TPS tickets 2026-27: a night at Gatorade Center in Turku
TPS are Turku's historic hockey club and one of the most decorated in Finland, with ten championships. This guide covers the 32 home games at the 10,500-capacity Gatorade Center, the Tampere visits and how to buy TPS tickets.
TPS and Turku: ten titles of history
Few Finnish clubs can match TPS for pedigree, with ten championships on the board. Turku is Finland's oldest city, and the club is a deep part of its identity; supporters tend to talk about the history without needing to be asked.
The 2026-27 season starts with a home game against KooKoo on 1 September 2026, the team that reached the 2026 final. TPS have 32 regular-season home games in total.
For a visitor, the combination of history and a large arena makes TPS an easy recommendation for a first Liiga experience.
TPS at Gatorade Center: a big arena for a big club
TPS play at Gatorade Center, listed with a capacity of 10,500, one of the larger halls in Liiga. It gives the crowd a real sense of scale, and a full night is one of the loudest in the south-west.
Turku is connected to Helsinki by regular rail and road services in general terms, and international visitors often arrive via the harbour or the airport. The arena is a manageable distance from the centre.
TPS supporters and Turku matchday culture
TPS fans are among the most knowledgeable in Finland, and they carry a long memory. They sing about the past as much as the present, and the older generation passes the traditions on to younger supporters in the stands.
Turku is a river city with a lively waterfront, so there is plenty to see before and after the game. The arena is large enough that you can choose your atmosphere: loud behind the goal or relaxed in the middle rows.
TPS against the Tampere clubs
The two big Tampere sides make the best visitors. Tappara, the 2026 champions, play at TPS on 17 September 2026 and 11 December 2026. Ilves visit on 20 October 2026 and 20 February 2027.
Ässät of Pori, a regional neighbour on the west coast, visit on 4 December 2026 and 26 December 2026, a decent holiday option.
Buying TPS tickets sensibly
Use the club's official box office first. With a large arena, you will often find options, but the Tappara dates and weekends can still be busy.
- Book the Tappara games early.
- Pick a weeknight for flexibility.
- Digital tickets simplify life for foreign visitors.
Avoid unverified resale listings and check date and block. Our email alert follows the TPS home schedule for you.
Do keep the league format in mind. The 2026-27 transitional season gives the top four a direct route to the quarter-finals and sends the bottom three to a new B-Liiga. For a club with TPS's history, anything outside the top eight would be a disappointment, and that expectation is part of the atmosphere at Gatorade Center.
If you are travelling from abroad, Turku is a pleasant city to combine with the game. Regular trains link it with Helsinki, and the harbour offers other routes in general terms. Book a hotel in the centre and walk to the arena where possible.