Finland at the 2026 Winter Olympics

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Finland at the
2026 Winter Olympics
Flag of Finland.svg
IOC code FIN
NOC Finnish Olympic Committee
Website www.olympiakomitea.fi  (in Finnish)
in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy
6 February 2026 (2026-02-06) – 22 February 2026 (2026-02-22)
Competitors78 (39 men and 39 women) in 5 sports
Medals
Gold
0
Silver
0
Bronze
0
Total
0
Winter Olympics appearances (overview)

Finland will compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, from 6 to 22 February 2026.

Contents

Competitors

The following is the list of number of competitors participating at the Games per sport/discipline.

SportMenWomenTotal
Alpine skiing 112
Biathlon 5510
Cross-country skiing 7815
Figure skating 123
Ice hockey 252348
Total393978

Alpine skiing

Finland qualified one female and one male alpine skier through the basic quota. [1]

Biathlon

Finland qualified five female and five male biathletes through the 2024–25 Biathlon World Cup score. [2] [3]

Cross-country skiing

Finland qualified one female and one male cross-country skier through the basic quota. [4] Following the completion of the 2024–25 FIS Cross-Country World Cup, Finland qualified a further seven female and six male athletes. [4]

Figure skating

In the 2025 World Figure Skating Championships in Boston, the United States, Finland secured one quota in each of the women's singles, and one quota in each of the ice dance. [5] [6]

AthleteEventSP/SDFP/FDTotal
PointsRankPointsRankPointsRank
  Women's singles
Juulia Turkkila
Matthias Versluis
Ice dance

Ice hockey

Summary

Key:

TeamEventGroup stageQualification
playoff
QuarterfinalSemifinalFinal / BM
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
RankOpposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Rank
Finland men's Men's tournament N/a
Finland women's Women's tournament N/a

Men's tournament

Finland men's national ice hockey team qualified a team of 25 players by finishing 2nd in the 2023 IIHF World Ranking. [7]

Roster

The first six players of Finland's roster were announced on 16 June 2025. [8] Aleksander Barkov was initially one of the six named to the roster on 16 June 2025, but suffered a torn ACL and MCL during training camp for the 2025–26 NHL season. He was subsequently ruled out for the following seven to nine months, including the Olympics. [9] The final roster was named on 2 January 2026. [10]

Head coach: Antti Pennanen

No.Pos.NameHeightWeightBirthdateTeam
1G Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)101 kg (223 lb) (1999-09-03)3 September 1999 (aged 26) Flag of the United States.svg Buffalo Sabres
3D Olli Määttä 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)94 kg (207 lb) (1994-08-22)22 August 1994 (aged 31) Flag of the United States.svg Utah Mammoth
4D Mikko Lehtonen 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)85 kg (187 lb) (1994-01-16)16 January 1994 (aged 32) Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg ZSC Lions
10D Henri Jokiharju 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)93 kg (205 lb) (1999-06-17)17 June 1999 (aged 26) Flag of the United States.svg Boston Bruins
15F Anton Lundell 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)89 kg (196 lb) (2001-10-03)3 October 2001 (aged 24) Flag of the United States.svg Florida Panthers
20F Sebastian Aho 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)80 kg (176 lb) (1997-07-26)26 July 1997 (aged 28) Flag of the United States.svg Carolina Hurricanes
20F Eeli Tolvanen 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)83 kg (182 lb) (1999-04-22)22 April 1999 (aged 26) Flag of the United States.svg Seattle Kraken
23D Esa Lindell 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)98 kg (217 lb) (1994-05-23)23 May 1994 (aged 31) Flag of the United States.svg Dallas Stars
24F Roope Hintz 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)98 kg (217 lb) (1996-11-17)17 November 1996 (aged 29) Flag of the United States.svg Dallas Stars
27F Eetu Luostarinen 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)87 kg (191 lb) (1998-09-02)2 September 1998 (aged 27) Flag of the United States.svg Florida Panthers
32G Kevin Lankinen 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)86 kg (190 lb) (1995-04-28)28 April 1995 (aged 30) Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Vancouver Canucks
33D Nikolas Matinpalo 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)97 kg (213 lb) (1998-10-05)5 October 1998 (aged 27) Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ottawa Senators
40F Joel Armia 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)98 kg (215 lb) (1993-05-31)31 May 1993 (aged 32) Flag of the United States.svg Los Angeles Kings
41D Miro Heiskanen 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)89 kg (197 lb) (1999-07-18)18 July 1999 (aged 26) Flag of the United States.svg Dallas Stars
55D Rasmus Ristolainen 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)94 kg (208 lb) (1994-10-27)27 October 1994 (aged 31) Flag of the United States.svg Philadelphia Flyers
56F Erik Haula 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)87 kg (191 lb) (1991-03-23)23 March 1991 (aged 34) Flag of the United States.svg Nashville Predators
62F Artturi Lehkonen 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)81 kg (179 lb) (1995-07-04)4 July 1995 (aged 30) Flag of the United States.svg Colorado Avalanche
64F Mikael Granlund 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)88 kg (193 lb) (1992-02-26)26 February 1992 (aged 33) Flag of the United States.svg Anaheim Ducks
74G Juuse Saros 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)82 kg (180 lb) (1995-04-19)19 April 1995 (aged 30) Flag of the United States.svg Nashville Predators
77D Niko Mikkola 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)93 kg (204 lb) (1996-04-27)27 April 1996 (aged 29) Flag of the United States.svg Florida Panthers
84F Kaapo Kakko 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)98 kg (215 lb) (2001-02-13)13 February 2001 (aged 24) Flag of the United States.svg Seattle Kraken
86F Teuvo Teräväinen 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)87 kg (191 lb) (1994-09-11)11 September 1994 (aged 31) Flag of the United States.svg Chicago Blackhawks
91F Oliver Kapanen 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)88 kg (194 lb) (2003-07-29)29 July 2003 (aged 22) Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Montreal Canadiens
94F Joel Kiviranta 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)84 kg (185 lb) (1996-03-23)23 March 1996 (aged 29) Flag of the United States.svg Colorado Avalanche
96F Mikko Rantanen 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)103 kg (228 lb) (1996-10-29)29 October 1996 (aged 29) Flag of the United States.svg Dallas Stars
Group play
PosTeamPldWOTWOTLLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of Finland.svg  Finland 000000000 Quarterfinals
2Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden 000000000Possible quarterfinals based on ranking
3Flag of Slovakia.svg  Slovakia 000000000 Playoffs
4Flag of Italy.svg  Italy (H)000000000
First match(es) will be played: 11 February 2026. Source: [ citation needed ]
Rules for classification: Preliminary round tiebreakers
(H) Host
11 February 2026 (2026-02-11)
16:40
v
Slovakia  Flag of Slovakia.svgvFlag of Finland.svg  Finland PalaItalia Santa Giulia, Milan

13 February 2026 (2026-02-13)
12:10
v
Finland  Flag of Finland.svgvFlag of Sweden.svg  Sweden PalaItalia Santa Giulia, Milan

14 February 2026 (2026-02-14)
16:40
v
Finland  Flag of Finland.svgvFlag of Italy.svg  Italy PalaItalia Santa Giulia, Milan

Women's tournament

Finland women's national ice hockey team qualified a team of 23 players by finishing 3rd in the 2024 IIHF World Ranking. [11]

Roster

The roster was announced on 2 January 2026. [12]

Head coach: Tero Lehterä

No.Pos.NameHeightWeightBirthdateTeam
1G Sanni Ahola 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in)81 kg (179 lb) (2000-06-03)3 June 2000 (aged 25) Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ottawa Charge
5D Siiri Yrjölä 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in)68 kg (150 lb) (2004-09-08)8 September 2004 (aged 21) Flag of the United States.svg St. Cloud State Huskies
7D Sanni Rantala 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)63 kg (139 lb) (2002-07-08)8 July 2002 (aged 23) Flag of Sweden.svg Frölunda HC
8D Elli Suoranta 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)75 kg (165 lb) (2002-06-17)17 June 2002 (aged 23) Flag of Finland.svg Ilves Tampere
9D Nelli Laitinen 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in)62 kg (137 lb) (2002-04-29)29 April 2002 (aged 23) Flag of the United States.svg Minnesota Golden Gophers
10F Elisa Holopainen 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in)63 kg (139 lb) (2001-12-27)27 December 2001 (aged 24) Flag of Sweden.svg Frölunda HC
12F Sanni Vanhanen 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)62 kg (137 lb) (2005-07-01)1 July 2005 (aged 20) Flag of the United States.svg Ohio State Buckeyes
16F Petra Nieminen 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in)70 kg (150 lb) (1999-05-04)4 May 1999 (aged 26) Flag of Sweden.svg Luleå HF
18F Jenniina Nylund 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in)63 kg (139 lb) (1999-06-18)18 June 1999 (aged 26) Flag of Sweden.svg Brynäs IF
19F Ida Kuoppala 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)78 kg (172 lb) (2000-02-17)17 February 2000 (aged 25) Flag of Sweden.svg Skellefteå AIK
22F Julia Schalin 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in)63 kg (139 lb) (2005-08-31)31 August 2005 (aged 20) Flag of the United States.svg Mercyhurst Lakers
24F Viivi Vainikka 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in)63 kg (139 lb) (2001-12-23)23 December 2001 (aged 24) Flag of Sweden.svg Brynäs IF
30G Emilia Kyrkkö 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in)70 kg (150 lb) (2004-02-24)24 February 2004 (aged 21) Flag of the United States.svg St. Cloud State Huskies
32F Emilia Vesa 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)66 kg (146 lb) (2001-01-03)3 January 2001 (aged 25) Flag of Sweden.svg Frölunda HC
33F Michelle Karvinen 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in)65 kg (143 lb) (1990-03-27)27 March 1990 (aged 35) Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Vancouver Goldeneyes
36G Anni Keisala 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)80 kg (180 lb) (1997-04-05)5 April 1997 (aged 28) Flag of Finland.svg HPK Hämeenlinna
40F Noora Tulus 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)62 kg (137 lb) (1995-08-15)15 August 1995 (aged 30) Flag of Sweden.svg Brynäs IF
77F Susanna Tapani 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)68 kg (150 lb) (1993-03-02)2 March 1993 (aged 32) Flag of the United States.svg Boston Fleet
88D Ronja Savolainen 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)76 kg (168 lb) (1997-11-29)29 November 1997 (aged 28) Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ottawa Charge
91F Julia Liikala 1.66 m (5 ft 5 in)64 kg (141 lb) (2001-03-20)20 March 2001 (aged 24) Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg HC Ambrì-Piotta
D Jenni Hiirikoski 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in)62 kg (137 lb) (1987-03-30)30 March 1987 (aged 38) Flag of Sweden.svg Luleå HF
D Sini Karjalainen 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)68 kg (150 lb) (1999-01-30)30 January 1999 (aged 27) Flag of Sweden.svg Skellefteå AIK
F Emma Nuutinen 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1996-12-07)7 December 1996 (aged 29) Flag of Finland.svg Kiekko-Espoo
Group play
PosTeamPldWOTWOTLLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 000000000 Quarterfinals
2Flag of the United States.svg  United States 000000000
3Flag of Finland.svg  Finland 000000000
4Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czech Republic 000000000
5Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland 000000000
First match(es) will be played: 5 February 2026. Source: [ citation needed ]
Rules for classification: Preliminary round tiebreakers
5 February 2026 (2026-02-05)
21:10
v
Finland  Flag of Finland.svgvFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada Fiera Milano, Milan

7 February 2026 (2026-02-07)
16:40
v
United States  Flag of the United States.svgvFlag of Finland.svg  Finland Fiera Milano, Milan

8 February 2026 (2026-02-08)
21:10
v
Czech Republic  Flag of the Czech Republic.svgvFlag of Finland.svg  Finland Fiera Milano, Milan

10 February 2026 (2026-02-10)
21:10
v
Finland  Flag of Finland.svgvFlag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg   Switzerland Fiera Milano, Milan

See also

References

  1. "Alpine Skiing quotas list for Olympic Winter Games 2026". International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS). Retrieved 28 December 2025.
  2. "World Cup Standings 2024/25". Eurosport.com. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
  3. "IBU qualifying points". International Biathlon Union . Retrieved 24 December 2024.
  4. 1 2 "Cross-Country quotas list for Olympic Winter Games 2026". International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS). Retrieved 28 December 2025.
  5. Jae-youl Kim; Colin Smith (4 April 2025). "Communication No. 2696 - ENTRIES/PARTICIPATION 2026 OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES (OWG) SINGLE & PAIR SKATING AND ICE DANCE" (pdf). International Skating Union . Retrieved 4 April 2025.
  6. "Suomi luopui jäätanssin toisesta olympiapaikasta – Oriharaa ja Piristä ei nähdä Milanossa" [Finland gave up its second Olympic spot in ice dancing – Orihara and Pirin will not be seen in Milan] (in Finnish). 3 December 2025.
  7. "2026 MEN'S OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES & QUALIFICATION" (PDF). International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). 23 October 2023. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  8. "Finland names 1st 6 players to preliminary Olympics roster". National Hockey League . 16 June 2025. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
  9. "Panthers captain Barkov out 7–9 months after ACL/MCL surgery". TSN.ca. Associated Press. 26 September 2025. Retrieved 26 September 2025.
  10. "Leijonien olympiajoukkue julki – Pennanen: "Nälkäinen joukkue, joka on valmis menestymään ja taistelemaan mitaleista"". leijonat.fi. 2 January 2026. Retrieved 2 January 2026.
  11. "Qualification System – XXV Olympic Winter Games" (PDF). Olympics.com. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
  12. "Naisleijonien olympiajoukkue valittu – Lehterä: "Meillä on mahdollisuus tehdä jotain erityistä"". Finnish Ice Hockey Association (in Finnish). 2 January 2026. Retrieved 2 January 2026.