Finnish Hockey League - Liiga

Finnish Hockey League, also known as Liiga, is a privately owned entity headquartered in Finland. Founded in 1975, the organization, which is owned by its 15 teams located in 14 major cities across Finland, reported $6.7 million in revenue as of 2023 and operates with approximately 50 employees. Functioning as Finland's only fully professional sports series, Liiga facilitates a season that runs from mid-September to April, attracting between 2.2 and 2.4 million spectators to arenas annually. The league itself engages approximately 750 full-time professionals across its teams and is recognized as the most watched sport league in Finland. Liiga also extends its reach through its own digital and social media channels, engaging over 3 million people monthly.