Barents Games

Barents Summer Games would not be possible without the expertise, enthusiasm, and commitment of local sports clubs. A huge thank you to our partner clubs for helping make this international multi-sport event for young athletes happen in Oulu on the 21st–23rd of August 2026.

Together, we provide athletes with the opportunity to compete, make new friends, and enjoy unforgettable experiences through sport. At the same time, we are proud to showcase Oulu’s strong sports club culture and vibrant sporting community to our international visitors.

Together we are stronger – together we make the Games happen! 💙

One month to the Barents Summer Games!

🏆 Get to know Reveel - digital platform for BSG2026 Oulu

◾All event locations conveniently displayed on a map
◾Schedules
◾Barents Summer Games sports
◾Information of the "On PoP Liikkua goes Barents" side events; sport try outs and family sport event
◾All sport clubs

Check out the digital platform - link to Reveel in our bio.

All information of the Games also from www.barentssports.com

The "On PoP Liikkua goes Barents" event days are part of the Oulu2026 cultural program and the cultural climate change initiative. The events have received a targeted grant from the Oulu Culture Foundation.

Barents Summer Games is approaching – competitions and side events to fill Oulu this August — Barents Games The countdown to the Barents Summer Games 2026 has begun. From the 21st – 23rd of August, the event will bring together up to 800 young athletes from northern Finland, Sweden, and Norway to compete in multiple sports across the city.

Young Leaders in Barents (YLIB) program builds skills, confidence and international networks🏆

Now, after a three-year journey funded by Erasmus+, this recap brings together the voices, experiences and insights of the participants themselves.

Youth from Finland, Sweden and Norway are gaining real experience in sports leadership, building international networks and growing their confidence step by step.

💛“It gave me the confidence to speak up.”
💛 “I´ve learned so much about how sport is organized.”
💛 “It even led me to study political science.”

From event planning to decision-making spaces, YLIB is a platform where young people grow into confident leaders one experience at a time.

Read more from the Barents Games website.

Young Leaders in Barents -program builds skills, confidence and international networks — Barents Games The Young Leaders in Barents (YLIB) programme offers young people the opportunity to learn, grow and gain real experience in sports leadership. Now, after a three-year period of the programme being funded by the Erasmus+, this article brings together the experiences and insights of the participants

Competition manager Juha Laukka welcomes audience to the Barents Summer Games Oulu

The Games will bring nearly 700 young athletes aged 15–25 to Oulu from Northern Norway, Northern Sweden, and Northern Finland on 21st–23rd of August. A total of 14 different sports will be represented, with local sports clubs involved in organizing each discipline. More than 300 volunteers will be working at the event, and the total budget exceeds €350,000.

“The preparations for the Games already began last year,” says Juha Laukka, Competition Manager of BSG Oulu 2026 from the regional sport organization of Northern Ostrobothnia.

“In August, it is especially worth marking Saturday, the 22nd of August in your calendar, as that will be the busiest day of the Games. Spectators will have the opportunity to follow all the sports across different locations in Oulu,” Laukka continues. “This kind of multi-sport event is a welcome challenge for our organization. I believe the event will showcase the expertise of sports clubs in Oulu and reinforce the image of Oulu as an excellent place to host high-quality international sporting events,” Laukka states.

The Barents Summer Games event brings together a wide range of different sports, offering a diverse selection of both individual and team sports. The sports highlight versatility, internationality, and also include parasport disciplines. The competition programme includes a varied mix of endurance, skill, and strength-based sports, as well as ball games.

The opening ceremony will be held on Friday, the 21st of August at 8:00 PM at Rotuaari in Oulu, and the event is open to the public free of charge. All competition events are free for spectators to attend.

Planning the future, building connections and having fun along the way ✨

A week ago Young Leaders in Barents (YLIB) group gathered in Piteå to prepare for the upcoming Barents Games in Oulu and look ahead to future events. The weekend was filled with discussions, new ideas and teamwork, alongside getting to know Piteå as a future host city.

🌍 Networking across borders
💡 Sharing ideas and planning together
🤝 Strengthening connections
🎉 Enjoying time together

Moments like these show what YLIB is all about: learning, growing and building the future together.

➡ Read more from Barents Games website.

YLIB group gathered in Piteå, focus on Oulu and future Games — Barents Games The Young Leaders in Barents (YLIB) group came together in Piteå for a weekend meeting that combined planning for upcoming Barents Games, developing new ideas and simply enjoying time together in a relaxed and open atmosphere.

Barents cooperation in Oulu! 🤝

🔥 International Barents Sports Committee (BSC) and Young Leaders in Barents (YLIB) met in Oulu to plan the future of the Barents Games, share fresh ideas, and visit key venues for the upcoming event. Preparations for the BSG Oulu are moving forward as planned!

🤸‍♀️YLIB met with Young Association Actives (NYT) youth group for the first time in Oulu providing creative side event plans and hands-on venue visit to the Get Together venue of the Oulu Games
Sport connects the North – building trust, inclusion and a shared future across borders. ✨

➡️Read more from the Barents Games website

Oulu hosted Barents Sports Committee and Young Leaders in Barents — Barents Games Last weekend Oulu hosted meetings of the International Barents Sports Committee (BSC) and Young Leaders in Barents (YLIB), bringing together key actors involved in the development of the Barents Games. The meetings were held at Lapland Hotel Oulu, providing a central setting for discussions on upcom