The Dallas Stars are offering two fan tour options, Premium and Premium Plus Packages, to include flights, hotels, city tours, and tickets to both Dallas Stars games in Tampere, Finland. Full package details for both options can be found below.

The National Hockey League and the National Hockey League Players’ Association together with Live Nation, have selected that the 2024 NHL Global Series™ presented by Fastenal will be headlined by the Dallas Stars, Florida Panthers, Buffalo Sabres and New Jersey Devils. The Stars and Panthers will meet at Nokia Arena in Tampere, Finland, on Friday, Nov. 1 and Saturday, Nov. 2. The 2024 NHL Global Series presented by Fastenal will be the first experience for the Stars playing regular-season games outside North America, becoming the 27th franchise to play in such games. To read more about the global series, you can find the full press release on the announcement here.

Premium Tour Package

From October 28th to November 4th, 2024 experience the sites and sounds of Helsinki, Finland, before watching your Dallas Stars take on the Florida Panthers in Tampere.

Booking Process

This tour only requires a $1000.00 deposit per person that can be canceled free of charge up until July 1, 2024. Name changes (substitute traveler) will be permitted FREE of charge until 30 days prior to departure. The final balance is due August 25, 2024. Victory Travel’s Terms and Conditions are available for your review during the booking process.

Victory Travel recommends all fans consider adding travel insurance. Customers will need to make their own travel insurance arrangements. During the Fan Tour booking process, the opportunity to add travel insurance will be offered to American residents via a third-party travel insurance provider Travelex https://www.travelexinsurance.com/. Note the "Travel Select Plan" offered through Travelex is the only travel insurance plan that allows a "Cancel For Any Reason" upgrade to the plan (NOTE: We fully recommend travel insurance). This upgrade lets you cancel for any reason --whatever it may be -- up to 48 hours prior to your scheduled departure date and provides reimbursement up to 50% of your insured trip costs.

The Dallas Stars Official Global Tour Packages are booked through a travel agency known as Victory Travel. For any questions prior to booking this Official Dallas Stars Global Series Fan Tour (Premium) to Finland, please contact James Hanlon at [email protected].

Group Flight Options

October 28th:
AY0020 Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) 4:50 PM to Helsinki (HEL) 10:45 AM +1

November 4th:
AY 0019 Helsinki (HEL) 12:25 PM to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) 3:10 PM

Once all 50 group flights are sold, additional flights will be based on current pricing and availability at the time of booking so tour pricing could then increase. Upgrades to business class or premium economy need to be booked and priced individually and are not part of the group contract with the airline.

Itinerary

Date
Event
Description
Day 1: Monday, Oct. 28
Flight
Depart Dallas for Helsinki, Finland 
Day 2: Tuesday, Oct. 29
Helsinki 
Arrival in Helsinki, transfer to hotel, free night
Day 3: Wednesday, Oct. 30
Helsinki  
City of Helsinki tour with official guide, group dinner
Day 4: Thursday, Oct. 31
Helsinki  
Free day on your own or extra time for add-on tours
Day 5: Friday, Nov. 1
Tampere  
Transfer bus to downtown Tampere, Dallas Stars Game 1
Day 6: Saturday, Nov. 2
Tampere
Stars pregame skate, afternoon in Tampere, Stars Game 2
Day 7: Sunday, Nov. 3
Tampere 
Free day in Tampere or optional sauna excursion
Day 8: Monday, Nov. 4
Flight
Leave Tampere for Helsinki Airport for flight to Dallas

What's Included

  • Economy Flights
  • Ground Transportation
  • 3-Nights Helsinki Hotel
  • 3-Night Tampere Hotel
  • Dallas Stars Game Tickets
  • Breakfast Daily
  • City Tour of Helsinki
  • Exclusive Stars VIP Meet and Greet
  • Final Group Dinner
  • Local Coordinators
  • Dallas Stars Tour Gift

What's Not Included

  • Travel Insurance
  • Meals not shown above
  • Extra Baggage Costs
  • Hotel Incidentals

Add-on Tours (Optional)

Suomenlinna Sea Fortress and Sauna Half Day Tour (Helsinki):

Situated on a group of islands off of Helsinki, Suomenlinna was built during the Swedish era as a maritime fortress and a base for the Archipelago Fleet. Work on the fortress began in 1748. Here is rough sample itinerary:

09.30 Bus transfer from the hotel by bus
10.00 Ferry departure from Kauppatori
10.20 Arrival to Suomenlinna, 1 hour guided tour + 40 minutes free time
12.00 Ferry departure back to Kauppatori
12.20 Bus transfer from Kauppatori to Sauna Centre
12.45 Sauna experience for max. 2 hours
15.00 Bus transfer back to hotel

Includes bus, private charter boat, English guide and sauna ticket. (If you do not want to enjoy the sauna experience, we will substitute with food and/or beverage)

Finnish Food Tour: Your tour will start in front of the Old Market Hall (Vanha kauppahalli), where you will receive a great overview about the local cuisine. You can sense the aromas of cured salmon, local cheese and smoked reindeer among others. After that your guide will share with you some local tips at the Market Square (Kauppatori). On this approximately two-hour tour, we will stroll the most beautiful streets of Helsinki center like Esplanadi and Bulevardi, pass through the Design District Helsinki as well as the idyllic art nouveau neighborhood of Punavuori to finish the tour at the Hietalahti Market Hall. While there you can enjoy an after-tour lunch or go shopping for organic and local food delicacies. On the way you will get a taste of local specialties from selected specialty stores where you will have the chance to sample local fish, reindeer, salmiakki (Finnish salt liquorice), chocolate, cheese, fresh bread and healthy treats with good vitamins. At all the stops you will have time for food souvenir shopping. Food Tour stops may change from above.

Available Packages

  1. Triple room per person: price per person with 2 adults and Child in a room. There are limited amounts of triple rooms available. 3rd bed can be a pullout sofa or a rollaway bed. NOT recommended for 3 adults - $3,999
  2. Double room per person: price per person with 2 people sharing a room. Most Double rooms have two twin beds or one double bed (two twins together). There are no rooms with two Queens or two Kings like in North America - $4,299
  3. Single room per person: Price per person for a room to yourself for the entire tour - $4,799

Available Options

  1. Suomenlinna and Sauna Tour $75
  2. Finnish Food Tour $50

Helpful Information

2024 NHL GLOBAL SERIES FAQ-TAMPERE:

Your Official Finland Travel Guide (visitfinland.com)

Welcome to the front row of experiences - Nokia Arena

Premium Plus Package

From October 24, 2024 to November 4, 2024 enjoy the sites and sounds of Stockholm, Sweden, and Helsinki, Finland, all before watching your Dallas Stars take on the Florida Panthers in Tampere, Finland.

Booking Process

This tour only requires a $1000.00 deposit per person that can be canceled free of charge up until July 1, 2024. Name changes (substitute traveler) will be permitted FREE of charge until 30 days prior to departure. The final balance is due August 25, 2024. Victory Travel’s Terms and Conditions are available for your review during the booking process.

Victory Travel recommends all fans consider adding travel insurance. Customers will need to make their own travel insurance arrangements. During the Fan Tour booking process, the opportunity to add travel insurance will be offered to American residents via a third-party travel insurance provider Travelex https://www.travelexinsurance.com/. Note the "Travel Select Plan" offered through Travelex is the only travel insurance plan that allows a "Cancel For Any Reason" upgrade to the plan (NOTE: We fully recommend travel insurance). This upgrade lets you cancel for any reason --whatever it may be -- up to 48 hours prior to your scheduled departure date and provides reimbursement up to 50% of your insured trip costs.

The Dallas Stars Official Global Tour Packages are booked through a travel agency known as Victory Travel. For any questions prior to booking this Official Dallas Stars Global Series Fan Tour (Premium Plus) to Sweden & Finland, please contact James Hanlon at [email protected].

Group Flight Options

October 24th:
AY0020 Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) 4:50 PM to Helsinki (HEL) 10:45 AM +1

October 25th:AY 0807 Helsinki (HEL) 12:50 PM to Stockholm (ARN) 12:50 PM (1 hour time difference)

November 4th:
AY 0019 Helsinki (HEL) 12:25 PM to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) 3:10 PM

Once all 75 group flights are sold, additional flights will be based on current pricing and availability at the time of booking so tour pricing could then increase. Upgrades to business class or premium economy need to be booked individually and are not part of the group contract with the airline.

Itinerary

Date
Event
Description
Day 1: Thursday, Oct. 24
Flight
Depart Dallas for Stockholm, Sweden
Day 2: Friday, Oct. 25
Stockholm
Sight seeing and lunch at Old Town
Day 3: Saturday, Oct. 26
Stockholm  
2.5 city tour, City Hall, Ice Bar, dinner at Old Town
Day 4: Sunday, Oct. 27
Stockholm
Explore Stockholm at your own pace
Day 5: Monday, Oct. 28
Night at Sea  
Final sight seeing, depart for Sija Line dock
Day 6: Tuesday, Oct. 29
Helsinki
Breakfast on cruise, city tour of Helsinki
Day 7: Wednesday, Oct. 30
Helsinki 
Free morning, optional excursions, group dinner
Day 8: Thursday, Oct. 31
Helsinki 
Open day for your own sight seeing and exploration
Day 9: Friday, Nov. 1
Tampere
Bus for Tampere, check out downtown, Stars Game 1
Day 10: Saturday, Nov. 2
Tampere
Stars pregame skate, Stars event, Stars Game 2
Day 11: Sunday, Nov. 3
Tampere
Free day for Tampere, optional excursions 
Day 12: Monday, Nov. 4
Flight
Depart Helsinki Airport for Dallas

What's Included

  • Economy Flights
  • 3-Nights Stockholm Hotel
  • 1-Night Cruise
  • 3-Nights Helsinki Hotel
  • 3-Nights Tampere Hotel
  • Ground Transportation
  • Breakfast Daily
  • 3-Course Dinner
  • Buffet Dinner
  • Dallas Stars Game Tickets
  • City Tour of Stockholm
  • City Tour of Helsinki
  • Exclusive Stars VIP Meet and Greet
  • Final Group Dinner
  • Local Coordinators
  • Dallas Stars Tour Gift

What's Not Included

  • Travel Insurance
  • Meals not shown above
  • Extra Baggage Costs
  • Hotel Incidentals

Add-on Tours (Optional)

Vasa Museum (Stockholm): The Vasa ship capsized and sank in Stockholm in 1628. After 333 years on the seabed the mighty warship was salvaged so the voyage could continue. Today Vasa is the world's best preserved 17th century ship and the most visited museum in Scandinavia. It is one of the main tourist attractions in Stockholm. The entry ticket also includes a guided tour in English and we include bus transportation to and from the hotel.

ABBA Museum (Stockholm): This ticket includes entry to the museum plus the additional cinema pass. The Cinema is located inside the exhibition. The cinema ticket also includes a visit to the newly opened Mamma Mia! exhibit, behind The Movie Magic, right before the movie starts. This is a Sing Along version and one of the staff will sing along with you. We also include bus transportation to and from the hotel.

Ice Bar (Stockholm): The entry fee includes a cocktail served in a glass made of ice. Non-alcoholic alternatives are always available. Great photo opportunities. Limited spots available. We also include bus transportation to and from the hotel.

Stockholm Food Tour (Stockholm): This guided walk will give you a fantastic opportunity to explore some of Sweden's best food. You will taste delicious food samples at specially selected locations while learning about the food, history and culture. This tour will take place at Södermalm. The old working class neighborhood that has turned bohemian chic, packed with vibrant new restaurants. There will be 5-7 different taste stops on the tour. Together the samples add up to a perfect early dinner or late lunch. Limited space available. Food Stops could vary from above. We also include bus transportation to and from the hotel.

Suomenlinna Sea Fortress and Sauna Half Day Tour (Helsinki):

Situated on a group of islands off of Helsinki, Suomenlinna was built during the Swedish era as a maritime fortress and a base for the Archipelago Fleet. Work on the fortress began in 1748. Here is Rough Sample Itinerary:

09.30 Bus transfer from the hotel by bus
10.00 Ferry departure from Kauppatori
10.20 Arrival to Suomenlinna, 1 hour guided tour + 40 minutes free time\
12.00 Ferry departure back to Kauppatori\
12.20 Bus transfer from Kauppatori to Sauna Centre
12.45 Sauna experience for max. 2 hours
15.00 Bus transfer back to hotel

Includes Bus, Private Charter Boat, English Guide and sauna ticket. (If you do not want to enjoy the Sauna Experience, we will substitute with Food and/or Beverage)

Finnish Food Tour (Helsinki): Your tour will start in front of the Old Market Hall (Vanha kauppahalli), where you will receive a great overview about the local cuisine. You can sense the aromas of cured salmon, local cheese and smoked reindeer among others. After that your guide will share with you some local tips at the Market Square (Kauppatori). On this approximately two-hour tour, we will stroll the most beautiful streets of Helsinki center like Esplanadi and Bulevardi, pass through the Design District Helsinki as well as the idyllic art nouveau neighborhood of Punavuori to finish the tour at the Hietalahti Market Hall. While there you can enjoy an after-tour lunch or go shopping for organic and local food delicacies. On the way you will get a taste of local specialties from selected specialty stores where you will have the chance to sample local fish, reindeer, salmiakki (Finnish salt liquorice), chocolate, cheese, fresh bread and healthy treats with good vitamins. At all the stops you will have time for food souvenir shopping. Limited space available. Food Stops could vary from above.

Available Packages

  1. Triple room per person: price per person with 2 adults and a Child in a room. There are limited amounts of triple rooms available. 3rd bed can be a pullout sofa or a rollaway bed. NOT recommended for 3 adults - $4,499
  2. Double room per person: price per person with two people sharing a room. Most double rooms have two twin beds or one double (two twins together). There are no rooms with two Queens or two Kings like in North America - $4,899
  3. Single room per person: price per person for a room to yourself for the entire tour - $5,899

Available Options

  1. Vasa Museum $30
  2. ABBA Museum $30
  3. Ice Bar $30
  4. Stockholm Food Tour $100
  5. Suomenlinna & Sauna Tour $75
  6. Finnish Food Tour $50

Helpful Information

2024 NHL GLOBAL SERIES FAQ-TAMPERE:

Your Official Finland Travel Guide (visitfinland.com)

Welcome to the front row of experiences - Nokia Arena

Sweden Tourism and Travel Information | Visit Sweden