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Winter Classic 2026

18.02.2026 - 18.02.2026 |Joensuu

Winter Classic 2026 ice hockey match 🏒

UEF and Karelia UAS are facing each other once again in an ice hockey match at Mehtimäki ice hockey hall / PKS Areena (Kisapolku 6, Joensuu) on Wednesday 18.2.2026. Come watch, experience and cheer your university's team and favourites on with hundreds of other spectators 🏆

The match has free entrance. Please note that tickets via Kide.app are used to estimate the number of spectators and spectators are let in in the order of appearance.

Initial Schedule:

• 17:15 Gates are open
• 17:50 Teams and referees warm-up
• 18.20 Ceremonial puck drop
• 18.30 Game starts
• 21.00 Event ends

Competition and shows for the spectators before the game and during the breaks. Events official “limited edition” overall patch is on sale at the event and before the event via kide.app. Overall patches bought via kide.app are available for pick up at the event. Joensuun Kiekko-Pojat will have kiosks with some snacks at the event.

Winter Classic is arranged by The Student Union of the University of Eastern Finland in co-operation with SYKETTÄ Joensuu. Event is supported by the city of Joensuu and many more!

Book your free ticket and purchase Winter Classic products at: kide.app (opens in a new tab)