Finnish bandy finals and bronze matches set for Sorsapuisto in Tampere

The Finnish bandy championship medal matches will be held at Sorsapuisto in Tampere on 6 March 2027. The Finnish Bandy Association and Tamperemissio will organise the event, with a strong emphasis on accessibility, Tamperelainen reported.

Organisers are combining the final and bronze matches into a single celebration aimed at players, fans and bandy supporters from across Finland. They plan to prioritise access for people with developmental disabilities, low-income residents, seniors and other groups that are often excluded from large sporting events. "We are excited to bring the top-tier final and bronze matches to Tampere," said Antti Parviainen, chairman of the Finnish Bandy Association. The partnership, he said, is intended to widen who can experience the games live.

City officials welcomed the addition to Tampere's event calendar. Jukka Etu-Seppälä, director of sports and youth services, said it fits the city's year-round programme and praised plans to make the finals communal and accessible. Bandy has a long local history. It was first played in Tampere around 1909. The city has not hosted a top-tier team since 1952. Jääpallo-64 qualified for the SM series in 1965, played mainly in the second division and folded in the 1990s.