts football matches and various other events. The football stadium has artificial turf that can be heated. The stadium meets the main UEFA category 4 requirements, which means it can also be used for example UEFA Europa League and national team matches.
Tampere Ice Stadium
Capacity: 7,300
Tampere Ice Stadium, also known as Hakametsä Stadium, was Finland’s first ice stadium, originally built for the 1965 Ice Hockey World Championships. The legendary stadium is well-suited for various competitions, trade fairs, concerts, and other large-scale events.
Kauppi Sports Park
Nestled in an urban forest between the city centre and Lake Näsijärvi, Kauppi Sports Park offers facilities, for example, for football, cross-country skiing, running and Finnish baseball.