Sports

METKA encourages students to exercise not only through MeMove Sports and Wellness 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. 

MeMove Sports and Wellness Services

As a member of METKA, you will get a MeMove Sports Pass. It includes an activation code for Yogobe video training service and the right to book self service slots at campuses according to available times. Self-service time slots include gym slots, badminton slots, and sports hall reservations.

You can also purchase a Group Exercise Pass for an additional fee. With the Group Exercise Pass, you can exercise in Myllypuro and Myyrmäki under the guidance of skilled instructors. The selection includes functional training and body care classes. The selection of classes varies by campus and semester.

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.