From March 25–29, the city of Umeå will host SM-veckan, one of the biggest sporting events of the year in Sweden. At venues in and around central Umeå, some of the country’s most talented athletes will compete in more than twenty different sports. The entire week will be broadcast live on SVT. Welcome to this celebration of sport!
Download the SM-veckan app to stay updated with guides to the venues, events, sports and results.
An action-packed week of competition awaits, with no fewer than 23 Swedish Championships being held across seven different venues in Umeå! New for this year is Snow Bike - similar to alpine skiing, but on a bike, which will take place at Bräntberget. Check out more sports and daily schedules below!
During the opening ceremony, we celebrate Västerbotten’s own stars Linn Svahn, Sandra Näslund and Jonna Sundling – with the latter also attending in person.
Read more about the opening ceremony.
Umeå Energi Arena is the natural meeting place for both sports enthusiasts and curious visitors. Expect food trucks, churros and a great atmosphere from morning to evening. Try your luck in various competitions, sing along in car karaoke or give one of the Swedish Championship sports a go. Don’t miss the chance to pick up this year’s SM Week merchandise and the official beanies – perfect keepsakes from the celebration of sport.
Opening hours
Wednesday: 11:00–19:00
Thursday: 11:00–20:00
Friday: 11:00–19:00
Saturday: 11:00–19:00
Sunday: 11:00–16:00
At Umeå Energi Arena, you can try a range of sports – regardless of age or previous experience. Explore everything from well-established disciplines to new additions to the programme. Instructors and athletes are on site to guide and inspire. Take part at your own pace, on your own or together with family and friends. Everyone is welcome.
Opening hours
Wednesday: 10:00–18:00
Thursday: 10:00–15:00
Friday: 10:00–15:00
Saturday: 10:00–17:00
Sunday: 10:00–15:00
During the competition days, the museum building will have extended opening hours. Discover engaging exhibitions and visit the cosy café, serving both hot and cold lunch options as well as delicious fika. You can also bring your meal as takeaway to enjoy by the ski competitions. Recharge and experience the events on site. See the full programme. See the full programme.
Tuesday 24 March: 10:00–17:00
Wednesday 25 March – Saturday 28 March: 10:00–18:00
Sunday 29 March: 10:00–17:00
Egilhallen
Saturday 28 March – Sunday 29 March: 11:00–16:00
During SM Week, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy great food and drink. Sävargården serves lunch and fika in its restaurant. Västerbotten Museum’s café is open as usual, offering a wide range of hot and cold options. A visit to Tráhppie is also well worth it – here you’ll find Sámi handicrafts, silver, books, reindeer meat, and locally produced fika.
Sävargården
Wednesday–Friday: 14:00–18:00
Saturday: 12:00–18:00
Sunday: 12:00–15:00
Tráhppie
25 March: 11:00–17:00 (craft gathering 17:30–19:00)
26 March: 11:00–19:00
27 March: 11:00–16:00
28 March: 11:00–19:00
Local female creators offer unique, locally made and sustainable crafts. The market is open daily throughout SM Week.
Wednesday–Friday: 14:00–19:00
Saturday: 11:00–19:00
Sunday: 11:00–16:00
Did you know that with the official SM hat, you can travel free of charge on local buses between the venues? We’ve gathered some of the most frequently asked questions about SM-veckan in an FAQ.
