Sports
Football in Vantaa
Football for kids in Vantaa
There are 6 clubs in Vantaa, training at 24 venues between them. Most groups run in Koivukylä, Nikinmäki and Pähkinärinne. Groups take children from about 1 to 20, 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
Grassroots football is relatively affordable, with young recreational players often paying around 150-400 euros per season; competitive teams with more training, leagues and travel can reach 500-1000 euros or more per year. Each club lists its exact fees on its page.
Districts
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Koivukylän Palloseura
Koivukylä
A football club in Vantaa offering training for children and youth of all ages. Activities include family football for toddlers, a football school for beginners, and competitive team training for boys and girls.
Korson Palloilijat
Nikinmäki
Korson Palloseura (KOPSE) is a football club based in East Vantaa (Korso), offering football activities for all ages. The club organizes children's football teams, hobby clubs, and family football in Korso and the surrounding areas.
Vantaan Jalkapalloseura Ry
Pähkinärinne
Vantaan Jalkapalloseura (VJS) is a large football community in Vantaa that offers training and team play opportunities for children and youth. The club provides teams with excellent conditions for year-round training, including indoor arenas and outdoor fields. VJS organizes activities for various age groups, starting from football for the youngest (ages 3-4) and family football, up to competitive teams for teenagers.
Tikkurilan Palloseura (TiPS)
Hiekkaharju
Tikkurilan Palloseura (TiPS) is a football club founded in 1958 in eastern Vantaa, focused on the Tikkurila and Hakunila districts. It offers football from family and toddler football through junior teams, at both recreational and competitive levels across age groups, and is one of Vantaa's largest football clubs. TiPS also hosts the Tikkurila Cup junior football tournament.
Pakkalan Palloseura (PPS)
Aviapolis
Pakkalan Palloseura (PPS) is a football club founded in 2006 in the Aviapolis area of central Vantaa, with the motto 'football for everyone from babies to grandpas'. The club has around 800 players, with activities from family football and a football school (about ages 8–13) to girls' and boys' junior teams across age groups. It also offers summer camps and recreational futsal.
Itä-Hakkilan Kilpa (I-HK)
Sotunki
Itä-Hakkilan Kilpa (I-HK) is a sports club in the Itä-Hakkila district of Vantaa whose main sport is football. It offers children's and youth football from starter groups to competitive teams (e.g. U11–U19 for girls and boys) as well as summer camps. The club also has adult recreational activities such as volleyball and badminton.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does football cost in Vantaa?
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Grassroots football is relatively affordable, with young recreational players often paying around 150-400 euros per season; competitive teams with more training, leagues and travel can reach 500-1000 euros or more per year. Each club lists its exact fees on its page.
What age is football suitable for?
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Children commonly begin around four to six years old in playful football-school groups, with no experience needed. Teams are formed by birth year and, as children develop, split into recreational and more competitive levels.
Where can I find football clubs in Vantaa?
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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.