Hockey · Finland · Winter 2027-28

WJC Lions Cup Round 1

Dec 26, 2027 – Jan 4, 2028 · Turku → Helsinki · Lions Cup + the 2028 IIHF World Juniors live

Dec 26 – Jan 4 Boys 2015 U13 · 2014 U14 Old Timers 45+ & 55+
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The Tour

Play International. Watch The World's Best Juniors.

Start your Finnish hockey adventure in Turku, one of the country's great hockey cities. Tour the medieval Turku Castle, compete in the Finland Lions Cup, and experience the group stage of the 2028 IIHF World Junior Championship live, including Team Canada games. Ring in the New Year in Finland with fireworks over the harbor.

Then head to Helsinki, Finland's vibrant seaside capital, where sightseeing, Finnish culture, and a high-quality exhibition game against a local team continue the adventure. Cap it off with an optional day trip to Tallinn, the enchanting medieval capital of Estonia.

Tour Package Includes

  • Airport transfers + private bus transfers per the itinerary
  • Multilingual tour escort & 24/7 local tour support
  • 8 nights' accommodation in ★★★★ hotels
  • Half board: daily buffet breakfast & dinner
  • Option to see the 2028 IIHF World Junior group-stage games live, including Team Canada (tickets are an extra cost)
  • Guided Turku sightseeing tour + Turku Medieval Castle tour
  • Guided Helsinki sightseeing tour
  • 2 exhibition games vs. Finnish teams
  • Finland Lions Cup: minimum 4 games guaranteed, all tournament fees included
  • All taxes: no hidden costs

Pricing: Up Front, No Digging

  • Player: $2,999
  • Family member (single occupancy): $2,999
  • Family member (double occupancy): $2,799
  • Family member (triple occupancy): $2,699
  • Family member (quad occupancy): $2,599
Not included: flights & travel insurance. IIHF World Junior Championship tickets are an extra cost, arranged through us. Optional: day trip to Tallinn, Finnish sauna & ice swim, extra hotel nights & meals. Flights quoted on request.

$1,000 deposit reserves the roster spot after acceptance · balance invoiced before departure. No hidden costs. We handle the logistics, you enjoy the trip.
Turku Medieval Castle
The World Juniors
Winter Helsinki
Finnish Sauna & Ice Swim

Sample Itinerary

Day By Day · No Register-Wall
Day 1 · Sun, Dec 26 · Depart
Depart to Europe on the overnight flight.
Day 2 · Mon, Dec 27 · Arrival + WJC
Arrival at Helsinki Airport · shuttle buses to Turku · check-in at your ★★★★ hotel · dinner included · WJC: Team Canada game (tickets extra).
Day 3 · Tue, Dec 28 · Turku + Lions Cup
Breakfast · Turku sightseeing by bus · tour of Turku Medieval Castle · Finland Lions Cup · dinner included.
Day 4 · Wed, Dec 29 · Lions Cup + WJC
Breakfast · Finland Lions Cup · free time in downtown Turku · WJC: Team Canada game (tickets extra) · dinner included.
Day 5 · Thu, Dec 30 · Playoffs & Finals
Breakfast · Finland Lions Cup playoffs · Finland Lions Cup finals · dinner included.
Day 6 · Fri, Dec 31 · New Year's Eve
Breakfast · optional Finnish sauna & ice swim · WJC: Team Canada game (tickets extra) · dinner included · New Year celebrations and fireworks.
Day 7 · Sat, Jan 1 · To Helsinki
Breakfast · free morning to relax · bus to Helsinki · Helsinki sightseeing by bus · check-in at your ★★★★ hotel · free time downtown · dinner included.
Day 8 · Sun, Jan 2 · Exhibition Game
Breakfast · free time in downtown Helsinki · exhibition game vs. a Finnish team · dinner included.
Day 9 · Mon, Jan 3 · Helsinki Or Tallinn
Breakfast · free day in Helsinki OR optional day trip to Tallinn, Estonia: ferry across, guided tour of the medieval Old Town, free time, ferry back · dinner included.
Day 10 · Tue, Jan 4 · Departure
Breakfast · shuttle buses to Helsinki Airport · return flights.

The World Juniors Are Calling.

2027 rosters are forming now. Apply free. Deposits only come after acceptance.

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