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Visiting Veikkaus Arena: what to know before you go
Areenankuja 1, 00240, Helsinki, Finland
Veikkaus Arena is a arena in Helsinki, open since 1997, with room for about 13,506 people.
Of the 31 upcoming shows with a published time, 42% start at 18:30 – plan to arrive a little earlier for security and the cloakroom.
Most dates fall on Saturday and Friday.
The busiest month ahead is December 2026, with 14 dates.
4 public transport stops are within walking distance (Train); the nearest is Ilmala, 430 m away.
Key facts
- Type of venue
- Arena
- Capacity
- 13,506
- Opened
- 1997
- Address
- Areenankuja 1, 00240, Helsinki, Finland
- Upcoming events
- 41
- Usual start time
- 18:30
- Busiest days
- Saturday, Friday
Veikkaus Arena, month by month
- November 202613 dates, including NOCCO Hockey Games - SUI-FIN, NOCCO Hockey Games - SWE-SUI and NOCCO Hockey Games - FIN-CZE
- December 202614 dates, including Pitbull - I'm Back!, Masked Singer in Concert - Premium Suite Ticket and Masked Singer in Concert
- January 20275 dates, including Suomen Urheilugaala, Panorama-ravintola - Jokerit - KalPa and Panorama-ravintola - Jokerit - Pelicans
- February 20274 dates, including Disney On Ice - Mikin Etsintäpartio, Disney On Ice - Mikin Etsintäpartio - Premium aitiolippu and Five Finger Death Punch : 20th Anniversary World Tour
- March 20273 dates, including Carreras & Domingo - Premium Suite Ticket, Carreras & Domingo - Legazy Seat ticket and Carreras & Domingo - Legends Together Again Live in Concert
- April 20271 date, including RUSH: Fifty Something
Coming evenings with more than one show: Saturday 7 November, Sunday 8 November, Saturday 28 November and Friday 4 December.
Ticket prices
What the programme holds: Sports (23), Concerts (13), Plays & Musicals (4) and Family & Kids (1).
Arriving by public transport
- IlmalaTrain430 m
5 min walk - Pasila - Böle StationTrain600 m
7 min walk - VR Ilmalan VarikkoTrain720 m
9 min walk - VR PasilaTrain800 m
10 min walk
Arriving by car
2 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 130 m from the venue.
Next events at Veikkaus Arena
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Veikkaus Arena: practical questions
How many people fit in Veikkaus Arena?
Veikkaus Arena has a capacity of about 13,506; the figure for a given show depends on its layout.
When did Veikkaus Arena open?
Veikkaus Arena opened in 1997.
What time do shows start at Veikkaus Arena?
Usually at 18:30 (42% of the upcoming shows with a published time). Check your ticket for the exact time.
What is the nearest stop to Veikkaus Arena?
Ilmala (Train), 430 m away – about 5 min on foot.
Can I park near Veikkaus Arena?
Yes, 2 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 130 m away.
What kind of events does Veikkaus Arena host?
Upcoming dates by category: Sports (23), Concerts (13), Plays & Musicals (4) and Family & Kids (1).
Which month has the most events at Veikkaus Arena?
December 2026, with 14 dates, including Pitbull - I'm Back! and Masked Singer in Concert - Premium Suite Ticket.
Which other venues are close to Veikkaus Arena?
Pasila Library (650 m), Messukeskus (490 m), Helsinki Icehall (1.8 km) and Konepajan näyttämö (1.8 km).
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