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Welcome to Barents Summer Games!

Oulu will host the international Barents Summer Games on 21–23 August 2026. The event will bring together up to 500 young athletes aged 15–25 from Northern Finland, Sweden and Norway. Competitions will take place in twelve sports, and both the competitions and side events will be open to the public free of charge. The event programme will offer a wide range of sports and physical activity experiences in Oulu from 19th to 23rd of August 2026.

Oulu isännöi kansainvälistä Barents Summer Games -tapahtumaa 21.–23. elokuuta 2026. Tapahtuma kokoaa yhteen jopa 500 nuorta, 15–25-vuotiasta urheilijaa Pohjois-Suomesta, -Ruotsista ja -Norjasta. Kilpailut järjestetään kahdessatoista lajissa, sekä kilpailut että oheistapahtumat ovat yleisölle avoimia ja maksuttomia. Tapahtumakokonaisuus tarjoaa monipuolisia liikunta- ja urheiluelämyksiä Oulussa 19.–23.8.2026.

Sports

Boccia
Boxing / nyrkkeily
Disc Golf / frisbeegolf
Football / jalkapallo
Golf
Orienteering / suunnistus

Powerlifting / voimanosto
Shooting / ammunta
Track & Field, para Track & Field / yleisurheilu ja parayleisurheilu
Volleyball & Beach Volleyball / lentopallo ja beach volley
Wrestling / paini

Program

Note for visitors

More detailed event-specific schedules will be updated closer to the event. This page currently displays confirmed competition times, venues, and preliminary event-specific information.

Note for Ouluhalli visitors!

Access to Ouluhalli:

There is a music festival outside Ouluhalli (at the parking lot) same time with the competition. Due to that no parking possibility at Ouluhalli!

Nearest parking is located Raksila market square.
Entrance to the competition from Raksila side.
Competition location: Ouluhalli dome (old side). Entrance from door A.

20.00 - 21.00 Opening Ceremony, Rotuaari square
Saturday 22nd of August – main competition Day
General competition time
Time: 9:00–18:00
Location: Various venues across Oulu
Saturday is the busiest day, with competitions, meals and award ceremonies taking place at the different venues.
Boccia
Time: 10.00-12.00
Location: Ouluhalli, Ouluhallintie 20
Boxing
Time: 13.00-16.00
Location: Ouluhalli, Ouluhallintie 20
Disc Golf
Time: 9.00-14.00
Location: Meri-Toppila DiscGolfPark
Football
Time: 10.30-17.30
Location: Heinäpää Sports Centre, Nuottasaarentie 12
Golf
Time: 10.00-
Location: Sankivaara Golf, Mikonmäentie 201
Orienteering
Time: 12.00-
Location: Oulu Zone
Powerlifting
Time: 12.00-15.30
Location: Ouluhalli, Ouluhallintie 20
Shooting
Time: 8.00-10.00, 13.00-16.00
Location: Hiukkavaara shooting venue
Note: Spectators are not allowed at the Hiukkavaara shooting range.

Track & Field (including Para Athletics)
Time: 10.00-15.00
Location: Raatti Stadium, Raatintie 2
Volleyball
Time: 8.45-16.15
Location: Linnanmaa Sports Hall, Virkakuja 1
Beach Volleyball
Time: 8.45.16.15
Location: Linnanmaa beach volleyball courts
Wrestling
Time: 11.00-
Location: Ouluhalli, Ouluhallintie 20
Sunday 23rd of August – Final Day
General competition time
Time: 9:00–13:30
Location: Various venues across Oulu
Description: Competitions continue with final events and award ceremonies.
Disc Golf
Time: 9.30-11.30
Location: Meri-Toppila DiscGolfPark
Football
Time: 10.30-14
Location: Heinäpää Sports venue
Golf
Time: 11.00-14.00
Location: Sankivaara Golf
Orienteering
Time: 10.30-13.30
Location: Oulu Zone, Kuusamontie 3250
Shooting
Time: 8.00-12.30
Location: OMAS shooting hall Pirilä (pistol), Piriläntie 175 Kempele
Track & Field (including Para Athletics)
Time: 9.30-13.30
Location: Raatti Stadium
Volleyball & beach volleyball
Time: 9.00-15.00
Location: Linnanmaan liikuntahalli and beach volley venues

Wrestling
Training camp for participating athletes.

Picture: Marko Vasara

Áilu Valle, a Sámi hip-hop pioneer from Anár, Finnish side of Sápmi will be performing at the opening ceremony of Oulu Barents Summer Games 2026!

On PoP Liikkua goes Barents

On PoP Liikkua goes Barents side events invites everyone to get active and try out new sports. Taking place in Oulu from 19th to 22nd of August 2026, this free and open event programme offers opportunities to explore a wide variety of sports and physical activities guided by local sports clubs across the city. The activities are part of the international Barents Games programme.

On PoP Liikkua goes Barents is part of the Oulu2026 cultural programme and the cultural climate change. The programme is supported by the Oulu cultural foundation through a project grant.

The On PoP Liikkua goes Barents event days will culminate in a joyful family sports day
at Mannerheim Park on Saturday 22nd of August from 10.00 to 15.00.

Come and enjoy an active day on your own, with your family or with friends.
The event is free of charge and open to everyone.

The day’s programme includes:
• presentation points by local sports clubs
• sport try-outs and demonstrations
• a Puuhamaa activity area for the youngest participants
• the children’s favourite, Hobbity Rabbit, leading playful activities and handing out stickers
• an information point for the Barents Summer Games
• ACON Action Zone
• other local partners bringing joy, movement and energy to the day

Welcome to enjoy an active and joyful day together!

On PoP Liikkua goes Barents

On PoP Liikkua goes Barents kutsuu kaikki mukaan liikkumaan ja kokeilemaan uusia lajeja. Oulussa 19.–22.8.2026 järjestettävä maksuton ja kaikille avoin tapahtumakokonaisuus tarjoaa mahdollisuuden tutustua monipuolisesti eri liikunta- ja urheilulajeihin paikallisten urheiluseurojen ohjauksessa ympäri kaupunkia. Tapahtumat ovat osa kansainvälistä Barents Games -kokonaisuutta.

On PoP Liikkua goes Barents on osa Oulu2026-kulttuuriohjelmaa ja kulttuuri-ilmastonmuutosta. Toteutusta tukee Oulun kulttuurisäätiö kohdeavustuksella.

On PoP Liikkua goes Barents -tapahtumapäivät huipentuvat iloiseen perheliikuntapäivään Mannerheiminpuistossa lauantaina 22.8. klo 10.00–15.00.

Tule viettämään liikunnallinen päivä yksin, perheen tai kavereiden kanssa. Tapahtuma on maksuton ja avoin kaikille.

Päivän ohjelmassa:
• paikallisten urheiluseurojen esittelypisteitä
• lajikokeiluja ja lajinäytöksiä
• Puuhamaa-alue perheen pienimmille
• lasten suosikki Jekku-jänö leikittämässä ja jakamassa tarroja
• Barents Summer Games -kisojen infopiste
• ACON Action Zone
• muita paikallisia toimijoita tuomassa iloa ja liikettä päivään

Tervetuloa viettämään aktiivinen ja mukava päivä yhdessä!

A unique sports and physical activity experience

The digital platform for Barents Summer Games 2026 Oulu will guide visitors through the world of the Games and related side events. On the platform, you can easily find the Barents Games sports, clubs and competition schedules in one place. Through the same platform, you can also explore the On PoP Liikkua goes Barents sport try-outs. With the help of the map, you can navigate from one activity point to another across the city, discover new and inspiring sports, and create a day of movement that suits you.

Ainutlaatuinen liikuntaelämys

Barents Summer Games 2026 Oulu -tapahtuman digitaalinen alusta johdattaa kävijät kisojen ja oheistapahtumien maailmaan. Alustalta löydät Barents Games -kisojen lajit, seurat ja kilpailuaikataulut helposti yhdestä paikasta. Saman alustan kautta voit tutustua myös On PoP Liikkua goes Barents -lajikokeiluihin. Kartan avulla voit suunnistaa pisteeltä toiselle ympäri kaupunkia, löytää uusia ja inspiroivia lajeja sekä rakentaa oman näköisesi liikuntapäivän.

Safer space principles

One Team – Many Stories

Barents Summer Games is an international youth sports event bringing together athletes from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to creating a welcoming and safe environment – both on and off the field.

Sport connects people across borders. That is why we value individuality and build an atmosphere where everyone can be themselves and participate with confidence.

We all bring our own backgrounds, experiences and characteristics – such as language, culture, nationality, beliefs, gender identity, health, and many other individual qualities that make each of us unique.

At the Barents Summer Games, diversity is seen as a strength. It enriches the shared sports experience and strengthens community, fair play, and mutual respect.

What we hope from everyone

At the Barents Summer Games, everyone plays an important role in creating a positive experience – whether you are an athlete, coach, spectator or supporter.

We kindly ask everyone to treat others with respect and encourage all participants in a positive way. As an athlete, you act in the spirit of fair play and respect others; as a coach, you create a safe and encouraging environment; and as a spectator or supporter, you help build a positive and respectful atmosphere.

Together, we can create an event where everyone feels welcome, can succeed, and be themselves.

Safer space principles

Harassment contact person

If you experience or witness harassment, discrimination, bullying, or other inappropriate behavior, you can contact the event's harassment contact persons by phone or using the form.

Arja Uusi-Illikainen, phone +358 45 129 8944

Maarit Sihvonen, phone + 358 40 582 0622

Report of harassment

You can identify a harassment contact person by the photo badge hanging around their neck.

Harassment contact persons are available to listen, provide support, and help address situations confidentially. All reports and contacts will be handled with respect for the privacy of everyone involved.