History and description

The stadium has a capacity of less than 20,000 and is currently unused. The stadium was built in the late 1950s after PAOK's ground in Thessaloniki had become too small for the club. The stadium has a capacity of less than 20,000 and is currently unused. On September 6, 1959, Toumba Stadium officially opened with a friendly between PAOK and AEK.

Initially the stadium held 20,000 people, but this was soon expanded to a total of about 45,000 people, and on December 19th, 1976 the stadium recorded its highest attendance when 45,252 people attended a match between PAOK and AEK.

Between the 1990s and 2004, the stadium's capacity decreased as a result of the installation of seats in place of the terraces. A last series of renovations, including the addition and improvement of VIP facilities, were performed in 2004.

How to get to Toumba Stadium

The Toumba Stadium is located south-east of Thessalonica's city center. It lies almost 3 kilometers from the White Tower, 3.5 kilometers from Thessaloniki's central Aristotelous Square, a few hundred meters more from the port, and about 5 kilometers from the central railway station. Signs will point you in the right direction.

Bus 12 and 14 connect the stadium with the railway station and downtown area. Line 12 can also be taken from Aristotelous Square and from the nearby White Tower. Line 14 follows the large Egnatias Avenue. Get off at either Gipedo PAOK (line 12) or Agia Varvara (line 14).

Address: Mikras Asias, Toumpa Stadium, Thessaloniki, 54351

Eat, drink, and sleep near Toumba Stadium

Toumba Stadium is located in a residential neighbourhood, which means that it will be difficult to find the odd local bar or restaurant. Thessaloniki has the reputation to have a great nightlife though, and eating and drinking can therefore be done better in central Thessaloniki or on the waterfront. There are no hotels close to Toumba Stadium. However, there are several hotels located on the coast, about 20 to 30 minutes' walk from the stadium. Otherwise, there are many options for lodging in Thessaloniki's city center.

PAOK Tickets

Tickets for PAOK FC games can be purchased online, at the PAOK boutique and ticket office at the stadium, or occasionally sell out at home matches. The ticket prices for games against opposing teams vary depending on the seat location, but typically cost around ?10.00 at the turns and around ?30.00 in the main stand.

Relevant Internet links

The official website of PAOK FC, Greece's tourism website, provides information on Thessaloniki and public transport in the city.