Athens is gearing up for a packed 10 days of sport, with major football and basketball clashes, European competition and several mass running events taking place across the capital and wider Attica region.
From the highly anticipated Olympiacos and Panathinaikos derby to EuroLeague battles involving Greece’s biggest basketball clubs, there is plenty on the sporting calendar between October 8 and 18.
Here are the major events to look out for.
October 8: Panathinaikos vs Fenerbahçe
Sport: Basketball, EuroLeague
Time: 9:15pm
Venue: Telekom Center Athens, Marousi
Panathinaikos AKTOR host Turkish powerhouse Fenerbahçe in one of the standout fixtures of the fourth round of the EuroLeague.
Tickets are on sale, with prices depending on the selected section of the arena.
October 9: Olympiacos vs Anadolu Efes
Sport: Basketball, EuroLeague
Time: 9:15pm
Venue: SUNEL Arena, Ano Liosia
Olympiacos return to EuroLeague action at home against Anadolu Efes.
Tickets vary by section, while certain ticket purchases require an Olympiacos fan card. Spectators must also use the Gov.gr Wallet system for entry.
October 11: Olympiacos vs Panathinaikos
Sport: Football, Stoiximan Super League
Time: 9pm
Venue: Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Piraeus
The biggest football fixture of the period arrives on October 11 when Olympiacos host Panathinaikos in the Athens derby.
The match is expected to draw a huge crowd as the two Greek giants meet in one of the country’s most intense sporting rivalries.
Tickets range from €25 to €60, with VIP options priced at €175 and VVIP tickets at €225.
Entry requires a ticket and Gov.gr Wallet.
October 11: Penteli Home Race
Sport: Trail running, family running and sports festival
Location: Penteli
The Penteli Home Race combines competitive running with a family-focused sports and entertainment programme.
The 12.5km race begins at 8:30am and costs €18, while the 5km race starts at 8:50am for €12.
A 2km walk begins at 9:30am and is free, while a 600m children’s race starts at 10:30am, also free.
A family programme featuring music, sport and activities for children follows the races from midday.
October 11: Oropos Seaside Race
Location: Skala Oropou Port
Runners can also head north of Athens for the Oropos Seaside Race, with events including a half marathon, 10km, 5km and children’s races.
The programme begins at 9am, with the routes following the coastline of the South Euboean Gulf.
Participation is free, although advance registration was required.
October 15: Panathinaikos vs Borac Banja Luka
Sport: Football, UEFA Conference League
Time: 7:45pm
Venue: Olympic Stadium of Athens, OAKA
Panathinaikos continue their European campaign when they face Borac Banja Luka at OAKA.
Tickets start at €15, with prices rising to €70 depending on the section. VIP tickets are also available.
October 16: Panathinaikos AKTOR vs Hapoel Tel Aviv
Sport: Basketball, EuroLeague
Time: 9:15pm
Venue: Telekom Center Athens
Panathinaikos AKTOR face Hapoel Tel Aviv in another EuroLeague home fixture.
Tickets are available, with prices depending on the selected section.
October 17: Kallithea Night Run
Location: Tzitzifies Square, Kallithea
Athens will also host a major evening running event on October 17.
The Kallithea Night Run features 2.5km, 5km and 10km races, beginning from Tzitzifies Square.
The 2.5km race starts at 7:20pm, followed by the 10km at 8pm and the 5km at 9:30pm.
Registration is open until October 10, with no registrations available immediately before the races.
October 17: AEK vs Mykonos
Sport: Basketball, Stoiximan GBL
Time: 3pm
Venue: SUNEL Arena, Ano Liosia
AEK face Mykonos in domestic basketball action on October 17.
The game tips off at 3pm, with ticket prices depending on the selected section.
October 18: Panathinaikos vs Asteras Tripolis
Sport: Football, Stoiximan Super League
Time: 5:30pm
Venue: Olympic Stadium of Athens, OAKA
The 10-day sporting calendar concludes with Panathinaikos hosting Asteras Tripolis.
Tickets start at €15, with prices ranging through several categories up to €60, while VIP tickets are available for €155.
Panathinaikos is also offering combined tickets covering both the Borac Banja Luka and Asteras Tripolis matches, starting from €26.
A packed sporting calendar in Athens
With top-level football, EuroLeague basketball and mass participation running events spread across Athens and Attica, the period from October 8 to 18 offers something for both passionate supporters and casual sports fans.
Anyone attending a match should check the latest ticketing information and entry requirements before travelling, particularly the Gov.gr Wallet and identification requirements for football fixtures.
Schedules, ticket availability and entry rules can change.
