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Telekom Center Athens, Athens (Marousi)
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Arena Athens (Marousi), GreeceUpdated Sept 2026

Telekom Center Athens Seating Map

Your seating plan and chart: where to sit, the best seats and the view from your seat

Capacity19,250
Opened1995
LocationAthens (Marousi), Greece
Gallery

Telekom Center Athens in photos

4 outside · 5 inside the venue

At a glance

Where to sit at Telekom Center Athens

The best seats at Telekom Center Athens are Lower tier, sideline seats near centre court for the view. For value, choose Upper tier centre blocks. Avoid Floor rear at standing concerts. Telekom Center Athens seats 19,250.

Overview

About Telekom Center Athens

The Telekom Center Athens, formerly the OAKA Olympic Indoor Hall, is Greece's largest indoor arena: a 19,250-capacity venue with a two-tier seating bowl beneath a distinctive A-frame roof and a glass show floor. Home to Panathinaikos B.C. and the Greek national basketball team, it has hosted the EuroLeague Final Four, the Eurovision Song Contest and a growing programme of concerts since its 2023-2026 renovation and 2025 rebrand under a naming partnership with Telekom Greece.

The Telekom Center Athens is Greece's largest indoor venue, part of the Spyros Louis Olympic Athletic Center of Athens (OAKA) in the Marousi suburb. Completed in 1994 and opened in 1995, the hall is crowned by an A-frame roof whose four 35-metre pillars stand 108 metres apart, and it was renovated for the 2004 Olympic gymnastics and basketball finals. The main arena floor is glass, and the bowl is fitted with large-scale digital signage. Panathinaikos B.C. took a 49-year concession of the arena in 2023 and carried out an intensive 75-day renovation of the facilities; in August 2025 a five-year deal with Telekom Greece rebranded the venue as the Telekom Center Athens through 2030.

Seat map

Seating plan & map

General seating reference for Telekom Center Athens. Check your selected event for its exact configuration.

Layout

How the venue is set up

Basketball

The bowl closes around the court with a capacity of 19,443 including 300 media seats and 189 VIP seats for major games, and 19,250 in the standard configuration.

End-stage concert

The stage sits at one end of the bowl, with the floor used as standing or seated space depending on the show.

Gymnastics and indoor sport

The 2004 Olympic gymnastics configuration seated 17,600, of which 12,500 were made available to the public; other indoor sports use similar full-bowl layouts.

Sections

Seating levels explained

Lower tier

The seating ring closest to the floor, wrapping the arena on all sides in basketball configuration and on three sides at concerts.

Pros: Closest tiered seats to the court or stage, with a steep rake for clear views over the floor.

Cons: Front rows can sit below stage height at some concert productions.

Upper tier

A steep upper ring climbing high under the A-frame roof, with strong downward sightlines across the bowl.

Pros: Elevated panoramic view of the arena and its roof structure, at the arena's lowest prices.

Cons: High and distant from an end-stage performance or from the far end of the court.

Arena floor

The glass show floor used as the basketball court for games and as standing or seated space for concerts and other events.

Pros: Closest to the stage at standing concerts, or courtside for basketball.

Cons: Flat floor: views from the back depend on who is standing in front.

Hospitality level

A ring of named hospitality spaces (Skyboxes, Capsules, Business Lounges and VIP Lounge Gold) built into the bowl with direct views over the arena, sold separately from standard tickets.

Pros: Private space with catering and dedicated service, and a clear overview of the arena.

Cons: Sold as corporate/group hospitality rather than individual match or concert tickets, so access and pricing depend on the event.

Recommendations

Best seats at Telekom Center Athens

Best overall (basketball)

Lower tier, sideline seats near centre court

Central lower-tier seats combine proximity with elevation, giving the classic view of Panathinaikos and national team games.

Best overall (concerts)

Lower tier centre, midway rows

Central lower-tier rows sit close to an end-stage set while staying high enough for a clear view over the floor.

Best value

Upper tier centre blocks

Central upper-tier seats keep a full view of the court or stage at the arena's lowest prices, with the A-frame roof as a backdrop.

Best premium

Skyboxes or One Living Capsules

The Skyboxes hold 8 to 48 guests with a 360-degree view of the event, and the six Capsules seat up to 10 with direct arena views and dedicated catering.

Closest to the action

Arena floor, front rows or standing

Floor seating or standing places put you immediately beside the court or stage, on the arena's glass floor.

Heads up

Seats to avoid & obstructed views

Floor rear at standing concerts: On the flat floor, a taller person standing in front can block the view towards an end-stage set.

Upper tier far corners: The most distant seats in the bowl, angled away from an end-stage performance or from centre court.

Sections affected by the 2023-2026 complex renovation: Parts of the OAKA complex have been under renovation since 2023, so some areas or configurations can change between events.

Premium

Premium & hospitality

Skyboxes

Exclusive hospitality boxes holding 8 to 48 guests with a 360-degree view of the arena, offered with premium catering and dedicated service.

One Living Capsules

Six 40-square-metre private capsules seating up to 10 guests each, with direct arena views and curated dining, aimed at corporate gatherings and gala dinners.

VIP Lounge Gold

A 370-guest hospitality lounge for corporate and private functions, with personalised service and optional premium catering.

Access

Accessibility & companion seating

The venue's own site states that the complex has modern infrastructure providing comfortable access for people with disabilities, including dedicated seating and support facilities, following the 2023-2026 renovation of the arena.

Eat & drink

Food & drink at Telekom Center Athens

Papaspirou operates food and drink outlets across the venue under the Buzzer Eater brand, spanning all-day dining to a dedicated pastry shop, while the Skyboxes, Capsules and VIP Lounge Gold offer curated catering through the venue's own F&B service.

Worth seeking out

  • Buzzer Eater outlets by Papaspirou on the concourses
  • Curated catering available in the Skyboxes and Capsules
  • Catering for corporate and private events in VIP Lounge Gold

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Logistics

Getting there

Transport

The arena stands in the OAKA complex at Olympianikou Spyrou Loui 1 Ave in Marousi, about ten kilometres north of central Athens. Athens Metro Line 1 (green) stops at Eirini station beside the complex, with Nerantziotissa station and suburban rail nearby, and buses serve the avenue frontage.

The area

The venue anchors the OAKA Olympic complex in Marousi, a northern suburb of Athens, alongside the Olympic Stadium, the Olympic Aquatic Centre and the Athens Olympic velodrome. The complex also includes P5, a 27,000-square-metre outdoor event space used for festivals and brand activations, and central Athens is about 25 minutes away by metro.

Telekom Center Athens · Athens (Marousi), Greece

Parking near Telekom Center Athens

The closest car parks to Telekom Center Athens, each marked with a blue P on the map above. On event days public transport is usually quicker than driving.

  • SAFE CITY PARKAgiou Orous 26, Marousi680 m
  • Diagora 13 ParkingDiagora 13, Marousi889 m
  • ΙΑΣΩ GA PARKING GROUPDiagora 17, Marousi911 m
  • ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ Ο.Ε.Erithrou Stavrou 14, Marousi963 m
  • ParkingErithrou Stavrou 25, Marousi970 m
  • ParkingLeoforos Kifisias 41, Marousi984 m
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What are the best seats at the Telekom Center Athens?

For basketball, sideline seats near centre court in the lower tier give the classic view. For concerts, central lower-tier rows a little back from the floor balance proximity with a clear view over the crowd.

What are the cheapest seats at the Telekom Center Athens?

The upper tier, particularly towards the corners, is generally the lowest-priced seating; exact prices are set by the ticket seller for each event.

Is the floor seated or standing at the Telekom Center Athens?

It depends on the event. The floor is the basketball court for Panathinaikos and national team games, and is used as standing or seated space for concerts depending on the production.

Is the Telekom Center Athens covered?

Yes. It is an indoor arena, roofed by a distinctive A-frame structure whose four 35-metre pillars stand 108 metres apart.

Is the Telekom Center Athens wheelchair accessible?

The venue's own site says the complex has modern infrastructure giving comfortable access for people with disabilities, including dedicated seating and support facilities, following its 2023-2026 renovation.

What is the seating layout at the Telekom Center Athens?

A two-tier bowl of lower and upper seating wraps the glass show floor, with a ring of hospitality spaces, Skyboxes, Capsules, Business Lounges and VIP Lounge Gold, built into the arena with direct views over the floor.

Does the Telekom Center Athens have hospitality or VIP areas?

Yes. The venue offers Skyboxes for 8 to 48 guests, six private Capsules for up to 10 guests each, Business Lounges I and II for 90 guests each, and the 370-guest VIP Lounge Gold, all bookable with premium catering.

Which seats are best for concerts at Telekom Center Athens?

The stage sits at one end of the bowl, with the floor used as standing or seated space depending on the show. For specific sections, aim for Lower tier centre, midway rows — Central lower-tier rows sit close to an end-stage set while staying high enough for a clear view over the floor.

What is the view like from the seats at Telekom Center Athens?

The best views at Telekom Center Athens are from Lower tier, sideline seats near centre court — Central lower-tier seats combine proximity with elevation, giving the classic view of Panathinaikos and national team games. The weakest are Floor rear at standing concerts: On the flat floor, a taller person standing in front can block the view towards an end-stage set. For a seat-by-seat view, see the view-from-seat photos and the seating map for Telekom Center Athens.

How many seats does Telekom Center Athens have?

Telekom Center Athens holds about 19,250, though the exact number in use varies by event configuration.

What are the stands at Telekom Center Athens?

Telekom Center Athens is made up of 4 main stands: Lower tier; Upper tier; Arena floor; Hospitality level.

What is the view like from the seats at Telekom Center Athens?

For the best view at Telekom Center Athens, aim for Lower tier, sideline seats near centre court (Central lower-tier seats combine proximity with elevation, giving the classic view of Panathinaikos and national team games.); Lower tier centre, midway rows (Central lower-tier rows sit close to an end-stage set while staying high enough for a clear view over the floor.). The view is most restricted from Floor rear at standing concerts (On the flat floor, a taller person standing in front can block the view towards an end-stage set.).

Where can I park at Telekom Center Athens?

Car parks near Telekom Center Athens include SAFE CITY PARK, Diagora 13 Parking, ΙΑΣΩ GA PARKING GROUP, ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ Ο.Ε. and more. The closest is SAFE CITY PARK, about 680 m from the venue. On event days public transport is usually quicker than driving, so check the transport options too.

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