Suomi: Ice hockey (jääkiekko) is Finland's national sport and the SM-liiga is one of Europe's strongest domestic leagues outside the NHL. Finnish bettors bet on the liiga at rates that far exceed any football competition, including the top European leagues. The World Championship (IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship, held in May) is the single highest-impact event of the Finnish betting calendar.
⚡ Peak periods: SM-liiga Finals (April), IIHF World Championship (May), Finnish national football team qualifiers.