OPERATIONAL BRIEF: PIRAEUS
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A beer in Piraeus/Athens center is €4.50–€6.50. Inside Karaiskakis Stadium, prices are approx. €5.00 for a large cup. Alcohol-free options are common for high-risk games.
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OPERATIONAL MAP
Stadium access – Karaiskakis Stadium
GETTING TO THE GROUND
Take Athens Metro Line 1 (Green Line) to 'Faliro' station. The stadium is located directly outside the station. Alternatively, take the Tram to the 'SEF' stop.
Warning: Away fans are often separated at the Metro station. Follow the dedicated fenced walkways and police cordons to avoid the home fan concourses.
Away supporters are typically in the South Stand, Sectors 123-126. Entry is via Gate 27. The section is heavily segregated with fencing.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Bags larger than A4
- Professional cameras
- Pyrotechnics
- Drums (without authorization)
CRITICAL
Expect to be held back for 20-30 minutes post-match. The atmosphere is very intense. Identification is often checked alongside tickets.
Exit routes & evacuation
Designated routes lead directly to the Metro station or the secure coach parking area under police supervision.
Exit via the main wide stairwells of the South Stand as directed by stewards and police towards the Faliro station.
MISSION LOGISTICS
Hub
Athens International Airport (ATH)
Transfer
Metro Line 3 (Blue) to city center or X96 Bus directly to Piraeus harbor. Both take approx. 40-60 mins.
Tip
The X96 bus is the most direct way from the airport specifically to the Piraeus/Stadium area.
RECOMMENDED ZONE
Mikrolimano Harbor is famous for its seafood restaurants and bars. For a more central Athens vibe, Monastiraki and Plaka are reliable choices.
RECOMMENDED
Mikrolimano Harbor offers good transport links and is generally safe for away supporters.
TACTICAL INTEL
GATHERING POINT
CENTRAL MEETING POINT
Syntagma Square (Athens)
Away fans often assemble here for police-escorted transport to the ground. It is the central transportation hub for the region.
POLICE PROFILE
INTENSE
Greek police maintain a very high presence. For high-risk games, they use armor-clad units to create corridors and prevent group mixing. Expect rigorous searches.