{"id":23106,"date":"2026-10-07T20:09:59","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T20:09:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in-greece.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/07\/football-basketball-running-october-8-to-18-greek-city-times\/"},"modified":"2026-10-07T20:09:59","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T20:09:59","slug":"football-basketball-running-october-8-to-18-greek-city-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/in-greece.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/07\/football-basketball-running-october-8-to-18-greek-city-times\/","title":{"rendered":"Football, Basketball &#038; Running October 8 to 18 \u2013 Greek City Times"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-first=\"S\">\n<h3 id=\"h-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\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">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.<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the highly anticipated Olympiacos and Panathinaikos derby to EuroLeague battles involving Greece\u2019s biggest basketball clubs, there is plenty on the sporting calendar between <strong>October 8 and 18<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are the major events to look out for.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-october-8-panathinaikos-vs-fenerbahce\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">October 8: Panathinaikos vs Fenerbah\u00e7e<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sport:<\/strong> Basketball, EuroLeague<br \/><strong>Time:<\/strong> 9:15pm<br \/><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Telekom Center Athens, Marousi<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Panathinaikos AKTOR host Turkish powerhouse Fenerbah\u00e7e in one of the standout fixtures of the fourth round of the EuroLeague.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tickets are on sale, with prices depending on the selected section of the arena.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-october-9-olympiacos-vs-anadolu-efes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">October 9: Olympiacos vs Anadolu Efes<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sport:<\/strong> Basketball, EuroLeague<br \/><strong>Time:<\/strong> 9:15pm<br \/><strong>Venue:<\/strong> SUNEL Arena, Ano Liosia<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Olympiacos return to EuroLeague action at home against Anadolu Efes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tickets vary by section, while certain ticket purchases require an Olympiacos fan card. Spectators must also use the Gov.gr Wallet system for entry.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-october-11-olympiacos-vs-panathinaikos\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">October 11: Olympiacos vs Panathinaikos<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sport:<\/strong> Football, Stoiximan Super League<br \/><strong>Time:<\/strong> 9pm<br \/><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Piraeus<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The biggest football fixture of the period arrives on October 11 when Olympiacos host Panathinaikos in the Athens derby.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The match is expected to draw a huge crowd as the two Greek giants meet in one of the country\u2019s most intense sporting rivalries.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tickets range from <strong>\u20ac25 to \u20ac60<\/strong>, with VIP options priced at \u20ac175 and VVIP tickets at \u20ac225.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Entry requires a ticket and Gov.gr Wallet.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-october-11-penteli-home-race\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">October 11: Penteli Home Race<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sport:<\/strong> Trail running, family running and sports festival<br \/><strong>Location:<\/strong> Penteli<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Penteli Home Race combines competitive running with a family-focused sports and entertainment programme.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>12.5km race<\/strong> begins at 8:30am and costs \u20ac18, while the <strong>5km race<\/strong> starts at 8:50am for \u20ac12.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>2km walk<\/strong> begins at 9:30am and is free, while a <strong>600m children\u2019s race<\/strong> starts at 10:30am, also free.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A family programme featuring music, sport and activities for children follows the races from midday.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-october-11-oropos-seaside-race\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">October 11: Oropos Seaside Race<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> Skala Oropou Port<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Runners can also head north of Athens for the Oropos Seaside Race, with events including a <strong>half marathon, 10km, 5km and children\u2019s races<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The programme begins at 9am, with the routes following the coastline of the South Euboean Gulf.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participation is free, although advance registration was required.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-october-15-panathinaikos-vs-borac-banja-luka\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">October 15: Panathinaikos vs Borac Banja Luka<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sport:<\/strong> Football, UEFA Conference League<br \/><strong>Time:<\/strong> 7:45pm<br \/><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Olympic Stadium of Athens, OAKA<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Panathinaikos continue their European campaign when they face Borac Banja Luka at OAKA.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tickets start at <strong>\u20ac15<\/strong>, with prices rising to \u20ac70 depending on the section. VIP tickets are also available.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-october-16-panathinaikos-aktor-vs-hapoel-tel-aviv\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">October 16: Panathinaikos AKTOR vs Hapoel Tel Aviv<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sport:<\/strong> Basketball, EuroLeague<br \/><strong>Time:<\/strong> 9:15pm<br \/><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Telekom Center Athens<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Panathinaikos AKTOR face Hapoel Tel Aviv in another EuroLeague home fixture.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tickets are available, with prices depending on the selected section.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-october-17-kallithea-night-run\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">October 17: Kallithea Night Run<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> Tzitzifies Square, Kallithea<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Athens will also host a major evening running event on October 17.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Kallithea Night Run features <strong>2.5km, 5km and 10km races<\/strong>, beginning from Tzitzifies Square.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 2.5km race starts at 7:20pm, followed by the 10km at 8pm and the 5km at 9:30pm.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Registration is open until <strong>October 10<\/strong>, with no registrations available immediately before the races.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-october-17-aek-vs-mykonos\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">October 17: AEK vs Mykonos<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sport:<\/strong> Basketball, Stoiximan GBL<br \/><strong>Time:<\/strong> 3pm<br \/><strong>Venue:<\/strong> SUNEL Arena, Ano Liosia<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AEK face Mykonos in domestic basketball action on October 17.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The game tips off at 3pm, with ticket prices depending on the selected section.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-october-18-panathinaikos-vs-asteras-tripolis\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">October 18: Panathinaikos vs Asteras Tripolis<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sport:<\/strong> Football, Stoiximan Super League<br \/><strong>Time:<\/strong> 5:30pm<br \/><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Olympic Stadium of Athens, OAKA<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 10-day sporting calendar concludes with Panathinaikos hosting Asteras Tripolis.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tickets start at <strong>\u20ac15<\/strong>, with prices ranging through several categories up to \u20ac60, while VIP tickets are available for \u20ac155.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Panathinaikos is also offering combined tickets covering both the <strong>Borac Banja Luka and Asteras Tripolis<\/strong> matches, starting from \u20ac26.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-a-packed-sporting-calendar-in-athens\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">A packed sporting calendar in Athens<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyone attending a match should check the latest ticketing information and entry requirements before travelling, particularly the <strong>Gov.gr Wallet and identification requirements<\/strong> for football fixtures.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Schedules, ticket availability and entry rules can change.<\/p>\n<p><!--[googlesitekit-end-of-content]--><\/p>\n<footer class=\"article-tags entry-footer\">\n<div>\n\t\t<strong>Tags:<\/strong><br \/>\n\t\tAEK, Athens, Athens events, Attica, basketball, EuroLeague, football, Greece, Greek sports, Olympiacos, panathinaikos, running, sports events, super league, UEFA Conference League\t<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"category_container author-information\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<section id=\"authorpage\" class=\"authorpage\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" 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