The supporter information guide for Ireland supporters travelling to Athens for the UEFA Nations League match against Greece on Sunday, October 13 is now available. 

Match Details 

Fixture: Greece v Ireland 
Date: Sunday, October 13 
Kick-off: 7.45pm (9.45pm) 
Competition: UEFA Nations League 
Location: Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium 

Location - Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium 

The game will be played in the Stadio Georgios Karaiskakis in Piraeus, the home ground of Olympiacos.   

Address: Karaoli ke Dimitriou, Piraeus 185 47. Note: Piraeus is the port of Athens and on the public transport system. 
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Gates will open at 18.45 (three hours before KO) with 1600 tickets in Blocks 26 & 27.  Entry via Gate 26 or 27 with approx. 200 Category 1 tickets in Block 28/29 and accessible tickets in front of Block 28/29. 

Please be aware that migrating from block 26 to 27 and from 27 to 26 is not permitted.  Each block has 4 turnstiles so approx. 1 per 200 fans which is in excess of the minimum UEFA requirements of one per 600 fans.   

We strongly encourage all fans to arrive early for the game to avoid delays and security checks can take time at football matches in Greece so please allow plenty of time to pass through security. 

There is a small number of accessible tickets available for away fans in front of Block 28.  Please contact [email protected] as always for accessible seating for home and away games.    

General Stadium Information 

1. Mobile chargers and battery packs are allowed 

2. Small bags no larger than A4 size are allowed but will be searched. 

3. There are no bag storage facilities at the stadium. 

4. It is against the law to be in possession of pyro in Greece.   

5. Flags and banners can be hung in the Irish section but will be checked on entry. 

6. There will be no fanzone or area for tickletless fans to watch the game.   

7. Drinks and snacks will be on sale in the Irish end 

8. Credit cards and cash will be accepted. 

9. Please note no alcohol will be on sale in the Irish end of the stadium. 

10. Fans require their original passport or ID document provided to the ticket office (photocopies or photos are not accepted) and their match ticket to access the stadium. 

11.  Please note your match ticket does NOT cover any public transport.  Please buy public transport tickets as normal. 

12. No decision has been made yet as to whether Irish fans will be held back after the game. 

Transport Information 

The stadium is easily reached by public transport. 

Buses: 040 (Syntagma), 101 (Elliniko), 130 (Nea Smirni) X95 (Airport) all pass within walking distance of the stadium.   

Metro: The Neo Faliro metro stop is at the stadium. It is on the green line (M1).    

Public transport can get very busy as kick-off approaches so please leave plenty of time for your journey.  There is expected to be extended metro hours after the game but no further details yet.   

The FAI requested the option of taxis or private buses accessing the away end but due to road closures, this was not possible to achieve. However, private taxis drop-off fans at various points around the stadium. 

Airport: Most fans will arrive via Athens airport.  The city centre can be reached by Taxi taking approx. 40 minutes and should cost approx. €40 (day-time) - €55 (night-time).  Cheaper options from the airport include the metro which also takes approx. 40 minutes.  The single fare is €9 or €16 return.  Cheaper fares exist for students and OAPs whilst children U-6 go free.  You must purchase a ticket from the vending machines before boarding the train.  The X95 bus costs €5.50 (€2.70 for U18 & over 65) and takes approx. 60 minutes.  It can take much longer in peak traffic.  Tickets can be purchased in the arrivals office or on board.  The bus stop is outside Arrivals between exit 4 and exit 5.   

Helpful Tips 

Please note, Greek club football culture is very tribal and the Greek Federation expect most home fans at our game to be fans of Olympiacos.  Their fierce rivals Panathinaikos play in green and it would be considered very provocative by some locals if anyone walked around the Piraeus area wearing the shirt or emblem of their rivals.  Whilst we appreciate this is unlikely, the home association requested we point this out to our supporters.   

The same scanning system in normal use in this stadium will be used for the October game.  The stadium has recently hosted the UEFA Super Cup Final and numerous games in European competitions accommodating visiting supporters.   

Please note the emergency number in Greece is 112. 

We recommend having a scan of your passport on your phone and in your email in case it gets lost or stolen.  This will aid having replacement travel documents issued.   

The Irish Embassy is located at Leof. Vas. Konstantinou 7, 106 74 Athens, Greece (second floor). The public counter is open from 09:00 - 13:00, Monday to Friday.   

If you require consular assistance the Irish embassy in Athens has an emergency voicemail that is monitored frequently.  Please call +30 210 723 2771 

Please note DFA guidelines on Greece here. 

Please remember to behave in a way at all times that reflects the hugely positive image Irish football fans have at home and abroad.      

SLO Observations

Some observations from your SLO attending a recent Olympiacos home game.  

I sat in the main stand near block 29.  To access this area from the metro station involves walking most of the way around the stadium.  After the final whistle it took almost 15 minutes to reach the metro due to fans exiting various sections and going the opposite way.   

Your SLO observed fans scanning pdf and mobile tickets and entering the stadium quickly.  There didn’t appear to be any scanning issues.   

On the stadium concourse near the metro there were cafes serving snacks, soft drinks and cans of beer.   

There are restaurants in the general area but are at least 1 KM walk from the stadium.