Veikkaus Arena

Veikkaus Arena Events

Veikkaus Arena hosts Basketball 🏀 & Ice Hockey 🏒 events.

Veikkaus Arena Travel & Parking

🏟️ Address: Veikkaus Arena, Areenankuja 1, Helsinki, 00240, Finland Directions in Google Maps

Hartwall Arena is located in the West Pasila area of Helsinki, at the intersection of Veturitie and Hakamäentie. Hartwall Arena is easily accessible by car, train, bus, tram, metro, and taxi.

Below you can find general information on travel and parking for Veikkaus Arena. Individual events may have additional/restricted services available, and so we recommend clicking through to the event and viewing the Travel & Parking tab for event-specific information.

🅿️ Parking

By car, the easiest way to reach Hartwall Arena is from the Lahti highway (E18) via the Koskelantie crossing, or from the Hämeenlinna highway (E12) via Ruskeasuo.

Cars can be parked at the Hartwall Arena indoor parking garage. The indoor parking fee is normally 12€ per parking/day. In case there are several events during the day, the payment is 12€ per event. Prepare to pay with cash during cold weather.

Hartwall Arena guests may also use the Helsinki Exhibition & Convention Centre’s parking area for 12€ per day (the parking area is open to Hartwall Arena guests during events). It’s just around a 200 m (2 min) walk from the Helsinki Exhibition & Convention Centre’s parking area to Hartwall Arena. Parking fees at the Helsinki Exhibition & Convention Centre may be paid in cash or with most bank payment cards.

Parking for guests with a disabled parking permit is located on the 4th floor of Hartwall Arena.

Please note that parking on Areenankuja is not allowed.

🚍 Coach & Bus

From the city centre, you can take bus services 23 and 69 which stop near the venue.

🚆 Train

Imala Train Station is just a 650 m (8 min) walk from the arena offering services into the centre of Helsinki. Tram lines 7A and 7B stop near the arena too.

Veikkaus Arena Hotels & Accommodation

As a Scandinavian city and the capital of Finland, Helsinki is a relatively expensive place to stay. But while it is famed for its fabulous boutique hotels and quirky Airbnbs, it also has its fair share of hostels for budget travellers.

📍 Where To Stay

First-time visitors and those particularly interested in immersing in Helsinki’s culture and history will be most suited to the city centre. With landmarks like Helsinki Cathedral and galleries and museums on almost every street, the city’s highlights will be at your feet.

Those who prefer to see Helsinki’s stylish modern side might prefer Punavuori and the Design District. This is where many of city’s chicest shops can be found, as well as some of the finest restaurants and bars.

Kamppi is an eclectic mix of cultural landmarks, cool galleries and superb shops, making it ideal for those who can’t decide between the city centre and Design District. This part of Helsinki is particularly reputed for its exciting nightlife scene.

Families might prefer Kaartinkaupunki because while it is within walking distance to the city centre and many of the city’s highlights, it is much quieter and calmer with a residential feel.

While most of Helsinki is poised and polished, Kallio shows a more edgy and bohemian side to the city. Positioned north of the Langa bridge, the neighbourhood feels like a small village with alternative bars, vintage shops, and vegan cafes. Foodies will love Hakaniemi Market Hall which is full of Finnish delicacies.

Although the city is very walkable, there is an efficient bus system that operates throughout the city, as well as a major train station to take you further afield.

About Veikkaus Arena

Veikkaus Arena - previously known as Hartwall Arena, and often called Helsinki Areena, Helsingin Areena or Helsingforsarenan ("The Helsinki Arena") by the national broadcaster Yle - is a large multi-use indoor arena located in Helsinki, Finland.

Opened in 1997 to be ready for the Ice Hockey World Championships of that year. The arena is the home venue of the ice hockey team Jokerit and has also been used for Ice Hockey World Championships, World Figure Skating Championships, NHL Challenge, and World Cup of Hockey. Total capacity in ice hockey games is 13,349 (all seats). The arena is convertible for various events with the capacity being about 14,000 for basketball, for concerts about 12,000, and as an amphitheatre, 3,000-5,000.

🍔 Food & Drink

Hartwall Arena is home to a wide variety of restaurants and bars that serve up something for everyone. You’ll find everything from homestyle cooking to gourmet meals to hotdogs and burgers. All delicious and all under one roof. And with a capacity of over 4,000, the service is just as great as the food.

💂 Entry Gates

Helsinki Arena opens 60 minutes before the first game, and after the end of previous games.

At the entrance, tickets will be checked, as well as a strict check that no prohibited items will be brought into the venue. It is not possible to bring food or drinks to the arena.

Please use the entrance indicated on your ticket. This will depend on whether you are on the Lower Level or Upper Level.

🚽 Toilets

There are toilet facilities located throughout the venue.

🧑‍🦽 Disabled Facilities

Disabled toilets - there are accessible toilet facilities located conveniently throughout the venue

🆘 Help Points

Lost property - lost property that is found at the Arena gets picked up every Wednesday and is transported to: Suomen löytötavarapiste (Lost Property Office, Narinkka 3 (Kamppi), 00110 Helsinki)