Jukurit tickets 2026-27: Liiga in Mikkeli's Ikioma Areena
Jukurit give Mikkeli a Liiga team and one of the smallest, loudest rinks in the league. Here is what to know about the 32 home games, the 4,200-seat Ikioma Areena and how to buy Jukurit tickets before the best games fill.
A Liiga night in Mikkeli with Jukurit
Mikkeli is a lakeside town in eastern Finland, and Jukurit are its flagship sports team. The club has not won a Finnish title, but that does not stop the crowd: in a town this size, a home game is the main social event of the week.
The 2026-27 schedule starts on 1 September 2026 with Jukurit at home to HPK, which means the season begins in warm early-autumn weather, not deep winter. Jukurit have 32 home games in the 64-game schedule.
Inside Ikioma Areena, the home of Jukurit
Jukurit play at Ikioma Areena, listed with a capacity of 4,200, the smallest figure among the 17 clubs. That is a plus for atmosphere: sound carries, and even upper rows are close to the action.
The compact size also means popular nights sell out sooner than in a big-city building. Do not assume you can walk up on the day for a weekend game.
The Jukurit crowd and matchday feel
Jukurit supporters treat the arena like a living room. The crowd is tight, the volume rises quickly and the visiting team can feel the noise right from the first faceoff. If you like to be close to the action, this is the best kind of Liiga building.
Mikkeli is a small city, so everything is near. You can eat in town, walk to the arena and still be home by midnight. In winter, dress warmly for the walk, as eastern Finland is colder than the coast.
Jukurit rivals and games to mark
Neighbours from the south-east make the best nights. SaiPa of Lappeenranta visit Mikkeli on 4 December 2026 and 26 December 2026, the second falling in the Christmas period when many fans are home.
KalPa from Kuopio are another regional visitor, with Jukurit hosting them on 3 October 2026 and 16 March 2027. The March date is late enough for the table to matter in a transitional season with a new B-Liiga waiting at the bottom.
How to get Jukurit tickets
Go to the club's official box office first. Season-ticket holders take a share of seats, so the best blocks go early.
- Pick weekday games if you want more choice.
- Book the SaiPa games ahead.
- Foreign visitors should keep the mobile ticket handy and check the final start time before travelling.
Our email alert follows Jukurit's home calendar so you can see when a game is worth booking.
If you are travelling from Helsinki, check road and rail options early, because the last evening connection can limit when you can head back.
The league format is worth keeping in mind. The 2026-27 Liiga is a transitional season with 17 teams, and the bottom three will move to a new B-Liiga. For a club in a small arena such as Jukurit, that gives every home point extra weight, and the crowd knows it. Late-season games in particular can feel tense.
A practical note on travel: Mikkeli is not on the main route between Helsinki and Tampere, so the journey takes some planning. Look at train and bus times before committing, and consider staying overnight so you can enjoy the town without watching the clock.