The supporter information guide for Ireland supporters who are set to travel to Helsinki for the Finland v Ireland UEFA Nations League match on Thursday, October 10 is now available.

Match Details

Fixture: Finland v Ireland
Date: Thursday, October 10
Kick-off: 7.45pm (9.45pm)
Competition: UEFA Nations League
Location: Helsinki Olympic Stadium

Location – Olympic Stadium

The game will be played in the Olympic Stadium, Helsinki.

Address: Paavo Nurmen tie 1, 00250 Helsinki
Google Maps: View on Google Maps here

There is a wide variety of food and drink options in the stadium, but no alcoholic beverages will be on sale with both cash and card payment options available.

Transport Information

The stadium is well served by public transport and is in the north of Helsinki. A variety of buses and trams run close to the stadium.

Bus and Tram: The closest stops are: Töölön Kisahalli (Töölö Sports Hall), Töölön kirjasto (Töölö Library), Ooppera (Opera), Auroran sairaala (Aurora Hospital). The HSL app provides public transport options and also allows the purchase of public transport tickets so it is recommended to download the app if you’re planning to use public transport.

Walk: The stadium is a 20-minute walk from the main railway station.

Airport: The vast majority of supporters will arrive via Helsinki airport and it is also well served by public transport. The I and P trains take around 30 minutes to reach the city centre and for the nominal fee of €4.10. The 600 bus can take up to 40 minutes to get to the city centre, depending on traffic. Taxi’s will set you back around €40-45 and will take up to 25 minutes depending on traffic. A good option to consider is the day tickets for public transport which costs just €9 for one day or €22.50 for four days if you’re planning to stay for an extended period of time. These can be purchased via the HSL app or from ticket machines which you can download here.

Ticket Information

Gates will open at 8.15pm (local time) and for access purposes, tickets can be printed or displayed on mobile phone. Please note that screengrabs will not work.

- Category 2 ticket holders are in Stand B – access via Gate Away Team
- Category 1 tickets holders are in Stand A – access via Gate East 1

Helpful tips

Please note the emergency number for Finland is 112 if you require it at any point. We would also recommend having a scan of your passport on your phone and in your email just in case you require emergency travel documents issued.

The Irish Embassy is open Mon-Fri 09.00-12.00 & 14.00-17.00. It is located in Erottajankatu 7 A 00130 Helsinki and they can be contacted on +358 9 6824240 for emergencies. You can also call the Duty officer in the DFA on +353 1 4082000 if you require consular assistance. The latest DFA guidelines on Finland can be found here.

Make sure you follow our new Ireland Football Supporter Liasion WhatsApp channel, our SLO will be updating this channel with useful information and advice during the course of the match week. Click the link here to follow

And remember...

We appreciate the support as always from our supporters but please remember to always behave in a way that reflects the positive image Irish football fans have at home and abroad.

Please note that all of these details above are accurate at the time of writing and will be subject to change or update if required.