FAQ - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FAQ - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS DRIFT MASTERS AHVENISTO 2026
Tickets
What ticket types are available?
We offer 2‑day tickets for the entire event weekend. Available ticket types include Hill Area tickets for adults, children and families, grandstand tickets, VIP tickets and Golden VIP tickets.
The VIP ticket includes access to the VIP area located at the top of the Ahvenisto ridge, a reserved grandstand seat and excellent views over the entire circuit. The area has its own entrance, bars and toilet facilities. Daily catering and a separate VIP programme are also included in the ticket.
Golden VIP includes all VIP benefits plus full access to the paddock area throughout the weekend and entry to the official Afterparty on Saturday, 11 July.
Children aged 5–12 require a child ticket. Children under 5 enter free when accompanied by an adult. In grandstands, a child without their own ticket sits on the adult’s lap.
A family ticket is available for the Hill Area and includes entry for two adults and two children aged 5–12.
All tickets are valid for the whole weekend.
Yes, tickets are available online during the event as long as they are still in stock.
Yes. Ticketmaster mobile tickets are accepted at the entrance as long as the QR code is clearly readable.
Thursday 9 July in Linnanpuisto from 17:00 to 19:00, Friday 10 July in Goodman from 17:00 to 19:00, Saturday 11 July in Goodman from 8:00 to 11:00.
Yes. The tickets can be transferred to another user via Ticketmaster’s Ticket Transfer service. kautta.
Arrival and parking
Where is the event venue located?
Ahvenisto Race Circuit
Poltinahontie 47, Hämeenlinna, Finland
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Paid parking areas are located near the event site. Parking costs €10 per day and is paid upon entering the parking area (card payment only). Spaces are filled in order of arrival and cannot be reserved in advance.
Accessible parking spaces are located near the event area at Poltinahontie 11. The spaces must be reserved in advance.
Kantola Drift Camping is located approximately 5.5 km from the event area and is intended for motorhomes and caravans. The event area can be reached from the campsite by bicycle or by bus line 69 in about 20 minutes. Bus line 69 runs directly from the campsite to the event location via the city center. It is recommended to reserve a camping spot in advance.
Entry and safety
When do the gates open?
The gates open at 8:30 on both days.
Yes. Once you have exchanged your ticket for an event wristband, you may leave and return during the day. However, we recommend spending the day on site so you don’t miss any of the program or lose a good viewing spot.
All visitors entering the event area pass through a security check, which also includes a bag inspection.
Small snacks and one unopened non‑alcoholic drink may be brought to the event.
Foldable camping chairs, picnic blankets and seat pads are allowed. Umbrellas may not be brought into the event area, so we recommend bringing a raincoat instead.
The first aid point is located near the Hill Area entrance.
Yes, there are security stewards on site overseeing everyone’s comfort and safety.
No.
Area and services
All viewing areas and services can be found on the event map. You may watch the event from the grandstand indicated on your ticket. The Hill Area is a standing and picnic‑style viewing area. The seated grandstands — Track Side 1, Track Side 2, Track Side 3, King of the Hill, and the accessible grandstand — are marked on the map.
Track Side 3 is an alcohol‑serving grandstand. Track Side 1 also has a separate alcohol‑serving grandstand with its own ticket type.
The VIP area and VIP grandstand are located at the top of the Ahvenisto ridge.
Food and drink sales points are located near all grandstands. Fan merchandise sales are situated close to the main entrance, from where you can also access the paddock area with a separate ticket.
There are both. The Hill Area is a standing and picnic‑style viewing area where you may bring camping chairs or picnic blankets. There are just under 5,000 reserved seated grandstand places, and these are sold separately.
Yes. There are several large screens around the area where you can see the competition and the results.
Yes, there are plenty of WC facilities and food stalls in the area.
Yes, card payment is recommended.
Yes.
No.
You can inquire about lost items at the information desk.
Yes.
You may bring a DSLR camera without camera accessories, such as additional lenses or tripods.
Families and children
Yes. Family tickets and children's tickets are available for the Hill Area, and children's tickets are also offered for selected seated stands. Children are well catered for in the area, including in the food and beverage selection.
Yes. The area is accessible with a stroller, but the terrain at Ahvenisto is steep and uneven in places.
Accessibility
Esteettömät pysäköintipaikat järjestetään erikseen ja ne tulee varata etukäteen.
Certain areas are wheelchair accessible. An accessible viewing area is located next to the Track Side 2 grandstand. However, the terrain is steep and uneven in places.
Yes. Accessible restrooms are located near the Track Side 2 grandstand.
Yes. An accessible viewing area is located next to the Track Side 2 grandstand. Access is permitted only with a ticket for the accessible viewing area.
Yes. Service animals with appropriate documentation are permitted.
Yes, admission for an assistant must be applied for separately from Ticketmaster customer service.
Pets
No, though guide dogs are an exception.
No, but the guide dog must be leashed and under the owner's control.
Fan experience
Yes, with a separate paddock ticket at the times announced by the event organizers.
Yes. A pre-event will be held in Linnanpuisto on Thursday, July 9, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., where you can meet the drivers. The event is free of charge.
Yes. Official merchandise sales points are located at the entrance and in the event's expo area, which is accessible to everyone.
Weather and equipment
Weather-appropriate clothing, earplugs, and comfortable shoes.
No, all the stands are outdoors and uncovered.
Alcohol and smoking
No.
Smoking is permitted only in designated smoking areas.
General
Yes.
If the event is cancelled, the ticket price will be refunded, excluding the processing fee. If the date changes, tickets remain automatically valid for the new date.
