See and experience more at Ruka!
At the FIS Ruka Nordic World Cup in Nordic skiing, held for the 25th time, top athletes take each other on in Ruka’s breathtaking scenery in front of a live audience. Once again, every competition day promises fast-paced and thrilling moments of sport, from Friday to Sunday and from morning to evening.
Ticket sales are open at Ticketmaster. Secure your place at the opening of the winter season and the top event of the World Cup right away!
Wintry atmosphere!
Ruka Nordic offers the most wonderful setting for the opening of the winter season. Alongside the competition buzz, you can soak up the atmosphere by the warmth of a campfire and enjoy the stunning scenery.
Entertainment is provided by the area’s many restaurants, which also feature great performers.
Schedule 2026
Friday 27 November 2026
11:30 – Women, Cross-country 10 km interval start (C)
13:00 – Men, Nordic combined individual large hill
14:00 – Men, Cross-country 10 km interval start (C)
16:30 – Men, Nordic combined IC 7.5 km
18:15 – Men, Ski jumping individual large hill – qualification
Saturday 28 November 2026
09:45 – Women / Men, Cross-country sprint (C) – qualification
11:15 – Men, Nordic combined individual large hill
12:15 – Women / Men, Cross-country sprint (C) – finals
15:30 – Men, Nordic combined IG 10 km
17:30 – Men, Ski jumping individual large hill
Sunday 29 November 2026
10:00 – Men, Nordic combined mass start
11:00 – Men, Cross-country 20 km mass start (F)
12:00 – Men, Nordic combined individual large hill
12:55 – Women, Cross-country 20 km mass start (F)
13:45 – Men, Ski jumping individual large hill – qualification
15:20 – Men, Ski jumping individual large hill
Subject to change.
Fun and the joy of exercise for the whole family!
There is plenty to do for the youngest members of the family at Ruka, too! Our special guest familiar from previous years, Santa Claus, arrives with Mrs Claus to greet athletes both big and small.
Family VIP Sunday offers a varied programme for the whole family:
Face painting (cheering flags on your cheeks)
Crafting Christmas decorations, bead jewellery and Finnish flags
Colouring pages and ice fishing fun
Candy bingo at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00
Animal characters visit during the day to greet the children
Play area for toddlers
Plenty of atmosphere at the event market!
Inside the area, near the main gates of the stadium, you will find the event market and toilet area, both renewed for this year.
The event market sells traditional Kuusamo delicacies and other local products, such as unique jewellery. It’s also an easy place to pick up Christmas presents, such as soft woollen socks and authentic, warm Icelandic sweaters.
At the market you can meet Santa Claus, Mrs Claus and our cheerful mascots, and take photos with them as a souvenir.
Merchandise for sale in the event area
In the event area you can buy popular, warm Ruka Nordic fan merchandise, beanies and scarves, as well as the Finnish flags that are essential for cheering on the finishing straight.
Event market opening hours:
Fri–Sat 10:00–17:00
Sun 10:00–15:00
Getting to Ruka Nordic
Ruka Nordic is held at the Ruka International Ski Stadium. The venue is easy to reach by car, by public transport or by sharing a ride.
By bus and train
Ruka is easy to reach by bus from many Finnish cities. There are bus connections from Oulu, Rovaniemi and Kemijärvi, among others. From Helsinki, there are bus connections to Ruka via Oulu, as well as direct connections during the winter season.
By train, you can travel to Oulu, Rovaniemi or Kemijärvi, for example, and continue to Ruka by bus. From Kemijärvi, there is also a bus connection to Ruka Village that is timed to meet the trains.
Examples of bus connections to Ruka:
- Oulu–Kuusamo–Ruka
- Rovaniemi–Kuusamo–Ruka
- Kemijärvi–Ruka
- Helsinki–Oulu–Kuusamo–Ruka
During the winter season, ski bus connections to Ruka are available from Oulu and, at selected times, also from Rovaniemi.
Check routes, timetables and tickets:
Ridesharing
Are you driving to Ruka or looking for a ride to the venue?
Check out the MountainRideShare service, where you can find a shared ride or offer a ride to others coming to the event.
Address
Ruka International Ski Stadium
Hiihtostadionintie 3
93820 Rukatunturi
Parking
The venue’s parking areas are located along Talvijärventie and in the yard of Ruka School. Please follow the instructions of the traffic controllers when you arrive.
There is also a paid parking garage in Ruka Village. Please note that there is no free public parking in Ruka Village.
Area maps
Where is the parking, how do I get to the restaurants, how do I get around the area? Explore the area and download the map by clicking the link below!
Area map 2026
Explore the event area and download the map by clicking the link below!
Accommodation
To make the event weekend as comfortable as possible, we recommend booking your accommodation early.
Lomarengas’ website offers a wide selection of cottages, apartments and other accommodation options in the Ruka area. Visit the Lomarengas website, find accommodation that suits you and secure your place at the heart of the event buzz.