Karaiskakis Stadium Stadium
Athletics and football stadium; Olympiacos' home ground
Karaiskakis Stadium in Piraeus hosts Olympiacos FC fixtures and intense Greek football crowds; supporters attend league matches, cup games and occasional concert events.
Karaiskakis Stadium at a Glance#
Address: Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Rizariou 8, Piraeus, Athens 185 47, Greece
Website: https://www.olympiacos.org/en/stadium/
Admission: Varies by event; stadium tours occasionally available (price varies)
About Karaiskakis Stadium#
Karaiskakis Stadium (Georgios Karaiskakis) is a major football stadium in Piraeus, in the Attica region of Greece, and the traditional home of Olympiacos Football Club. The modern facility dates from a comprehensive reconstruction completed in the early 2000s.
The stadium offers a compact, steeply raked seating bowl that places spectators close to the playing surface and is configured for high-intensity football matches and club events. Match days generate significant local activity around the stadium, including transport and crowd management.
An earlier stadium stood on the site for much of the 20th century; the ground has been redeveloped several times and was completely rebuilt prior to use in international competitions in the 2000s. It retains the name of the Greek war hero Georgios Karaiskakis.
The stadium is located in the Neo Faliro area of Piraeus, within the port and greater Athens conurbation, and is accessible from central Athens and Piraeus by public transport.
- Capacity and tenant: Home stadium of Olympiacos FC and rebuilt for international events, the modern venue seats roughly 32,000 spectators after reconstruction in the early 2000s.
How to Get to Karaiskakis Stadium#
Karaiskakis Stadium is in Piraeus, southwest of central Athens. From Athens city center take the metro (Line 1) to Piraeus station and either walk (~20-30 minutes) or take a short taxi/ride to the stadium; there are also tram and bus connections depending on match-day arrangements. Driving is possible but match-day traffic and restricted roads make public transport preferable.
Tips for Visiting Karaiskakis Stadium#
- If attending a match, arrive early to soak up the neighborhood-Piraeus has tavernas and cafes that fill with Olympiakos supporters.
- Check the Olympiakos FC or stadium website for matchday transport advisories; metro and tram links can change for big fixtures.
- On non-match days try a guided tour; the stadium complex houses a small museum of club memorabilia that reward football fans.
Best Time to Visit Karaiskakis Stadium#
Plan around the Greek football season for matches; summer is hot but quieter for tours.
Weather & Climate near Karaiskakis Stadium#
Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 7°C to 33°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 7° - 13° | 8° | 47 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 7° - 14° | 10° | 48 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 8° - 16° | 12° | 54 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 12° - 20° | 16° | 32 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 16° - 25° | 20° | 17 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 21° - 30° | 25° | 8 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 23° - 33° | 28° | 7 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 23° - 32° | 28° | 8 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 20° - 29° | 24° | 10 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 15° - 23° | 19° | 46 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 11° - 18° | 15° | 63 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 8° - 15° | 12° | 66 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
