The Official Fan Zone is located nearby of the Tampere railway station and Nokia Arena. This meeting place for hockey fans is for everyone and is accessible.

The area is open throughout the games from 12 to 28 May, except for the intermediate days of the games on 24 and 26 May.

Opening hours:

• Days of two games: from 14:00 to 01:00 / 2:00 pm – 1:00 am
• Days of three games: from 11:00 to 01:00 / 11.00 am – 1:00 am

Please note that the Official Fan Zone changes to age limit 18 every day at 20:00 / 8.00 pm

• Alcohol sales end at 24:00 / 12.00 am

In the Official Fan Zone, you can watch the games, visit the booths of the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship sponsors and partners, and enjoy good music and other entertainment. The main tent in the area has its own DJ and We live the game party band with changing artists.

During the game days, there will be a pre-game program, quizzes, legend visits, and of course, the mascot of the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship, Spiky, will also visit the Fan Zone.

The Official Fan Zone is hosted by Sami Hintsanen and Tatu Rouvali.