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Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium
The 2023 UEFA Super Cup will be held at Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium in the Greek port city of Piraeus on Wednesday 16 August.
⚽ Home to Olympiacos F.C.
🧑🤝🧑 Matchday capacity: 30,400
It wouldn't be a match without your mobile ticket 📱
All tickets will be mobile tickets. Make sure you download your ticket/s on the UEFA Mobile Tickets app on your phone and transfer any tickets to others in your group before setting off for Athens and Piraeus. Our ticketing team will send you all the details by email.
Here are the key steps to remember:
1️⃣ Download your ticket and have them ready on the UEFA Mobile Tickets app
2️⃣ Transfer your ticket(s) to others in your group before heading for Athens and Piraeus
3️⃣ On matchday, enable Bluetooth when approaching the stadium entrances
For more information about tickets, please visit the ticketing FAQs.
🕛 Matchday schedule
Key timings
🕙 10:00 – Fan Festival in Plateia Korai, Piraeus, opens
🕖 19:00 – Gates open
🕤 21:50 – Opening ceremony
🕙 22:00 – Kick-Off
All times are local (GMT+3)
🚨 Stadium rules
When planning for the match, bear in mind that the stadium may operate differently for the 2023 UEFA Super Cup.
🎒 Bags larger than A4 size won’t be allowed into the stadium.
🔋 You can bring a small power bank, no larger than your phone.
🆔 Make sure you have a valid form of ID on you.
🚭 Smoking, including the use of e-cigarettes and heat-not-burn tobacco products, is not allowed inside the stadium.
🚰 Water bottles are not permitted inside the stadium but will be sold at concession stands. For those seeking assistance, water will also be available from medical officials.
🚫 Check out the list of forbidden items. Remember that umbrellas and professional cameras are not permitted inside the stadium. You can download the full stadium rules for more information.
🏟️ At the stadium
You can only enter through the entrance that’s indicated on your ticket. Have a look at the stadium map before setting off to ensure you arrive at the correct side of the stadium and avoid extra walking.
You’ll find plenty of concession stands serving a variety of snacks and beverages. Concession stands at the stadium will be open from 19:00 and close 30 minutes after the final whistle.
🥪 Food: You’ll find a selection of sweet and savoury snacks.
🥤Soft drinks: Enjoy a selection of drinks from our partner Pepsi.
🍺 Alcohol: ONLY non-alcoholic Heineken 0.0 will be available.
💳 Payment: You can pay with debit or credit cards at concessions stands and most accept contactless payments such as Apple Pay and Google Pay. Some stands will also accept cash in Euros.
There will be two Fan Shops at the stadium, one on the north and one on the south side, so you can stock up on an assortment of Man City or Sevilla items such as scarves, t-shirts, keychains, pins and more.
📍 Locations: View on map
🕖 Opening hours: 19:00 until 90 minutes after the final whistle
💳 Payment: Cashless only!
Our team of stewards, orientation staff and volunteers are ready to welcome you. If you need any help finding your way or have any questions, they’ll be able to provide information and point you in the right direction.
❓ Matchday FAQs
We’ve compiled some answers to the most common matchday questions ahead of your visit to Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium.
✅ Stadium entry and security
Gates will open at 19:00 for a 22:00 kick-off, and we recommend getting to the stadium at least 3 hours before the start of the match.
Re-entry is not permitted. If you choose to leave the stadium, you won’t be allowed back in.
You’ll still be allowed to enter the stadium as long as the security situation allows it. However, you may not be permitted entry if you arrive too late, so start your journey well in advance and allow additional time for security checks.
Please only use the entrance specified on your ticket. If you arrive at a different entrance, you will be turned away and asked to find yours.
There is no minimum age to attend the match, but everyone must hold a valid match ticket in order to enter the stadium.
Yes, ticket holders under the age of 16 can only enter the stadium with an accompanying adult. The accompanying adult MUST have a valid match ticket.
In case of emergency on-site, or if you need emergency assistance with anything, please contact the nearest steward who will be able to assist.
🙅 Packing and forbidden items
You can bring flagpoles that are a maximum of 1m long and 1cm in diameter and banners or flags that are a maximum of 2m x 1.5m.
📲 Tickets
If you are experiencing issues with the UEFA Mobile Tickets app or your account, visit the Mobile Tickets FAQs or the Super Cup tickets FAQs.
If you’re unable to resolve issues, head to the Ticketing Centre located to the south of the stadium (view on map) and open on:
➡️ Tuesday 15 August between 15:00 – 18:00
➡️ Wednesday 16 August between 15:00 – 22:45
You will be asked to provide valid proof of ID (the same ID provided in the ticketing system and/or UEFA Mobile Tickets app), so make sure you have it on you.
If you have several tickets, we strongly recommend transferring them to others in your group before leaving for Athens and Piraeus using the UEFA Mobile Tickets app. It’s simple, quick and will save you time at the stadium.
🏟️ Stadium facilities
No. If you don’t have a ticket, don’t travel to the stadium. There will be ticket holder checks in place and you won’t be able to get close to the stadium or any of the facilities in the area. However, you won’t need a ticket to access the Fan Festival in Plateia Korai, Piraeus, which is open for all to enjoy.
There are no phone charging stations at the stadium. If required you can bring your own power bank, as long as it's smaller than your phone.
Smoking, including the use of e-cigarettes and heat-not-burn tobacco products, is not allowed inside the stadium. Thank you for respecting the No Smoking policy.
We highly recommend not bringing a bag with you on matchday. Remember, bags larger than A4 size won’t be allowed inside the stadium.
🥙 Food and drink
No, you’re not allowed to bring your own food or drinks, including alcohol, of any kind.
If you need to bring in anything for medical reasons, please come to the stadium with an official letter from your medical professional which states your condition.
In accordance with local laws, only non-alcoholic beer, Heineken 0.0, will be sold at the stadium.
Menus will be available in English.
Yes, fruit salad and crisps will be available as gluten-free options. There will also be sandwiches, wraps and salad for the veggie/vegan lovers.
🧣 Fan Shops
Once you’ve made your purchase, the items are yours to keep! However, if a product you have bought is defective, you can return it to the Fan Shop before it closes as long as you have your original receipt and the tags are still attached to the product(s).
♿ Stadium accessibility
Check out our dedicated accessibility page for detailed information on travel, accessibility services at the stadium, Fan Festival and more.