Europe Experience · Summer 2027

Finland Lions Cup

July 31 – August 9, 2027 · Vierumäki Olympic Training Center + Helsinki

Jul 31 – Aug 9, 2027 Min. 5 Games Guaranteed Training Camp + Tournament
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The Tour

Hockey's Deepest Development Culture, Up Close

The journey begins with an elite European Training Camp at Vierumäki Olympic Training Center — the official training center of the Finnish national teams — with daily on-ice and off-ice training led by MAC Sports coaching staff, surrounded by Finnish nature, sauna, and world-class facilities for the whole family. Then the team heads to Helsinki for the Finland Lions Cup, part of Europe's largest international tournament series: three action-packed days at the modern 5-rink Ilmatar Arena, every game in one venue, minimum five games guaranteed. The 2027 route is being finalized to begin in Stockholm, Sweden, with an overnight Baltic cruise across to Finland. Train in Finland. Compete internationally. Experience hockey in a whole new way.

Tour Package Includes

  • Hotels — 5 nights at Vierumäki (players: Sport Hotel Pihkala ★★★★, families: Holiday Club Vierumäki ★★★★) + 4 nights in Helsinki (Scandic Grand Marina ★★★★ or similar)
  • Training camp — daily on-ice & off-ice training at Vierumäki Olympic Training Center
  • Hockey — exhibition game vs. a Finnish team + Finland Lions Cup, minimum 5 games guaranteed
  • Meals — daily buffet breakfast; players get daily lunch & dinner; family arrival-day dinner
  • Transportation — airport transfers + private team bus per the itinerary
  • Support — multilingual tour escort & 24/7 local support
  • Excursions — Helsinki sightseeing tour & Suomenlinna Fortress
  • Teamwear — custom team jerseys, practice jerseys, socks, hats, shirts & hoodies
  • All taxes — no hidden costs

Pricing — Up Front, No Digging

  • Player — $2,825
  • Family member (quad occupancy) — $2,125
  • Family member (triple occupancy) — $2,225
  • Family member (double occupancy) — $2,395
  • Family member (single occupancy) — $2,599
Not included: flights & travel insurance. Optional: Old Porvoo day trip (€50), extra hotel nights & excursions.

$1,000 deposit reserves the roster spot after acceptance · balance invoiced before departure. No hidden costs — we handle the logistics, you enjoy the trip.

Sample Itinerary

10 Days · No Sign-Up Needed To See It
Day 1 · Sat, July 31 — Arrival
Arrival at Helsinki Airport · shuttle buses to Vierumäki · check-in at Sport Hotel Pihkala (players) / Holiday Club Vierumäki (families) · dinner included for players & families · welcome & info session.
Day 2 · Sun, Aug 1 — Training Camp
Breakfast · 2× on-ice practice · 1× off-ice training · players' lunch & dinner included · swimming & Finnish sauna.
Day 3 · Mon, Aug 2 — Training Camp
Breakfast · 2× on-ice practice · 1× off-ice training · players' lunch & dinner included · families: optional day trip to Old Porvoo (€50).
Day 4 · Tue, Aug 3 — Exhibition Game
Breakfast · 1× on-ice practice · 1× off-ice training · players' lunch & dinner included · exhibition game vs. a Finnish team.
Day 5 · Wed, Aug 4 — Activity Day
Breakfast · 1× on-ice practice · players' lunch & dinner included · activity day — paintball and more (extra fee).
Day 6 · Thu, Aug 5 — To Helsinki
Breakfast · 1× on-ice practice · players' lunch included · transfer to Helsinki · Helsinki sightseeing tour & Suomenlinna Fortress · check-in at Scandic Grand Marina · free evening.
Day 7 · Fri, Aug 6 — Lions Cup Games 1 & 2
Breakfast · Finland Lions Cup Games #1 and #2 at Ilmatar Arena · players' lunch & dinner included.
Day 8 · Sat, Aug 7 — Lions Cup Games 3 & 4
Breakfast · Finland Lions Cup Games #3 and #4 · players' lunch & dinner included.
Day 9 · Sun, Aug 8 — Game 5 + Allas Pool
Breakfast · Finland Lions Cup Game #5 · sauna & swimming at Allas Sea Pool · players' lunch & dinner included.
Day 10 · Mon, Aug 9 — Departure
Breakfast · return flights from Helsinki Airport. Want to stay longer? We'll arrange extra nights.

Teams & Divisions

No Register-Wall — All Info Up Front
U14
Division

U14 MAC Selects

Birth years 2014–2015
U16
Division

U16 MAC Selects

Birth years 2012–2013
U18
Division

U18 MAC Selects

Birth years 2010–2011
U16
Division

Girls U16 MAC Selects

Birth years 2012–2014
U20
Division

Girls U20 MAC Selects

Birth years 2008–2011
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Division

Don't See Your Group?

Apply anyway — rosters flex

Boys U14 / U16 / U18 and Girls U16 / U20 — Coach Chad's goal is to field a team in every age group, with multiple teams in some. Applying is free — evaluation first, deposit only after acceptance.

Helsinki Is The Rink.
Finland Is The Classroom.

Frequently Asked Questions

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How does my player get on a team?
Apply for the event — there's no charge to apply. Coach Chad and staff evaluate every application to make sure the player fits the level of the event. Once approved, you'll be able to submit your $1,000 deposit to secure the spot.
Are there tryouts?
No formal tryouts. Players are evaluated through their application — level, game history, coach recommendations, references, and video. Game footage helps a lot, so include a link if you have one.
What if we want to arrive early or stay later?
Totally doable. Tell us your travel dates and we'll help arrange extra hotel nights so your family's extended stay is covered.
If we're waitlisted, what are the chances we get in?
Waitlisted players are contacted in the order they applied — applying early is always the right move.
Will the team get together before the trip?
Unlikely — we keep pre-trip travel and commitments to a minimum for families. Rosters connect through the team communication channel before departure.
We don't know how many family members are coming yet — should we wait?
No — apply as soon as you've decided your player is in. Family travelers can be added or changed later.
What's the refund policy?
Every booking is protected by a written refund policy and liability waiver, provided in full at registration — no fine-print surprises.

Contact

Coach Chad

Tour Director · info@mymacsports.com
30+ years of coaching, on the ground at every tour.

Helsinki Is Calling.

Summer 2027 rosters are forming now. Apply free — deposits only come after acceptance.

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