Welcome to the Barents Summer Games!
Welcome to Oulu and to this international youth sports event!
On this page, you will find all the essential information about the Games – including schedules, sport-specific guidelines, and practical arrangements.
We wish you great performances, new experiences, and unforgettable moments at the Games!
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14.00 - 16.00 Arrival; Check-in & registration at hotels
15.30 - 19.30 Dinner at restaurant Pekuri / https://ravintolapekuri.fi/
17.00 - 18.00 Team leader meeting, Scandic City
20.00 - 21.00 Opening Ceremony, Rotuaari Square -
6.00 - 9.30 Breakfast at hotel
9.00 - 18.00 Competitions, lunch, Prize Ceremony at arenas
16.00 - 19.00 Dinner at Restaurant Pekuri / https://ravintolapekuri.fi/
20.00 - 22.00 Get Together at Superpark Oulu / https://superpark.fi/park/oulu/ -
6.00 - 9.00 Breakfast at hotel
9.00 - 14.00 Competitions, lunch, Prize Ceremony at arenas
15.00 Departure
Program
For more detailed programs, visit the sports pages.
Sports
To read more about the sports, follow the link to sports page.
Main Office
Our main office will be located at Scandic Oulu City. It will be open from Friday to Sunday with the following opening hours:
Friday 8.00-19.00
Saturday 8.00-18.00
Sunday 8.00-16.00
Contact to Main office:
+358 41 485 2620
If no one is available at the secretariat, please contact our project leader.
Team Leaders’ Meeting
A joint team leaders’ meeting will be held during BSG26 on Friday at 17.00 in Scandic City.
Each team must have at least one representative present. We will provide general information about the event, and representatives from each local organizer will also attend.
Separate meetings for each sport should be arranged by the respective sports. If you need a meeting room for this, please contact the main office.
Breakfast: Breakfast is served at the hotel. Please follow the set breakfast schedule so that everyone has the opportunity to eat before the competitions.
Lunch: On Saturday, lunch will be served at the sports arenas. On Sunday, sports without competitions will have lunch at restaurant Pekuri at 11.00-14.00. Sports with competitions on Sunday will have lunch served at their respective arenas.
Dinner: Dinners will be served at the restaurant Pekuri. The dinner times are 15.30–19.30 on Friday and 16.00–19.00 on Saturday.
We will collect allergy information through the registration forms. Special meals will be ordered only for participants who have informed us of their dietary requirements in advance. We kindly ask those without a special diet to refrain from taking special meals, as they are ordered specifically for those who need them.
Meals
Hotels
We are using several hotels for the event.
Greenstar
Original Sokos Hotel Arina
Radisson Blu
Scandic Oulu City
Scandic Oulu Station
Please remember that check-out time on Sunday is 12.00 unless otherwise agreed with the hotel.
Transport
For travel to and from Oulu, please check the information provided by each country:
Internal transport
Transport coordinator will be announced.
Internal transportation will be updated continuously. We will set up transportation where there is no walking distance from hotel to arena.
You can find the transport schedules for each sport on the specific sport's program page.
Opening Ceremony
Picture: Marko Vasara
Arranged at: Rotuaari square
Address: Kirkkokatu 17, 90100 Oulu
Friday, August 21st
At 8.00 PM to 9.00 PM (20.00 – 21.00)
As is tradition, we will be hosting an opening ceremony on Friday evening.
It will be an ceremony with speeches and entertainment. A perfect start to a weekend filled with exciting competitions, activities and new friendships!
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!
Justin “Nordic Thunder” Howard, A true air guitar legen, world champion who has travelled the world performing his invisible instrument for tens of thousands of people from the Arctic Circle to the dunes of Qatar. In 2021, he was chosen as the Champion of Champions among all the previous air guitar world champions. Nordic Thunder is the host of the Air Guitar World Championships and an ambassador of Air Guitar and Oulu.
Get Together
Arranged at: SuperPark
Adress: Tyrnäväntie 16, 90400 Oulu
Saturday, August 22nd
From 20.00-22.00.
The buses leave from in front of Oulu City Hall (Kirkkokatu 2a) to SuperPark at 19.30 and 20.00
A non-stop shuttle bus from SuperPark to Oulu City Hall between 21.00-22.00.
Photography at the event
Do not photo -sticker
Please note that photography and video recording will take place during the event.
If you do not wish to appear in photos or videos, please wear a sticker visibly on your clothing to indicate this. Stickers will be distributed from the main secretariat.
You may also choose when to opt out of being photographed, for example, you might prefer not to be photographed while eating, but still be comfortable appearing in photos during competitions or other activities.
Thank you for helping us respect everyone’s preferences.
Give feedback and win!
Tell us how we succeeded with the Barents Summer Games. Your feedback helps us make the event even better!
All respondents will be entered into a draw to win Barents Summer Games products.
Thank you for your time – your opinion matters to us!
Anna palautetta ja voita!
Kerro meille, miten onnistuimme Barents Summer Games -tapahtumassa. Palautteesi auttaa meitä kehittämään tapahtumaa entistä paremmaksi!
Kaikkien vastaajien kesken arvotaan Barents Summer Games -tuotepalkintoja.
Kiitos ajastasi – mielipiteesi on meille tärkeä!
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.
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
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.
