Helsinki Basketball Festival

Welcome to the Helsinki Basketball Festival Tournament!

The tournament will take place in Helsinki on 15–17 May 2026 – Registration is open now!

Categories for girls and boys U8-16 (born 2018-2010) and Unified. 

Helsinki Basketball Festival

Finland's largest basketball club, Helsinki YMCA, is organizing the Helsinki Basketball Festival junior basketball tournament for the second time in 2026! The tournament brings a basketball celebration to Helsinki from May 15 to May 17, 2026.

At its core is a junior basketball tournament, but true to its name, the community events surrounding the festival create a unique experience for all participants. Springtime in Helsinki will surely offer its best to basketball players and their coaches in May 2026!

Basketball fever at its best at the event square!

Join us on Saturday 16 May at the outdoor event plaza at Namika Areena!
Expect a relaxed festival atmosphere, fun challenges, music, and a great chance to spend the evening together after the games.

Event Square Schedule

16:00 Event square opens

18:00 Challenges & music

21:00 Event square closes

Everyone cheers, everyone wins

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