Ilves has published its 2026–27 Liiga schedule and opened season-ticket sales, and Nokia Arena will nearly double its wheelchair seating for next season to improve accessibility.
Finland beat host Switzerland 1–0 in overtime to win the Ice Hockey World Championship in Zurich, and thousands gathered at Tampere’s Keskustori to celebrate.
Hilla Niemelä, a member of Finland's national cross-country team who won two Finnish championships last season, is joining Tampereen Pyrintö to strengthen the club's women's relay squad.
Ilves has signed eight players for the next Liiga season, highlighted by veteran centre Jan‑Mikael Järvinen returning to his boyhood club on a two-year deal.
Nea Lento, a 24-year-old representing Tampereen Pyrintö, says she is stepping away from competitive athletics because the sport 'exhausted' her and she needs a break.
Ilves will hold its Finlandia Group season launch in Tampere on Tuesday 26 May 2026 at 17:00 and revealed its 2026–27 plans, including pre-season friendlies, coaching staff, MVP Simon Johansson and a return to the Spengler Cup.
Ilves will return to the Spengler Cup after 54 years and has announced a busy summer schedule, including a game-worn jersey auction, Ilves Day at Särkänniemi, new coaching appointments and Ilves+ broadcasts using a Finnish radio system.
Teuvo Teräväinen is ruled out of Finland’s World Championship game against Hungary after suffering an injury, prompting coach Antti Pennanen to reshuffle the lines.
Veteran coach Pekka Mäki warns Saturday’s Ice Cage event mixes spectacle with sport, raising safety and matchmaking concerns for fighters.
Tappara will mark its Finnish championship with a free public celebration at Tampere Arena on Thursday; doors open at 14:00 and the live programme begins at 15:00.
Tampere is offering a packed programme of summer exercise events for families, young people and adults across beaches, playgrounds and indoor venues, starting with a family 'Start to Summer' event on 6 June.
Tappara's 2–1 win over KooKoo in Game 6 in Kouvola ended with a disputed winning goal that may have been offside; replays were inconclusive and KooKoo did not challenge.
Ilves centre Matias Mäntykivi, 24, has signed with Swedish SHL club Växjö Lakers on a contract running through spring 2028, ending his time in Tampere.
Repe and handler Sami Söder won the national police drug-detection championship held around Tampere on May 5–7, and Länsi-Uusimaa won the team competition.
Classic coach Mika Ahonen, 54, collapsed during the fifth F‑League final in Lempäälä and later died in hospital.
Tampere sports clubs should prepare for tighter finances and changes to facility use after a club forum at Tammela Stadium on 5 May.
Ilves has announced the coaching and leadership teams for its junior squads for 2026–27 and issued year-end updates including departures, a mutual contract termination with goalkeeper Roope Taponen, and continued involvement in aid work in Ukraine.
Tappara beat KooKoo 2–0 at Nokia Arena to take a vital Game 3 win in the Liiga final series, while KooKoo forward Ville Meskanen was left frustrated after an unpenalised hit from behind.
Lower-division clubs Tampere United (TamU) and TPV have moved their home matches to Kauppi Sports Park, leaving Ilves as the only team playing home games at Tammela Stadium this season.
Manse PP's men's and women's teams start their Superpesis seasons this week and are using testing and conditioning services from the Varala Sports Institute to prepare.