Pupils, Students
Pupils and students who visit the Stadium can make use of the audio tour at a cos t of 5,00€ per person
- Students at Greek schools and escorting teachers can visit the Stadium free of charge
- A valid student ID is required for the purchase of student tickets.
For scheduled visits, the following options are recommended:
- Tour of the Stadium with escorting teacher with free admission
- Tour of the Stadium including audio tour at a cost of 5,00€ per person.
- Participation in the innovative immersion program“Kids’ Sports”, which is both educational and athletic, exclusively designed for pupils of primary schools operating under the authority of the Hellenic Ministry of Education.
“I Love Sports – Kids’ Sports” Program
The “I Love Sports – Kids’ Sports” program is an innovative initiative offering educational visits and sports activities for primary school students across the country. It is free of charge and implemented by the Hellenic Olympic Committee and the Hellenic Olympic Academy, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports through its Directorate of Physical Education, and with the Ministry of National Defence, conducted by Greek Olympians and distinguished athletes.
The program offers students rich educational and informational material about the Olympic values, as well as the history of the Stadium, which stands as a timeless symbol of sport, culture, and history in the heart of modern Athens. At the same time, it includes a structured sports program in the form of play.
Visiting students have access to a modern self-guided tour system, allowing them to explore every corner of the Stadium and learn its history. Through the “I Love Sports – Kids’ Sports” program, students experience athletics, basketball, and volleyball.
The athletics program consists of fundamental motor and functional skills tailored to children’s ages and includes three main areas: running, throwing, and jumping skills.
The volleyball program includes exercises, targets, and spikes using age-appropriate balls and takes place in a specially arranged area on the Panathenaic Stadium track.
Students also become familiar with basketball, one of the most popular sports, and its basic principles.
Through these activities, students learn and apply the Olympic values of fair play, friendship, respect, and excellence.
Important Information
The program is free of charge and open to students of all primary school grades.
It takes place daily at the Panathenaic Stadium from 9:00 to 13:00, lasting approximately two hours, with two available time slots: 9:00–11:00 or 11:00–13:00.
At the end of the program, students’ effort and participation are recognized with the award of commemorative diplomas.
Students must come in appropriate sportswear, with sports shoes, and bring water and a hat for sun protection. The consumption of soft drinks, food, or chewing gum is strictly prohibited inside the Stadium.
A doctor is present on site to handle any potential emergencies.
Scheduling visits
You can contact the Hellenic Olympic Academy Monday to Friday at +30 210 6878912 or send an email expressing interest to [email protected].
Please include in your email the name of the school and a contact phone number.
Schools that have scheduled a visit must send by email ([email protected]) a list of the students who will participate in the program, along with the names of the accompanying teachers, ten (10) days before the scheduled visit.
Essential requirements include:
a. A valid Student Health Record (ΑΔΥΜ) verified by the school.
b. Appropriate sportswear.
During educational visits, the distribution of promotional material is prohibited.
Cancellation of visit
If you wish to cancel or postpone your visit, please notify us as soon as possible, so that your reservation can be given to another school.
In case of adverse weather conditions on the day of your scheduled visit, please contact the Stadium Secretariat between 08:00 and 08:30 at +30 210 7522985-6.
If your visit is postponed, you can contact us again to reschedule it.
