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Esports & Gaming in Helsinki
Esports & Gaming for kids in Helsinki
There are 4 clubs in Helsinki. Most groups run in Vallila and Oulunkylä. Groups take children from about 7 to 17, split by age and skill level.
Below is each club's own page with its age groups, contact details and location on the map. Filter the list by district if you want something close to home or school.
What it costs
Costs vary widely: school or association clubs can be nearly free or a small term fee, while commercial esports academies with coaching and equipment often charge around €50-150 a month. Exact prices are listed on each club's own page.
Districts
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Pelitalo Sture (Helsingin nuorisopalvelut)
Vallila
Pelitalo Sture (Game House Sture) is a centre of targeted gaming activities run by Helsinki Youth Services in Vallila for young people aged 15–25. The premises offer gaming computers, consoles and board games, with programming such as a GameDev Club, Gaymers' Night for gender and sexual minorities, girls' and women's game nights and board game evenings. The activity emphasises safe-space principles.
Pelikeskus Score (Helsingin nuorisopalvelut)
Oulunkylä
Pelikeskus Score is a fully esports-focused game centre in Oulunkylä maintained by Helsinki Youth Services. The premises have a total of 33 gaming computers plus a separate Click space for bootcamps and teams, and are available free of charge to youth groups and Helsinki-based associations. The programme includes open gaming nights as well as dedicated sessions for girls and for gender and sexual minorities.
Incoach
Other
Incoach specialises in esports coaching and organises gaming clubs and camps for children and youth, offering goal-oriented coaching in popular games such as Minecraft, Fortnite and CS2. Its remote after-school clubs give juniors a safe, guided gaming environment.
School of Gaming
Other
School of Gaming is a gaming school for children and young people that runs guided Minecraft clubs led by trained game educators (Gedus). Its activities include weekly clubs, holiday gaming camps, tournaments and after-school clubs at schools. The focus is on a safe gaming environment, skill-building and friendships, with zero tolerance for bullying.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does esports & gaming cost in Helsinki?
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Costs vary widely: school or association clubs can be nearly free or a small term fee, while commercial esports academies with coaching and equipment often charge around €50-150 a month. Exact prices are listed on each club's own page.
What age is esports & gaming suitable for?
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Organised esports clubs usually start from about age nine to twelve, though the real minimum depends on the age rating of the games a club uses. Groups are arranged by age and by game so children play with suitable peers and content.
Where can I find esports & gaming clubs in Helsinki?
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Clubs are spread across the city and its districts. Use the map and filters above to find the location nearest to you.