KTP Kotka is a professional football club based in the port city of Kotka, Finland, competing in the country's top-flight Veikkausliiga. The club, officially known as Kotkan Työväen Palloilijat, plays its home matches at the Arto Tolsa Areena, a stadium named after the club's legendary striker. Founded in 1927, the team's traditional colors are black and white. KTP has a rich and storied history in Finnish football, with its name reflecting its roots as a club for the working people of Kotka. The club's golden era came in the 1950s and 60s when they were a dominant force, winning the Finnish championship in 1951 and 1952 and securing several cup titles. That period was defined by iconic players like Arto Tolsa, whose goal-scoring prowess made him a national hero. After fluctuating between divisions for decades, KTP earned promotion back to the Veikkausliiga in 2022, marking a significant return to the top tier. The modern squad blends experienced domestic players with strategic international signings as they aim to re-establish themselves among Finland's elite. Known as "Kotkan Tähtien Palloilijat" (the Star Players of Kotka) by their passionate local fanbase, KTP embodies the gritty, resilient spirit of its industrial hometown, always fighting for every point on the pitch.