description Karaiskakis Stadium Overview
Karaiskakis Stadium is a major football venue located in Piraeus, Greece, serving as the primary home ground for the Olympiacos football club. Historically, the site hosted events as the Neo Phaliron Velodrome during the 1896 Summer Olympics before being developed into a football stadium. The facility underwent a complete reconstruction in 2003 to serve as a venue for the 2004 Athens Olympics, modernizing its capacity to approximately 32,000 seats. Today, it is used by Olympiacos supporters and the Greek national football team for domestic and international matches.
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Which football club plays at Karaiskakis Stadium?
Karaiskakis Stadium is the home ground of Olympiacos, the major football club from Piraeus. The stadium is located in the Neo Faliro area of the Piraeus urban district.
What was on the site of Karaiskakis Stadium during the 1896 Olympics?
The site was used as the Neo Phaliron Velodrome for track-cycling events at the 1896 Summer Olympics in Athens. French cyclist Paul Masson won all three track-cycling gold medals at those Games.
When was the modern Karaiskakis Stadium opened?
The current football stadium officially opened in 2004 after a complete redevelopment of the historic site. It was prepared for the Athens Olympic period and replaced the older stadium structure.
How large is Karaiskakis Stadium?
The rebuilt stadium is commonly listed with an all-seater capacity of about 32,115. Capacity can vary for individual matches because of competition rules, safety arrangements, or closed sections.
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