Athens "The Ancient Capital of Greece"

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Spectator Sports in Athens, Greece

The main spectator sport in Athens is football, and the city has three highly competitive teams – Panathinaikos, Olympiakos and AEK. Football matches in Athens are usually exciting, festive occasions, but there has been some trouble between rival fans in the past. You should have no difficulty getting tickets to a game while you’re on holiday in Athens, but it’s best if you can purchase these in advance. Basketball is also very popular and the big games take place at the Stadium of Peace and Friendship. There is little advance publicity, so check with the tourist office or online for upcoming games. If you’re in Athens in November, you can witness the most famous event of Athens’ sporting calendar, the Marathon, which attracts thousands of runners from around the world. On a short city break, you may not immediately think of attending spectator sports in Athens, but it’s worth checking out what’s on while you’re in the city, and taking in a soccer game or basketball match may turn out to be the highlight of your city break to Athens.

Events

International Aegean Sailing Rally

Starts: Friday 17 July
Ends: Sunday 26 July