Sports
METKA encourages students to exercise not only through Zone Sports Services, but also in other ways! METKA has had two sports projects, the results of which can still be enjoyed on campuses. In addition, METKA is a member of the Finnish Student Sports Federation and trains sports tutors as part of its other tutoring activities. The equipment in the corridors is available to everyone without reservation. Reservations for other sports facilities can be made through Zone.
Zone Sports Services
You can access Zone, joint sports services of universities of applied sciences, by becoming a member of METKA. Group exercise classes, gyms, badminton shifts, sports hall reservations, and the Yogobe video library offer something for everyone and, above all, a diverse range of wellness opportunities. Sports facilities are available at four locations:
- Myllypuro (Metropolia)
- Myyrmäki (Metropolia)
- Pasila (Haaga-Helia)
- Malmi (Haaga-Helia)
You can activate your sports benefit after purchasing a METKA membership and creating an account on Zone’s website. After that, contact METKA to activate your sports benefit. You can book sports sessions with the free OnTheMove app.
How to access Zone's sports services
- Become a member of METKA!
- If you are a new Zone user, create a user account on Zone’s website by selecting “Login / Reservation calendar” at the top of the page and clicking “Login or create an account.”
- Request activation for the sports season from METKA (jasenpalvelut [at] metkaweb.fi (jasenpalvelut[at]metkaweb[dot]fi)). In the same message, you can also request an activation code for the Yogobe exercise video library. Use the same email address for communication that you used to create your Zone account.
- Download a free OnTheMove app from your app store, which you can use to book and check in for your shifts.
- Once you have done all of the above, you can log in to Zone’s website with your credentials and book both group exercise classes and sports facilities. All Zone services, including the gym, must always be booked in advance through the booking system!
- Please also familiarize yourself with Zone's terms of service.
You can also use the sports services without being a member of the student union. However, the member price for the sports season is always the most affordable, and as a member you also get many other benefits!
If you have any questions or feedback about Zone's sports services, please send an email directly to info [at] zonesports.fi (info[at]zonesports[dot]fi). If your question concerns METKA membership, you can send an email to METKA at metka [at] metkaweb.fi (metka[at]metkaweb[dot]fi).
Relaxation facilities and sports equipment on campuses
Sports equipment is also available on all four campuses. You can borrow sports equipment from the library on each campus with your library card. The selection includes e.g. Mölkky and nordic walking sticks – making it very easy to exercise on your own!
An iWall game wall was opened on Karamalmi campus in autumn 2024. The wall is located in room E570. iWall allows you to refresh your brain with a little exercise between lectures.
Arabia campus has a yoga room called Lootus. The room is located in the corner next to room AR430. The yoga room has the most common equipment for yoga and body maintenance, for example, during a study day.
Myllypuro campus also has a wellness room funded by the MyActive Campus project. The wellness room is located in MPA4007. The space is a refreshing oasis and a place to take a break, offering equipment, instructions, and a selection of soundscapes for relaxation and low-threshold body maintenance. The space is intended for students only and cannot be reserved. Please familiarize yourself with the rules for using the space.
In addition, all campuses have ping pong tables, subsoccer, office pedals, walking desks, and other equipment in various locations. Read more below!
Arabia
- Yoga space Lootus (corner next to room AR430)
- Wall bars (C3-42A1)
- Table football (AR430)
- Subsoccer
- In Soiva 4th floor, there is a wellness corner (AS410) with wall bars, gym balls, resistance bands, foam rollers, and massage balls for exercise breaks.
- Quiet space for relaxation (AR356)
Karamalmi
- Pool table (7th floor elevator lobby)
- iWall game wall (E570)
- Quiet space for relaxation (KME652)
Myllypuro
- Wall bars (A2024, A5503, B2002)
- Table football (A5503)
- Table tennis (ground floor and 3rd floor of building B)
- Walking mat (bridge between towers C and D, 3rd floor)
- Pre-prepared routes for taking a short break and refreshing outdoors. There are two routes to choose from: Quick walk (1.6 km) and Stroll in the parks (1.9 km). The map can be found here (PDF).
- A quiet space for relaxation (MPA5017)
Myyrmäki
- Pool table (C366)
- Table football (C317)
- Air hockey (C317)
- Subsoccer (C317)
- Rest room for relaxing (A2076.4)
Student Sports and wellbeing event MetroSport
Student Union METKA is once again organizing Finland's largest student sports and wellbeing event, MetroSport, at the Töölö Sports Hall on Thursday, September 11, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The purpose of the event is to promote physical activity and well-being among students, introduce students and staff to sports opportunities in the Helsinki metropolitan area, and offer students an alcohol-free alternative among student events.
MetroSport brings students and staff together to enjoy a wide range of sports and wellbeing activities. At the 25th edition of the event, visitors can try out numerous sports at the Töölö Sports Hall. There will also be participants related to mental well-being. The event is free of charge, and around 5,000 visitors are expected at the sports hall. MetroSport has been organized by students since 2001, first under the name StadiaSport and later as MetroSport.
Sports teams and Competitive Sports
You can build a team and take part in the Finnish Student Championships (FSC). The Finnish Student Championships (FSC) consist of national championship tournaments for Finnish higher education students. The FSC brings together thousands of students from Finnish universities and universities of applied sciences every year. The idea behind the FSC is to offer an enjoyable sporting format for students regardless of their skill level. The whole concept is based on the joy of sports and bringing people together to have fun!
If travelling, new countries and experiences make you tick, why not take part in the international SELL Games sports contest for students! SELL Games is a yearly sports contest for students arranged by Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. SELL Games contest is an excellent opportunity to represent Finland and Metropolia University of Applied Sciences and also to meet students from different countries. You don’t need to be a professional athlete to be able to join the relaxed atmosphere together with other students!
Currently there is one official Metropolia-based sports team: METKA HC. The team plays in FCAA (College Hockey League in Finland). It is also possible to form a new team in another sport. Ask METKA for more information!
Puhti-sports
The City of Helsinki organises free-of-charge physical activity for 16–22-year-old young people all year. The selection of different kinds of sports in Puhti sports is impressive, the activities are organised throughout the city and you do not need to sign up in advance to attend Puhti sports classes.
Puhti sports offer weekly classes throughout the season, shorter courses as well as activities during holidays. Different abilities and cultural backgrounds have been taken into account in the planning of the sports content. Puhti sports are also held in suburban regeneration areas. All 16–22-year-olds are welcome to join Puhti sports.