Live Finnish Liiga TV & Broadcast Schedule

Where to Stream Finnish Liiga Live

Where to watch Finnish Liiga online: The premium networks and streaming platforms below hold the official broadcast rights to air live matches.

Liiga is the top professional ice hockey league in Finland. It's a 15-team league that runs from September through April. The league is known for producing NHL talent and playing a fast, technical style of hockey. The playoffs are underway, with teams fighting for the championship.

Top teams

Tappara is the dominant force in Finnish hockey. They've won multiple championships in recent years and have one of the best developmental systems in Europe. Ilves, their cross-town rivals from Tampere, are always competitive and have a passionate fan base. HIFK from Helsinki is the other giant — the capital club has a massive following and a history of success. Kärpät from Oulu, Lukko from Rauma, and JYP from Jyväskylä are regular playoff contenders. The league is competitive. The gap between the top and bottom has narrowed in recent years.

Format

The league has 15 teams. Each plays each other twice in the regular season. The top six teams advance directly to the quarterfinals. The teams ranked 7 through 10 play a wild-card round to fill the remaining two quarterfinal spots. The playoffs are best-of-seven series. The final is a best-of-seven for the championship. The format is designed to reward regular-season performance while giving lower-ranked teams a shot at a deep run.

Viewership

Liiga pulls over 20 million viewers annually in Finland and across the Nordic region. The playoffs draw the biggest numbers, especially the final series. The league is a cultural institution in Finland. Hockey is the number one sport. The games are sold out regularly, especially in Tampere and Helsinki. International interest comes from NHL scouts and hardcore hockey fans in North America and Europe who follow Finnish prospects.

Streaming options in Finland

MTV Katsomo is the official home of Liiga in Finland. They stream all regular season and playoff games on their premium platform. Some games are also shown on MTV's linear TV channels. There's no free-to-air coverage for the regular season. The playoffs occasionally get wider coverage. For domestic viewers, a subscription to MTV Katsomo is required to follow the league.

International streaming options

For fans outside Finland, there's no single official international broadcaster for Liiga. MTV Katsomo can sometimes be accessed abroad within the EU and EEA, but access is limited. Many international fans use a VPN to access the Finnish service. Viaplay sometimes carries select European hockey games, including Liiga, in territories like the Netherlands and Scandinavia. In the US, select games may appear on FloSports or other platforms, but coverage is not consistent. In the UK and Canada, there's no dedicated broadcast partner, so streaming apps with a VPN or online aggregators are the primary methods for watching.

Free highlights and updates

The official Liiga website provides live scores, statistics, and news. Flashscore and IceHockey24 offer real-time updates for Liiga games, including playoff results. The Liiga YouTube channel posts highlights and recaps of games.

Current season

The 2025-26 Liiga season kicked off in September 2025. The regular season wrapped up in March. The playoffs are happening now in April. Tappara are the defending champions after winning the 2024-25 title. Ilves and HIFK are strong contenders this year. The league is expected to expand to 16 or 17 teams for the 2026-27 season, with more matches on the schedule.