Kuninkuusravit – The Royal Races in Finland
Kuninkuusravit is an exceptional folk festival centered on Finland’s national horse breed, the Finnhorse! In 2026 Kuninkuusravit is held on July 31 – August 2 at Teivo race track in Tampere.
Kuninkuusravit – What’s it all about?
Kuninkuusravit (The Royal Races) is Finland’s largest harness racing event and one of the country’s biggest public events, drawing up to 50,000 spectators each summer. Kuninkuusravit is an exceptional folk festival centered on Finland’s national horse breed, the Finnhorse.
In its current form the event consists of three racing days, in which Saturday and Sunday are the arena for the main racing events.
In the main race, mares compete for the title of Ravikuningatar (Trotting Queen), and stallions for the Ravikuningas (Trotting King) title. The participants are selected from Finland’s top Finnhorse racers, and taking part in the main competition is a lifelong dream for many harness racing enthusiasts.
The titles are decided over three races held across two days: a 2100 meter race on Saturday, and 1609 and 3100 meter races on Sunday. The horse with the best combined time across all races wins the overall competition.
The first Kuninkuusravit took place already in 1924, making it Finland’s most recognized and beloved harness racing event.
Kuninkuusravit is above all an experiential racing festival – a place for unforgettable moments with friends, impressive Finnhorses, top-notch racing, and exciting activities. It’s a time to relax and enjoy good company, food, and drinks, both during the races and at the evening festivities that cap off the event.
Feel the spirit of Kuninkuusravit
Friday 31 July
– Evening races with Ideapark Bläk Boks Tammakriterium and Legendat Race
– Young Horse Auction at the racecourse
– Evening party at Teivo
Saturday 1 August
– First heats of the King and Queen competitions
– Pikkukunkku & Pikkuprinsessa races
– Finnhorse Monté Finnish Championship
– Opening parade
– Evening concert at Tammela Stadium (Manserock)
Sunday 2 August
– Pikkukunkku & Pikkuprinssi races
– Finals of the King and Queen competitions
– Coronation of the new trotting royalty
Gates & Opening Times
– Friday: open at 13:00
– Saturday: open at 10:00
– Sunday: open at 10:00
Evening Parties
Friday – at Teivo Racecourse
After Friday’s races, the celebrations continue with an evening party. Anssi Kela and Teleks will be performing.
Saturday – at Tammela Stadium (Manserock)
The Kuninkuusravit Pass also serves as entry to the Manserock concert at Tammela Stadium.
On stage: “Kaikkien aikojen Manserock” orchestra with soloists Martti Syrjä, Mikko Alatalo, Heikki Hela, Noora Louhimo, Jenni Mustajärvi, Pauli Hanhiniemi, Toni Lähteenmäki and Kalle Ruusukallio.
The evening will be opened by NEGATIVE, returning to the stage after 13 years.
Tickets are available via lippu.fi.
All advance tickets also serve as a travel ticket on Nysse buses and trams, as well as on VR trains (Eco class) within the Nysse area during the event days.
How to use your ticket for travel:
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Show the QR code at the card reader when boarding a Nysse bus or tram.
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On trains: validate your ticket at the platform reader before boarding and present it during ticket inspection.
Kuninkuusravit Pass (3 days) – €149
- Admission to the races for the entire weekend (Fri–Sun)
- Admission to Friday and Saturday evening events
- Nysse ticket for three days
3-Day Ticket – €109
- Admission to the races for the entire weekend
- Admission to Friday evening programme
- Nysse ticket for three days
Day Tickets
Friday 31 July 2026 – €29
Includes admission to the races and Friday evening event + Nysse ticket
Saturday 1 August 2026 – €49
Includes admission to the races + Nysse ticket
Sunday 2 August 2026 – €53
Includes admission to the races + Nysse ticket
Evening Events
Friday Evening Event 31 July 2026 – €25
Please note! Entry from 6:30 PM onwards. Includes evening programme + Nysse ticket.
Saturday Evening Event 1 August 2026 – Tammela Stadium
Manserock at Tammela Stadium is included in the Kuninkuusravit Pass. Kuninkuusravit is not responsible for the arrangements of the Manserock event and does not sell other tickets to the event. More information about the event and tickets is available at tammelanstadion.fi.
Children & Youth (12–17 years)
Youth Ticket 12–17 years (Fri) — €20
(Includes Friday evening programme + Nysse ticket)
Youth Ticket 12–17 years (Sat) — €17
(Includes Nysse ticket)
Youth Ticket 12–17 years (Sun) — €17
(Includes Nysse ticket)
Children under 12 years enter free throughout the weekend when accompanied by a paying adult. Age must be verified if required. Nysse ticket must be purchased separately on public transport.
VIP Tickets Paalupaikka – Day Ticket – 18+
€185 / day
Available for Friday 31 July, Saturday 1 August and Sunday 2 August.
- VIP admission on the selected day
- Private entrance & welcome drink, VIP staff and VIP cloakroom
- Private toilets and bar
- Unnumbered seating in the Paalupaikka restaurant (no table reservations)
- The VIP grandstand is not accessible
- Buffet dining + 2 drink tickets
- Friday also includes evening programme with VIP services
- Nysse ticket
Public Transport
Pre-purchased tickets are valid as travel tickets on Nysse public transport and VR Eco trains within the Nysse area.
Nearest tram stop: Hiedanranta
Nearest train station: Tesoma
See the bus lines with direct connections to Teivo below.
Ticket validity on public transport
The Nysse ticket included in day tickets is valid from 3 hours before the gates open until 11:59 PM.
Kuninkuusravit Passes and 3-day tickets are valid from Friday 31 July, 3 hours before the event begins, until Sunday 2 August at 10:00 PM.
Car & Parking
Vehicle traffic is restricted near the racecourse area. Remote parking is available at the Avant area (Soppeentie 65, Ylöjärvi).
Parking fee: €15/day or €30/3 days. Payment on site is also possible via Moovy.
A bus connection operates between the parking area and Teivo Racecourse Centre. Your event ticket also serves as a bus ticket. Please purchase your ticket in advance to use it as a travel ticket — if you buy your ticket at the gate, the bus ticket must be purchased separately on the bus.
Taxi
Instructions will be published closer to the event. Taxi Tampere serves as the event’s taxi transport partner.
Ravicamping
Camping for motorhomes and caravans is available at Ylöjärvi.
Places can be booked via lippu.fi.
Caravan Pitch with Electricity – Valo Area (31 July–3 August 2026) – €170
Valo area, Pallotie 5, Ylöjärvi
Period: Fri 31 July at 10:00 AM – Mon 3 August at 12:00 PM
Electricity will be disconnected on Sun 2 August at 6:00 PM
The caravan pitch includes charging electricity (max. 500 W).
- Water point, chemical toilet disposal point and waste bins
- Toilet and shower facilities on site, other services approximately 1 km away
- Nysse public transport from Elovainio (approx. 1 km walking distance) is included with a Kuninkuusravit event ticket
Caravan Pitch with Electricity – Elovainio Area (31 July–3 August 2026) – €170 – SOLD OUT
Elovainio area, Elotie 1, Ylöjärvi
Period: Fri 31 July at 10:00 AM – Mon 3 August at 12:00 PM
Electricity will be disconnected on Mon 3 August at 9:00 AM
The caravan pitch includes charging electricity (max. 500 W).
- Water point, chemical toilet disposal point and waste bins
- Toilet and shower facilities on site, services nearby
- Nysse public transport from Elovainio is included with a Kuninkuusravit event ticket
We primarily recommend travelling by tram to the Hiedanranta stop and continuing from there to Teivo by event bus. Buses from the city centre may be very crowded during the busiest times.
Event Bus Lines from Tampere
Line 105
Hiedanranta – Teivo – Hiedanranta
Line 106
Keskustori – Teivo – Keskustori
Event Bus Lines from Ylöjärvi
Line 107
Remote parking – Teivo – Remote parking
Event bus lines 105, 106 and 107 operate directly to Teivo without intermediate stops.
Regular Bus Lines
Line 81
Hiedanranta – Teivo – remote parking in Ylöjärvi – Hiedanranta
The line operates along its normal route and stops at all bus stops on the way.
Line 82
Caravan areas – Teivo – Tampere city centre
The line operates along its normal route and stops at all bus stops on the way.
Good to Know Before Travelling
All bus lines operate according to Nysse timetables. During the busiest times, queues for buses may occur, so we recommend allowing plenty of time for travelling in both directions.
Please note that even if a bus departs according to the timetable, not all passengers may fit on the same service.
Assistants have free entry with an assistant card, EU Disability Card, or Blind/Visually Impaired Card.
Service and guide dogs are welcome.
The VIP grandstand can only be accessed by stairs. For accessible VIP arrangements, please contact: niina.okkonen@teivo.fi.
Accessible parking spaces are available close to the racecourse.
Toilet Pass
The event accepts the Toilet Pass (“vessapassi”):
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Grants the right to go ahead in the toilet queue
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Right to use an accessible toilet or staff toilet when needed
Show the pass to staff if required.
More detailed information about accessibility will be published in spring 2026.
Some insider’s tips to a great event
👑 Remember to check all the Finnhorse yearlings sold at the Friday night auction right after the races.
👑 Do not miss the after parties on Friday and Saturday! Besides top-class trotting, Kuninkuusravit is also about having a good time with friends and new acquaintances.
👑 Taste local delicacies! The event is held in a different race track each year, so you can experience flavours from different parts of Finland each year. In Tampere, local specialities include the traditional black sausage (“mustamakkara”)
👑 On Sunday, after the final race, the King and Queen are crowned in front of the audience. The traditional ceremonies also include the drivers being lifted and tossed into the air while seated in the sulky. This ceremony is a must-see and a chance to applaud the harness racing royalty being written into history.
The event in 2026 in Tampere
In 2026 Kuninkuusravit is held on July 31 – August 2 at Teivo race track in Tampere.
Velodromintie 2
33420 Tampere
More information:
Niina Okkonen
Project Manager
niina.okkonen@teivo.fi
The Finnhorse
The Finnhorse is the national horse breed of Finland, and we proudly state that it is the best all round horse in the world.
It is capable of fulfilling all of horse needs, including horse sports and recreational usage such as harness racing and riding, as well as agricultural and forestry work.
In 2007, the breed was declared the official national horse breed of Finland.
The Finnhorse is genuine and sympathetic, and its presence is comforting. That’s why it is easy to fall in love with the Finnhorse.