Ruka Ice Hockey Tournament 2026

Laid-back ice hockey game in Ruka village, on natural ice (Kaltiolampi pond) during Thursday-Saturday 15.-17.1.2026. This is the largest amateur outdoor ice hockey tournament in Europe!
Time
15.1.2026 - 17.1.2026
Place
Ruka village and Ruka Ski Stadium
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Rukan Pipolätkä, kuva Salla Karhumaa

Ruka Ice Hockey Tournament 

This is the largest pond hockey tournament in the world! No tackling or one-timers allowed. Teams of 4 players (no goalie, maximum 8 players in a team). Each game will last 15 minutes. Each team will play 3 games before play-offs. 

Games will be scheduled on Thursday morning onwards and on Friday and Saturday during the whole day. Prize-giving ceremonies will take place on Saturday evening! 

2026 is fully booked!

Sign in started on 19.1.2025 and the tournament was fully booked in three hours.

Welcome to enjoy the games, no entrance fee for spectators!