Lapua is a vibrant and growing city known for its energy, high-quality services, diverse culture, and pleasant surroundings. One of its highlights is the renowned Simpsiö Ski Resort, which also offers a wide range of activities outside the skiing season.
The city provides excellent opportunities for both sports and cultural activities and hosts numerous events throughout the year. Today, more than 14,000 residents enjoy life in our wonderful city.
For more information about Lapua, please visit the official Lapua website, check out Visit Lapua, or explore the Lapua brochure, available in English and German.
Kobrat Lapua, originally founded as LaKoPo, was renamed in 2000. From 2000 to 2003, the team competed in Finland’s II Division. At the end of 2003, led by J‑P Nieminen and Miikka Sopanen, Kobrat Lapua earned promotion to the I Division.
During their nine seasons in the I Division, the team consistently performed at a high level, finishing in the top five six times. Between 2009 and 2012, Kobrat Lapua repeatedly qualified for the top league but narrowly missed winning the finals. In 2012, the Finnish Basketball Association promoted the club to the top league (Korisliiga), recognizing its strong potential.
Over the following seven years, the organization continued to develop its professionalism and operating environment. In 2017, the team officially adopted the name “Kobrat” and reached the playoffs for the first time, repeating this achievement in 2021 and 2024.
In the current season (2025–2026), Ville Turja continues as head coach, and the team has built a strong and positive working atmosphere. Despite this, it appears that next season Kobrat will compete in the I Division after 13 consecutive seasons in Korisliiga. For more information about the team, please click “joukkue” on the front page or follow the provided link.
This season, Fanseat offers international viewers the opportunity to watch all games online using Keemotion technology. For domestic audiences, games are also available on Ruutu+.
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