Olympiapäivä
Olympic Day, Olympiapäivä is back!
Olympic Day is back — bigger, more inclusive, and more inspiring than ever. On Friday, September 4, 2026, the Finnish Olympic Committee invites children and young people to experience the joy of sports at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium and its surroundings from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Finnish Olympic Committee is organizing the event in collaboration with the City of Helsinki, the Olympic Stadium, the Tahto Sports and Physical Activity Cultural Center, as well as the Olympic Committee’s member organizations, sports clubs, and partners.
The event will be hosted by Aaron Räty, an 18-year-old host, entrepreneur and actor, and Emma Nummela, a 17-year-old host, journalist and actor. Räty is particularly passionate about endurance sports. Nummela’s long-standing interests include dance, show jazz and acrobatics.
What?
On Olympic Day, the area around the Stadium will be filled with dozens of activity stations where experts in various sports will guide children and young people in trying out different sports. The specific sports and other activity stations will be finalized during the spring of 2026.
Where?
The event will take place at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium and its surrounding area, Paavo Nurmentie 1, 00250 Helsinki.
When?
Olympic Day will be celebrated on Friday, September 4, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Find out more about Olympic Day
- Athletics
- Bowling
- Cheerleading
- Cross-country skiing
- Diving
- Fencing
- Finnish baseball
- Finnish Dance Sport Federation
- Figure skating
- Flag football
- Floorball
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Handball
- Hokutoryu ju-jutsu
- Judo
- Karate
- Olympic boxing
- Orienteering
- Nordic combined
- Padel
- Para Junior Games
- Powerlifting
- Ringette
- Sailing and boating
- Shooting sport
- Ski jumping
- Sports climbing
- Squash
- Swimming
- Taekwondo
- Taido
- Tennis
- Weightlifting
- Wrestling
The TAHTO Sports and Physical Activity Culture Centre is taking part in Olympic Day on 4 September 2026. Enjoy free admission all day to the inspiring exhibitions and the fun-filled Activity Adventure. Experience the unique atmosphere of the Helsinki Olympic Games and explore Finland’s rich Olympic history through a variety of engaging exhibitions.
TAHTO’s energetic Activity Adventure offers plenty of exciting activities for children, while the whole family can get active, discover new experiences, and find inspiration together.
You can find the TAHTO Sports Museum on the tower side of the Olympic Stadium, in the upper section of the Tower Courtyard. Please check the event area map for the exact location, follow the on-site signage, or ask event staff for assistance if needed.
At TAHTO, Olympic history comes to life – welcome to enjoy a memorable day with the whole family!
