Lions Cup

LIONS SUMMER CUP 2026 – THANK YOU!

This summer, we had the privilege of hosting a record-breaking number of North American teams, with more than 2,500 players, coaches and family members joining the Lions Cups in Finland and the Czechia. 🦁

🇺🇸🇨🇦 55 North American teams
👥 2,500+ guests from the USA & Canada
🌍 Thousands of European players
🏒 International ice hockey & ringette in Finland and Czechia

Teams and young athletes from across North America and Europe came together to compete, travel, make new friendships and create countless memories along the way. 🏆

A huge thank you to our partner club Kiekko-Espoo for the exceptional work in organizing and hosting our tournaments in Finland. Special recognition goes to our tournament directors Jenni Haataja, Anne Ahoniemi and Daniela Österholm. We simply couldn’t ask for better people to lead our tournaments – your commitment and professionalism are truly appreciated. 🩵🇫🇮

In Prague, Global Hockey Tours and Barbora Marxová did an outstanding job with the tour & tournament arrangements. Barbora handled this massive undertaking with extraordinary dedication and professionalism, down to the smallest detail. 🇨🇿👏

Experiences of this scale wouldn’t be possible without our trusted long-term partners. We are incredibly grateful to all our transportation, hotel, cruise, activity and destination partners who help us create unforgettable travel experiences year after year. 🚌🏨🛳️

And finally, our biggest thank you goes to our amazing Lions Cup tour escorts!

For three unforgettable weeks, they took care of thousands of guests, worked from early mornings to late nights, kept everything running smoothly and answered thousands of questions along the way. They are the people our guests meet every day and the ones who make sure everyone feels welcome and taken care of. ❤️🙏

Thank you to every team, player, coach, family member and volunteer who was part of Lions Cup 2026! See you in 2027! 🦁🌍🏒

🏆 Congratulations to the Finland Lions Hockey Cup 2026 medalists!

🩵 A huge thank you to all the teams, players, coaches, referees, volunteers, and supporters for making this an unforgettable tournament in Espoo!

A very special thank you to our host club, Kiekko-Espoo, and its wonderful volunteers for all their hard work and dedication!

🦁 Interested in joining us next year?
Registration for the 2027 Spring & Summer Finland Lions Cup and Czech Lions Cup is now open!

Give your players the opportunity to experience the trip of a lifetime—competing against international teams, making new friends, and creating memories that will last forever!

📩 Visit www.lionscup.fi or contact us for more information: [email protected]

ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS TOURNAMENT TOMORROW! 💥

Who will be crowned the Finland Lions Cup Rock, Paper, Scissors Champion? We’ll find out tomorrow. 🪨🗒️✂️

11:00 AM at Finland Lions Cup tournament. Competetion will be at the cafe, next to the tournament lobby at Ilmatar Arena!

See you there tomorrow! 🦁

📸 Photos from the Lions Cup! Check them out and feel free to post & share. Link in bio 👉