SaiPa tickets 2026-27: a guide to Kisapuisto in Lappeenranta
SaiPa fly the flag for Lappeenranta, a lakeside city close to the Russian border region of south-eastern Finland, and play at Kisapuisto. Here are the 32 home games, the best opponents to catch and clear advice on buying SaiPa tickets.
Why a SaiPa game makes a good Finnish hockey night
Lappeenranta sits on Lake Saimaa, and SaiPa are its team in the top flight. The club has no Finnish championship yet, which gives its supporters a stubborn, underdog character: they turn up and sing regardless of the league table.
If you want a hockey evening away from the biggest cities, this is a good candidate. SaiPa host 32 regular-season games in 2026-27, beginning on 1 September 2026 against Tappara.
The eastern location also means some visitors combine the game with a border-region road trip, so check travel times in advance.
SaiPa at Kisapuisto: the arena and the setting
SaiPa play at Kisapuisto, with a listed capacity of 4,820. The schedule data lists the rink as Lappeenrannan jäähalli I, so the two names can appear side by side.
That the opening visitor is Tappara, the 2026 champions, makes the first night a good one for a trip. Lappeenranta is a few hours from Helsinki by road or rail in general terms, so plan the return before you commit.
SaiPa supporters and a Lappeenranta matchday
SaiPa fans are known for a stubborn sort of optimism. The team has never won the Finnish title, but the crowd sings from the start and keeps going until the last whistle. It is an honest, local atmosphere without much show.
If you are visiting in autumn, take a walk by Lake Saimaa before the game. In winter, the cold can be sharp, so plan your layers properly and keep your phone warm for the digital ticket.
SaiPa home games against neighbours and finalists
Jukurit from Mikkeli are the nearest rival in geography, and they play at SaiPa on 5 December 2026 and 20 March 2027. The March date is among the final days of the regular season.
KooKoo, the 2026 finalists, come on 19 September 2026 and 19 February 2027, which is a decent mix of an early autumn evening and a late-winter one.
Tickets for SaiPa games
Use the club's official box office first. At just under 5,000 capacity, matches against stronger opponents can sell out.
- The Tappara opener will be popular.
- March games may matter in the new B-Liiga relegation fight.
- Pick up a digital ticket if you are visiting from overseas.
Only use resale marketplaces when the date, block and row all match. Our email alert will follow the SaiPa schedule for you.
The format raises the stakes in Lappeenranta. In the 2026-27 transitional season the top four go to the quarter-finals, teams five to twelve play a wild-card round and the bottom three move to a new B-Liiga. For a club in a smaller arena, the home games in February and March against Jukurit and KooKoo could be decisive.
If you are travelling from abroad, give yourself time for the journey. Lappeenranta is a few hours from Helsinki by train or road in general terms, so an overnight stay is often more comfortable than a rushed day trip. Keep a digital ticket ready on your phone.