WJC: 2016 WJC in Finland. When? and How? | General talk (tickets, hotels, etc)

[1Gold Standard]

Hmm? I'm rather certain that Hartwall Arena and Helsinki Ice Hall are the two confirmed hosting venues for the tournament.

be 100% certain!

http://www.worldjunior2016.com/en/

 

[albertaref]

Ticket info should be available shortly, anyone local getting any details before they are posted on the IIHF site.
"Tickets

Ticket sales for the 2016 IIHF World Junior Championship will start at the end of April 2015. More information will be available during April on this website."

 

[OHLTG]

I know there's at least one group from southern Ontario that's going over. I was planning to join them, but the price became too much. That said, checking the ticket page on a daily basis, hoping to grab one. I went to Helsinki about a year ago (late Apr 2014) and it's definitely a unique place in terms of pricing, but if you know what to look for and how to go about things, it can be similar to Canada in terms of pricing.

 

[Snowsii]

I know there's at least one group from southern Ontario that's going over. I was planning to join them, but the price became too much. That said, checking the ticket page on a daily basis, hoping to grab one. I went to Helsinki about a year ago (late Apr 2014) and it's definitely a unique place in terms of pricing, but if you know what to look for and how to go about things, it can be similar to Canada in terms of pricing.

Ticket sell starts 27.04 and prices are between 11-49€
(Pre and quarters 11-29€, Semis 39€ and Finals 49€)

 

[King Weber]

The eagerly awaited tickets for the 2016 World Juniors will go on sale on 27 April. Day ticket prices start at €6 for children and youngsters, €11 for adults.

“Many people have been asking us when the tickets will go on sale. Especially fans coming from abroad are waiting to get their hands on tickets to their favourite team’s games,†says Timo Backman, General Secretary of the Organizing Committee.

“Hopefully moderately priced tickets will encourage fans as well as families and youngsters to experience the event on-site. There are great teams playing in both groups and we can expect not only top-level ice hockey but also an outstanding atmosphere,†Backman predicts.

Ticket prices for children under 12 years vary from six to eight Euros depending on the day. There is also a special ticket category for youngsters under 20 years of age: ticket prices vary between 6 and 15 Euros.

For adults, World Junior tickets cost 11-29 Euros for the preliminary round and quarter-finals, 39 for semifinals and 49 for the final day.
There is also a Prime Seat category for both arenas: best seats from the lower bowl cost between 11-59 Euros, depending on the day.

All tickets are sold as venue-based day tickets meaning that one ticket will open doors to all the games played on one day in the chosen venue.

World Junior tickets will be sold by Finnish ticket operator Lippupiste. The ticket sale will open on Monday, April 27 at 9:00 Finnish time (8:00 CET, 2:00 AM ET). During the event, ticket sale points will operate at the game venues.

http://www.worldjunior2016.com/en/news/tickets-available-on-27th/

Not bad, not bad at all. Might go to a few games if I get someone to go with me.

 

[FiLe]

Those are incredibly reasonable prices, if we are to consider the circumstances. FIHA could have easily gone quite a bit higher if they wanted and still draw decent crowds.

One could say that perhaps that last year's debacle with Hockey Canada's pricing taught 'em something, but those are even slightly cheaper than the prices in Malmö two years ago.

 

[OHLTG]

I love these prices, but the QFs being split between the venues makes it tough to figure out which to buy for.

 

[Pine Bluff Variant]

Damn, at those prices I HAVE to get tickets. although, knowing my luck they will all sell out before I can get any.

 

[Urbanskog]

Those are incredibly reasonable prices, if we are to consider the circumstances. FIHA could have easily gone quite a bit higher if they wanted and still draw decent crowds.

To Finland's matches probably. I can't imagine the other matches being particularly popular, not even if the tickets were free.

 

[habsrule4eva3089]

Considering how many Canadians are attending this event, every game will have decent crowds , not only Finland and Canada games I'm guessing.

Pretty epic year.

Worlds in Prague
Jrs in Helsinki

Really can't get better venues in Europe for both tourney's.

I can't wait to see the home of the Real Santa, it's going to be epic! Lol

 

[Jussi]

Considering how many Canadians are attending this event, every game will have decent crowds , not only Finland and Canada games I'm guessing.

Pretty epic year.

Worlds in Prague
Jrs in Helsinki

Really can't get better venues in Europe for both tourney's.

I can't wait to see the home of the Real Santa, it's going to be epic! Lol

I doubt that.

 

[FinPanda]

Ticket sell will start tomorrow. I like those prices actually.

 

[QnebO]

Kal€ has learned something from the empty crowds humiliation in adults tournament. Prices are as I would've put them myself. Not free or anything but not pain in the ass to buy.

 

[Lumipanda]

In case anyone forgot, here's a notifier of the fact that tickets should go on sale in 40 minutes!

 

[habsrule4eva3089]

In case anyone forgot, here's a notifier of the fact that tickets should go on sale in 40 minutes!

What's the demand like in Helsinki, are folks pumped for the World Juniors, or is it just the 1000's of Canadians that are going to make the place rowdy .

 

[Lumipanda]

What's the demand like in Helsinki, are folks pumped for the World Juniors, or is it just the 1000's of Canadians that are going to make the place rowdy .

I'm not quite sure about the early group stages, but being someone who's unemployed and short on money, I am still totally pumped to get to as many games as possible since the prices are so reasonable. I don't know that many people who are crazy about hockey but within my friend groups alone we have 7 people going to the final day, and we're getting our tickets right away, so we'll at least have few finns (one of us is canadian who moved to Finland!) in the finals.

EDIT: I'm so excited to hear that there will be many canadians arriving though, it's always cool to meet people who have traveled here just for this.

 

[OHLTG]

I bought my tickets last night. Half of the Ice Hall was either sold-out or unavailable, while parts were scattered. Seemed to be a lot of tickets left in the one end-zone, though. The ticket outlet website was a bit screwy at times, but it worked out in the end.

 

[Lumipanda]

I bought my tickets last night. Half of the Ice Hall was either sold-out or unavailable, while parts were scattered. Seemed to be a lot of tickets left in the one end-zone, though. The ticket outlet website was a bit screwy at times, but it worked out in the end.

A finnish forum noted on this too but there's no real explanation as to what it's about. Someone was speculating it was for media - but that doesn't make any sense, another one was mentioning tourists, which could seem likely. But they would have been pre-sold if that were the case.

Managed to grab 7 tickets for the final though, 5 on one row and 2 on another above it. Section 120 so it's not too shabby really.

 

[QnebO]

A finnish forum noted on this too but there's no real explanation as to what it's about. Someone was speculating it was for media - but that doesn't make any sense, another one was mentioning tourists, which could seem likely. But they would have been pre-sold if that were the case.

Managed to grab 7 tickets for the final though, 5 on one row and 2 on another above it. Section 120 so it's not too shabby really.

I sense the u20 tournament has become bigger and bigger last years though.. And good prices, maybe they really are selling them already.

 

[OHLTG]

Lumpipanda, which forum was talking about this? I'd love to read it.

As for tickets, I know there is at least one large (600 or more people) group going from Ontario, as I had originally planned to go with them. Their prices were out of my range, though, which is why I'm going solo. My guess is there is media, family, scouts, and groups taking up much of the seating. Given the Ice Hall isn't big compared to Hartwall, it would make the most sense. I see there are a lot more seats available in Hartwall, especially if you don't mind sitting up high (I'm smack dab behind a net).

I'm really looking forward to the buzz in the city. I'm not staying downtown, so it will be interesting to see who gets involved in the events and who doesn't pay attention.

 

[Lumipanda]

Lumpipanda, which forum was talking about this? I'd love to read it.

As for tickets, I know there is at least one large (600 or more people) group going from Ontario, as I had originally planned to go with them. Their prices were out of my range, though, which is why I'm going solo. My guess is there is media, family, scouts, and groups taking up much of the seating. Given the Ice Hall isn't big compared to Hartwall, it would make the most sense. I see there are a lot more seats available in Hartwall, especially if you don't mind sitting up high (I'm smack dab behind a net).

I'm really looking forward to the buzz in the city. I'm not staying downtown, so it will be interesting to see who gets involved in the events and who doesn't pay attention.

It's all in finnish and there's not much, but if you can make something out of it, here you go.

I'm tempted to grab a ticket to SWE-CAN on New Years Eve, would be a blast and definitely something different to celebrate it with bunch of traveling hockey fans! Although I'm little concerned with the places to go to after the game - all the places serving alcohol will be absolutely packed, unless the arena accommodates the tourists!

 

[OHLTG]

Haha, thanks. I don't speak much Finnish (mom's side is Finnish), but I'm learning. Plus, Google Translate helps It's funny, when I was in Helsinki last April, I went to this grocery store near my hotel. The first night, I got talking to the cashier and found out she went to high school 5 min from my place here in Ontario. She was happy to hear me try to speak Finnish. Next night, had another cashier and when I tried, she was nearly offended. Can't blame a guy for trying. Most people, when I tried both, were happy to help me out. They seem to like that people attempt their language.

As for post-game on New Year's Eve - I know one Canadian group has their own party set up. No idea on where, but that's what they told me originally. I'm going to try to head to the town hall; not sure what it's called, exactly, but it's just north of Market Square. I've seen some videos of last years NYE there and it was crazy. I wouldn't even attempt to hit bars downtown, though. No way. Just the language barrier alone would stress me out. I'll hit those during the week, instead.

 

[Raimo Sillanpää]

The opposite top half of Hartwall Arena was unavailable too, possibly reserved for large tourist groups? Bought tickets for Rus-Slovakia, Fin-Cze (31.12) and the bronze+final.
The dates are good as following the final theres a public holiday in Finland, so should Jesse and co win it all, expect huge party

/cheapskate who bought tickets for top stands

 

[OHLTG]

Speaking of that holiday, what will be open in Helsinki and what will be closed, in terms of stores? Will places like Stockmann's be open or the grocery stores? (K-Citymarket, for example)

 

[CPFC]

Speaking of that holiday, what will be open in Helsinki and what will be closed, in terms of stores? Will places like Stockmann's be open or the grocery stores? (K-Citymarket, for example)

The grocery stores underneath the Central Railway Station (in asematunneli) and in Kamppi shopping center (Lidl and K-Supermarket, which is a big store) are open every day throughout the year, so you can rely on those, although the opening hours are shortened during holidays, with closing time probably at 18.00 hours.

Otherwise shops will be closed on Boxing day, expect for some of the smaller grocery stores, which are allowed to be open for 4 hours. On NYE shops close at 18.00 hours and will remain closed on New Years Day. Restaurants vary a lot, some are open through out the holidays (especially in the center and also the ethnic ones), while some will close. NYE is a party event, so bars will be open till 4 am. Stockmann will be closed on Boxing day and New Year's Day and will close at 18.00 on NYE.