5 GOOD REASONS TO JOIN THE EUROPEAN MASTERS GAMES 2023 IN TAMPERE

1. BECAUSE EVERYBODY IS WELCOME AT THE EUROPEAN MASTERS GAMES

You don’t find any other event as diverse as the European Masters Games. Offering unlimited diversity in age, nationalities, levels, sports and abilities, our events give you that true once – in – a – lifetime experience.

2. BECAUSE THE EVENT OFFERS THE BEST COMBINATION OF SPORT, HEALTH, FUN AND TRAVEL

We all know by now a healthy lifestyle is important to maintain good physical and mental health. So, what is more fun than setting yourself some sportive goals and immerse yourself in the Masters sport community to inspire and be inspired by other like – minded people, just like you!

In Tampere you can come just as you are. Lake nature and urban city life gives you a change to enjoy the unique lifestyle and culture in Finland. Nature is always close and easily accessible – You can enjoy clean air, but also lively city life.  

3. BECAUSE IT IS THE BIGGEST MULTI – SPORT EVENT IN THE EUROPE

Our extraordinary events attract thousands of amateur and professional sports people who come to test their level in one of the sports on the program. With a vibrant master’s village and full entertainment program around the sports competitions, the event has a non-stop festive atmosphere all along the 14 days around Tampere, Finland. 

EMG2023 offers unforgettable experiences with opening ceremonies in the company of the brightest artists, additional programs from park exercise to stand-up paddle boarding and experiential additional trips to, for example, magical Lapland – and don’t forget sauna experiences near the beautiful lakes.  EMG2023 is more than sport! 

4. BECAUSE YOU’LL EXPERIENCE A CAMARADERIE AND A UNIQUE, MAGICAL ATMOSPHERE THAT IS HARD TO FIND ANYWHERE ELSE

Ask any previous participant…Being at the European Masters Games is a unique experience that brings you a feeling that is just indescribable. The concept of bringing thousands of sports lovers together from different backgrounds, ages and levels is something that will fill your heart with joy and leaves you with many memories and even more new friends, after the event has come to an end. Ready to look forward to the next one!

5. TAMPERE IS ONE OF THE BEST-KEPT SECRETS IN NORTHERN EUROPE

Surrounded by two lakes that give the city its distinctive spacious feel, Tampere is a vibrant regional capital with active cultural life and a versatile event scene. A big city by Finnish standards, Tampere still manages to feel like a small town. In the compact city centre, everything is within a convenient walking distance.

Tampere is the central city of the sixth-largest urban area in the Nordic countries after Stockholm, Copenhagen, Helsinki, Oslo and Gothenburg; it is the third-largest city in Finland and one of the most rapidly developing regions in the country. Currently there are ca. 245,000 inhabitants in Tampere and half a million inhabitants in the Tampere Region. 

Tampere is located in Southern Finland some 170 km north-west of Helsinki, capital of the country. Both domestic and international travel connections to Tampere are excellent. The city is within easy reach by air, by land and in summer, even by water. 

In EMG2023 all the venues are within 15 minutes reach from each other by car.  Also Tampere’s. Public transport in Tampere is also a versatile, easy and fast way to move from one venue to another. Public transport is included free of charge in the participation fee for the entire duration of the event in the Tampere area.