Please be informed that the track of the Panathenaic Stadium will not be accessible to visitors from 19 to 22 September 2026, due to the completion of the tartan replacement works.
Access to the track will resume on 23 September 2026.
Thank you for your understanding.
Please be informed that on Monday, 14 September and Tuesday, 15 September 2026, due to events taking place at the Panathenaic Stadium, special opening hours will apply.
The last admission ticket will be issued at 15:30, with visitors permitted to remain inside the Stadium until 16:00.
Thank you for your understanding.
On 10 September 2026, the Lighting and Handover Ceremony of the Olympic Flame for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games will take place at the Panathenaic Stadium.
As a result, the opening hours of the Panathenaic Stadium will be adjusted as follows:
Wednesday, 9 September 2026 – Official Rehearsal
Thursday, 10 September 2026 – Lighting and Handover Ceremony
We would like to inform you that the track at the Panathenaic Stadium will not be accessible to visitors until and including 16 September 2026, due to the replacement of the track surface and preparations for the Lighting and Handover Ceremony of the Flame for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, which will take place on 10 September, as well as for the two musical events scheduled for 14 and 15 September.
Access to the track will resume from 17 September 2026.
Thank you for your understanding.
Cleaning and conservation works on the marbles of the Panathenaic Stadium began this morning, on the initiative of the Hellenic Olympic Committee (HOC) and with the financial support of Capital Maritime & Trading Corp., the shipping company affiliated with Mr. Evangelos Marinakis.
This is a particularly significant intervention, as it is the first time in 120 years, since the first modern Olympic Games in Athens in 1896, that systematic conservation and cleaning works are being carried out on the marbles of this historic monument.
The works began at the curved section of the Panathenaic Stadium, known as the sphendone, and are expected to be completed by September 10, so that the Kallimarmaro will be fully prepared for the Lighting and Handover Ceremony of the Flame for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. The works will then continue throughout the Panathenaic Stadium and are expected to be completed within 2026.
The President of the Hellenic Olympic Committee, Isidoros Kouvelos, said:
“We are particularly proud of the start of the marble cleaning works at the Panathenaic Stadium, under the supervision of architect and archaeologist Manolis Korres, and with the guidance of accredited conservators from the Ministry of Culture. The Kallimarmaro, a world monument and a symbol of the revival of the Olympic Games, will shine once again before the global sporting community! Our thanks go to our major sponsor, Evangelos Marinakis, who is supporting the revival of the Panathenaic Stadium, this iconic monument of the Olympic and global sporting movement.”
Hellenic Olympic Committee Member and Chef de Mission of the Greek Delegation to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, Petros Synadinos, who attended the works, said:
“We are currently witnessing a second revival of the iconic Panathenaic Stadium. Just as in 1896, when it was restored through sponsorship and under the supervision of the renowned architect Ernst Ziller, today, on the initiative of the President of the Hellenic Olympic Committee, Isidoros Kouvelos, and with generous sponsorship from Mr. Evangelos Marinakis, a series of interventions are being carried out that will protect this iconic historic monument and restore its appearance to the form it had in 1896.
“These interventions include the cleaning of the marble, a new synthetic track surface so that the stadium can host international competitions, new high-definition LED lighting, and the upgrading and protection of its electromechanical equipment.
“The Hellenic Olympic Committee will proudly hand over this historic monument both to the younger generation of athletes and for other events and competitions. According to the information available to us, the marble has never undergone such cleaning. The marble had not been maintained since the stadium was constructed using the famous Pentelic marble, the same marble used for the Parthenon.”
Particular importance is being placed on the method used for the cleaning process. A natural method has been specially selected to protect the marble, without stressing, altering or causing any damage to its surface. The works are being carried out with the valuable advice of distinguished architect and academic Manolis Korres, Honorary Advisor to the Hellenic Olympic Committee on the history, culture and promotion of the unique heritage of the Panathenaic Stadium.
“The Hellenic Olympic Committee took this initiative and completed all the necessary procedures with the Ministry of Culture. It submitted thorough studies and is now proceeding with the cleaning works through specialized teams. It is a gentle intervention that does not cause any side effects. The method being used, namely clean water sprayed through special equipment at controlled pressure, ensures a good result that is immediately visible,” Mr. Korres said.
At the same time, works are already underway at the Panathenaic Stadium to replace the track surface, with the aim of restoring its ability to host major international athletics events, including Diamond League meetings.
The Hellenic Olympic Committee expresses its gratitude to Evangelos Marinakis for his financial support of this important initiative, which makes a substantial contribution to the protection and promotion of a unique monument of global sporting and cultural heritage.
The Fly Athens meeting returned to the iconic Panathenaic Stadium on 5 July, bringing world-class pole vault action to one of the most historic sporting venues in the world.
The Panathenaic Stadium, which hosted the first modern Olympic Games and stands in the heart of Athens with the Parthenon visible in the distance, once again provided a spectacular setting for the event.
Home favourite Emmanouil Karalis, together with some of the world’s finest pole vaulters, including Katerina Stefanidi, Tina Šutej and Renaud Lavillenie, thrilled the crowd and delivered yet another unforgettable edition of Fly Athens.
Among those in attendance were the President of the Hellenic Olympic Committee, Isidoros Kouvelos, who hosted the event at the Panathenaic Stadium, and legendary pole vaulter Sergey Bubka, who attended as the event’s Guest of Honour.
Please be informed that from Friday, 26 June 2026, until 31 August 2026, the running track of the Panathenaic Stadium will not be accessible to visitors due to scheduled track resurfacing and replacement works.
We kindly ask for your understanding regarding this temporary restriction of access and thank you for your cooperation.
Due to the finish of the 42nd Authentic Athens Marathon 2025 at the Panathenaic Stadium, changes will be made to the visiting schedule and access to certain areas, as follows:
Due to the scheduled concerts:
The following modifications will apply to the stadium’s operation:
Due to the scheduled concerts:
The following modifications will apply to the stadium’s operation:
