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Welcome to the UEFA Europa Conference League final
⚠️ The following information applies to UEFA VIP guests only
If you have a regular match ticket or a hospitality ticket, please have a look at the other pages in the Event Guide.
It is our pleasure to welcome you to the AEK Arena in Athens. To complement the finale of the 2023/24 Europa Conference League season, your experience offers the most coveted seats in the house, a range of culinary delights and exceptional service.
This page is here to help make your experience as a UEFA VIP guest truly exceptional, so you can soak in all the action on the pitch in comfort and style. You’ll find all the information you need including your matchday schedule, lounge information and important travel and parking details.
Esteemed guests,
Welcome to Athens for the 2024 UEFA Europa Conference League final.
We are delighted to return to a city with such a profound cultural and sporting legacy, with two excellent teams eager to contribute a new chapter to its remarkable sporting story.
The Europa Conference League may be young but it has already delivered many unforgettable moments, including two thrilling finals. The talent this year's finalists showcased during the season promises another exciting final to add to this string.
So, enjoy the show and thank you for being part of this unforgettable event!
Your exclusive access starts now!
Aleksander Čeferin
UEFA President
⌚ Matchday schedule
19:00 – UEFA VIP lounge opens and buffet & drink service begins
21:30 – Time to take your seats
21:45 – Opening ceremony
22:00 – Kick-off
22:45 – Half-time
From 23:45 – Final whistle. Stay around for the trophy ceremony (after penalties, if needed)
90 minutes after final whistle – UEFA VIP lounge and UEFA VIP suites close
All times are local (GMT+3 | EEST)
➡️ Before arriving
Please leave large items at home or at your accommodation as bags larger than A4 size will not be permitted in the stadium. 🛍️
Kindly note that smoking in the lounges and in the stands is not permitted. Thank you for respecting the No Smoking policy. 🚭
The minimum age for UEFA VIP areas is 16 years old. 🤝
Dress code for VIP areas is business attire – formal, classic suit and tie, formal dress; no jeans, sneakers or football apparel. 👔
Your VIP mobile ticket will be scanned to access the stadium via the VIP entrance. Please make sure your phone is fully charged before leaving for the stadium. You can bring a portable charger, no bigger than your phone, with you. 📲
✨ UEFA VIP Lounge
📶 Complimentary Wi-Fi
Network: ueclfhospitality
Password: UECLF4you
A UEFA VIP lounge pass will be required to access the UEFA VIP areas. These will be distributed by staff at the Welcome Desk on entry to the stadium.
All VIP guests must access the stadium through VIP entrance via the southwest corner from the junction between Leof. Dekelias and Fokon. From there, you will be directed to your dedicated gate; the lounge is located on Level 0 of the stadium.
There will be no assigned tables in the UEFA VIP areas. Feel free to sit wherever suits you or speak to one of our hosts who will be able to assist.
A cloakroom will be available in the UEFA VIP lounge entrance where you can drop off your outerwear. It will be tagged and can be collected after the match with your cloakroom tag. Please remember that bags larger than A4 size are not permitted.
Our friendly hosts will be around should you require any assistance. For any queries on arrival, please speak to our staff at the Welcome Desk.
🏟️ Matchday travel
🧭 Recommended route from city centre
1️⃣ Head to Thissio station on Metro line 1
2️⃣ Take the non-stop service to Perissós station
3️⃣ Exit the station and walk to the stadium. Follow the directional signage to the gate on your ticket (approximately 1km)
🧭 Recommended route from Athens International Airport (via city centre)
1️⃣ Take Metro line M3 to Monastiraki station
2️⃣ Walk to Thissio metro station
3️⃣ Transfer onto the non-stop service to Perissós station
4️⃣ Exit the station and walk to the stadium. Follow the directional signage to the gate on your ticket (approximately 1km)
🧭 Recommended route from Athens International Airport (via suburban rail)
1️⃣ Take suburban train A1 to Neratziotissa station
2️⃣ Transfer to Neratziotissa metro station then take the Metro line 1 southbound to Perissos station
3️⃣ Exit the station and walk to the stadium. Follow the directional signage to the gate on your ticket (approximately 1km)
⏱️ Approx. 80 minutes
⚠️ Public transport will be busy on matchday. Allow additional time when travelling as journeys may take longer.
Please only drive to the stadium if you have received a UEFA parking pass. There is no public parking available in or around the stadium with traffic restrictions in place. Please allow sufficient time when driving to stadium as journeys may take considerably longer than expected.
🅿️ Dedicated VIP parking: Stadium underground parking: Level -2 (accessible from Patriarchou Konstantinou street. Height restriction: 2.1m)
Remember that extensive traffic restrictions will be in place around the stadium. If you must travel by taxi to and from the stadium, please use the designated taxi pick-up point 1.5km south of the stadium when booking:
📝 Stadium rules
Check the list of prohibited items so you don’t accidentally bring any items mentioned, such as umbrellas, professional cameras or food and drinks. More information about stadium facilities and services can be found on the stadium page.