Kaftanzogleio
FM ID
1300550
Nation
Greece
Capacity28,020
CityThessaloniki
ContinentEurope
Stadium Type
Main Stadium
TeamIraklis
The Kaftanzoglio National Stadium is a major multi-purpose sports arena located in Thessaloniki, Greece, and has served as the historic home ground for Iraklis F.C. since 1960. Opened on October 27, 1960, the construction was funded by the foundation of national benefactor Lysimachos Kaftanzoglou. For over two decades, it reigned as the largest stadium in Greece—reaching an attendance record of 47,458 spectators during a Greece vs. Switzerland match in 1969. Following massive modern upgrades and a €47 million reconstruction to host football matches for the 2004 Athens Summer Olympics.