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Basketball - Europe - EuroLeague - 2025/2026 season (21. round)
09. January 2026. 21:15h
Olympiacos vs Bayern
Peace and Friendship Stadium, Pirej, GR
2026
09
January
Photo by: Domagoj Skledar/ arhiva (vlastita)

Tickets for Olympiacos vs Bayern EuroLeague 2025/2026 in Piraeus – buy seats for a basketball spectacle

Looking for tickets for the EuroLeague clash Olympiacos vs Bayern in Piraeus? Here you can easily find and buy tickets for the 2025/2026 EuroLeague season, choose your seat at the Peace and Friendship Stadium and secure your place for an unforgettable night of top European basketball and intense arena atmosphere

EuroLeague spectacle in Piraeus: Olympiacos vs Bayern in the fight for a European breakthrough

In Round 21 of Basketball – Europe – EuroLeague – season 2025/2026, basketball lovers can look forward to a true spectacle in Piraeus: on January 9, 2026 at 21:15, Olympiacos and Bayern take the floor of the Peace and Friendship Stadium. It is a clash between two clubs with completely different seasonal trajectories – Olympiacos, with a 10–7 record, sits in the upper part of the standings and in the zone for direct qualification to the playoffs, while Bayern, at 5–13, is near the bottom of the table and is catching the last train back into the fight for the play-in. In a season in which the EuroLeague counts 20 clubs for the first time and as many as 38 rounds, every game carries enormous weight, and this matchup gains even more importance because it comes at a crucial phase of the battle for positions before the final sprint of the season. Precisely for that reason, interest in tickets is heightened, and ticket sales for this duel attract not only fans from Greece and Germany, but also many tourists who want to combine a weekend in Athens with top-class basketball – a perfect reason to buy tickets in time and secure your seat in the stands.

How the new EuroLeague has changed the roles of Olympiacos and Bayern

The new, expanded EuroLeague with 20 participants and 38 rounds has further tightened the schedule and raised the importance of every game, and the latest standings show how much every detail matters: Olympiacos is currently around the middle of the upper tier with a 10–7 record and a positive point differential, while Bayern, at 5–13 and with one of the worst offensive and defensive performances in the league, sits at the very bottom of the standings. The Greeks recently reinforced their position with an away thriller and a win over Virtus Bologna, so they enter the matchup with Bayern as favorites, but also under clear pressure to confirm their status as an upper-table team in front of their fans. On the other side, Bayern is on a run of tough EuroLeague defeats, including convincing losses against top teams, so they arrive in Piraeus as underdogs seeking a “break” to bring their season back to life. For a neutral observer, it’s an ideal combination – one team chasing stability in the playoff zone, the other trying to save its campaign – which further increases the value of tickets for this event, because spectators get a game in which every possession has the potential to define someone’s season.

Peace and Friendship Stadium – a basketball temple on the coast of Piraeus

Peace and Friendship Stadium, located at Piraeus 185 47 in the Neo Faliro district on the coast of the Saronic Gulf, has for decades been synonymous with the loudest basketball environment in Europe. The arena, with a capacity of around 11,800 seats, was designed in the late 1980s and has since hosted numerous European and world events, from EuroBasket to Olympic tournaments, but it has been most defined by the red-and-white identity of Olympiacos. The recent news that the club signed a 49-year agreement to take over management of the arena has only further strengthened the sense that SEF – as the fans call it – truly is Olympiacos’ home, which will also be felt in the atmosphere during this EuroLeague clash. With excellent transport connections via the metro line to central Athens and buses along the coastal avenue, the stadium is easily accessible to visiting fans who want to experience the full stands atmosphere. That is precisely why ticket sales for matchups like this often reach full capacity, and this duel is also expected to feature packed stands and a fan backdrop that prompts many to buy tickets as soon as the opportunity appears.

Piraeus as a backdrop – a city of port, ships, and basketball

Piraeus is formally the port city of Athens, the fifth-largest in Greece, but in the sporting perception of fans across Europe it is above all the home of Olympiacos and a place where basketball and football intertwine with the rhythm of one of the busiest passenger and container ports on the continent. Located just eight kilometers southwest of central Athens, Piraeus is connected to the city by a dense network of metro, tram, and bus lines, making it an ideal base for fans who want to combine a visit to the Acropolis with an evening game on the coast. With seaside promenades, the Mikrolimano marina, and a rich hospitality offer, the city provides plenty to do even before the opening tip, so Bayern fans traveling from Germany very often arrive a day earlier to make the most of an extended weekend. For such guests, timely planning of both accommodation and tickets is especially important – it’s worth researching accommodation offers in the host city in advance and, in parallel, securing tickets by clicking the button below, so that a stay in Piraeus doesn’t turn into a search for available seats in the stands.

History of the Olympiacos–Bayern matchup – when the home court dictates the rhythm

Head-to-head meetings between Olympiacos and Bayern in recent EuroLeague seasons have confirmed how much the home court matters at this level: most of their games have ended with a home win, and fans remember two extremes – tight finishes in Munich and convincing Olympiacos wins in Piraeus. Last season, the Greeks dismantled Bayern on their home floor by more than forty points, showing how difficult it is for visiting teams that fail to withstand the early pressure from the stands and the aggressive ball pressure defense. In the opposite direction, Bayern in earlier seasons has known how to use the support of the Audi Dome and surprise the favored Olympiacos, especially in games where three-point shooting and transition defense were at an elite level. This history of colliding styles – Olympiacos’ tough, controlled game and Bayern’s energetic, sometimes very “NBA” version – makes every new meeting a small chapter in a story that always brings something new. Precisely because of that rich context, fans want to be there live, so tickets for this event are often among the first to disappear from the offer as soon as the EuroLeague schedule comes up for planning winter trips.

Olympiacos 2025/2026: a team of stability, depth, and titles in summary

Olympiacos in the current season continues to build its identity on what made it one of Europe’s biggest clubs – tough defense, collective offense, and continuity on the staff led by coach Georgios Bartzokas. The roster is a combination of proven stars and additions that bring extra energy: scorer and wing Sasha Vezenkov is responsible for outside shooting and spacing in offense, playmaker Keenan Evans controls the tempo and the pick-and-roll, while Tyler Dorsey brings penetration and explosiveness on the perimeter. That blend of experience, shooting quality, and defensive toughness has turned the arena into a true fortress, where Olympiacos has already strung together a series of double-digit wins this season. The fact that after 17 games they stand at 10–7 with a solid point differential confirms that, despite a very packed season, they remain among the top contenders, and every home game in Piraeus is an opportunity to further strengthen their position in the standings. Because of that, ticket sales are expected to be intense right up to game day, because fans know well that precisely these games against clubs from the lower part of the table are crucial for the ambition of securing a favorable path to the playoffs.

Bayern 2025/2026: between the Bundesliga summit and the EuroLeague fight for survival

Bayern in the 2025/2026 season lives a double life – while in the domestic league it holds the top of the table and recently, with a coaching change, further reinforced its favorite status, in the EuroLeague it struggles with a 5–13 record, a negative point differential of more than one hundred points, and losing streaks that have eroded the team’s confidence. The core of the team consists of German national team leaders such as Andreas Obst, who has already played several shooting-explosive games, and experienced forwards and centers like Vladimir Lučić, Oscar Da Silva, and Leon Kratzer, while reinforcements from the NBA and other European clubs – for example Spencer Dinwiddie or Wenyen Gabriel – are tasked with adding an extra dose of physicality and creation. Still, numerous road losses, including convincing failures against Fenerbahçe and Baskonia, have shown that Bayern struggles to maintain focus through all 40 minutes on the toughest EuroLeague courts. Precisely because of that, the game in Piraeus carries additional weight – success could turn the entire season around, while another loss would further complicate the fight for the play-in – so Bayern fans traveling from Munich will also look for a way, with loud support and timely ticket purchases, to try to give the team an extra boost from the stands.

Tactical clash: Olympiacos’ physical defense versus Bayern’s perimeter shooting

Tactically, the meeting in Piraeus should bring a collision of two worlds: on one side stands Olympiacos, which builds its game on tough half-court defense, pressure on the first passing line, and rebounding control, while on the other is Bayern’s recognizable perimeter shooting and an attempt to speed up the tempo to avoid a longer possession in which they lack creativity. The Greek team will aim to slow the pace and attack Bayern’s interior line via post-up situations, while constantly seeking mismatches for Vezenkov or strong centers who can punish the visitors’ weaknesses in the paint. Bayern, conversely, will look for open looks for Obst and Isiaha Mike, pick-and-pop situations, and transition after steals, because it is clear that in a slower tempo they struggle to break down Olympiacos’ defensive schemes. For fans in the arena, that means a big chess match in which every coaching adjustment and every scoring run will further ignite the atmosphere – and precisely for such details, tickets for this event are experienced as an investment in an evening of top-level tactical and emotional rollercoaster.

Atmosphere, fan traditions, and why a game in Piraeus is remembered for years

Olympiacos fans have for years had the reputation of being one of the most passionate basketball crowds in Europe, and the stands of SEF often create the impression that there are more people in the arena than the official capacity allows. Red-and-white flags, choreographies across entire sections, and nonstop chanting from the first to the last possession make this venue an extremely unpleasant road trip, and at the same time an unforgettable experience for all neutral sports lovers who find themselves in the stands. During EuroLeague games like these, every run of a few consecutive threes or a block turns into a volcanic eruption of noise, and it is especially impressive when fans, before the game, turn off the lights and, with music, welcome the players’ entrance onto the court. Ticket sales, therefore, are not only a matter of numbers, but also a matter of belonging – many fans come to the same arena for generations and pass the tradition on to their children, so buying tickets for games like these is a kind of family ritual. Those who want to feel that charge from the front row know well that the smartest move is to secure their tickets as soon as they see them available, and treat themselves to an evening after which stories are retold for weeks.

Practical information: how to get to the arena and where to sleep

For fans planning a trip to the game, logistics are just as important as roster analysis. Peace and Friendship Stadium is located right next to the main coastal avenue connecting Athens and Piraeus, so the easiest way to reach it is by the metro line that connects central Athens with Piraeus – the Faliro exit station is just a few minutes’ walk from the arena. In addition to the metro, numerous city buses stop in the immediate vicinity, which is a big advantage for fans coming from different parts of the wider Athens region or from ferries in the port of Piraeus. Many will choose to combine the game with a tourist tour of Athens, so it is useful to research accommodation near the venue in time to avoid rushing between the hotel, sightseeing, and the 21:15 tip-off. Since heavy traffic is expected, especially before the start of the game, the recommendation is to arrive at least an hour early, pick up tickets, and calmly find your seat in the stands – another reason why buying tickets in advance reduces stress and leaves more time to enjoy the game itself.

Planning your stay: combining basketball, sea, and nightlife

Those coming from outside Athens or from other countries can turn the Olympiacos – Bayern game into a perfect winter city break, because Piraeus and Athens offer a rich selection of culture, gastronomy, and nightlife. In the morning, it’s possible to visit the Acropolis, Plaka, and Monastiraki, have coffee on Athens terraces, and then in the late afternoon head down to the coast where the arena and the marina are located. In the evening, after the game ends, fans can continue on to the many tavernas and bars in Piraeus or return to central Athens, so it’s wise, already when booking tickets, to also look at accommodation for fans on game day that offers easy access to both the arena and the city’s attractions. That turns the entire trip into a rounded experience in which the game tickets are the central moment, while the rest of the day is filled with sightseeing, gastronomy, and socializing with fans from all over Europe. This approach is especially appealing to younger audiences and families who want more than just a sports event – they want a story, memories, and photos from the stands that will remind them of the winter when the EuroLeague in Piraeus was the main topic.

Why now is the right time to secure your tickets

As the game date approaches and the EuroLeague calendar enters the phase in which every loss or win “counts” multiple times, interest in tickets for the Olympiacos – Bayern duel is becoming ever more intense. For the hosts, it’s an opportunity to confirm their status as contenders for the top of the standings and further strengthen their position ahead of the final rounds, while Bayern seeks an upset in Piraeus that would bring the season back from the worry zone into the hope zone. Precisely that combination of motives, along with the iconic coastal arena and a passionate crowd, makes demand for tickets extremely high, and the best seats in the lower rows and behind the team benches usually disappear first. Whoever wants to be part of this story up close has hardly a better option than to buy tickets already now via the button below, to be sure that on January 9 at 21:15 they will be in their seat as the lights go out and the spotlights come on over the court at the moment the players step onto the floor. In a season in which the expanded EuroLeague raises the spectacle standards, tickets for games like these are not just paper or a QR code – they are a key to entering an atmosphere that is hard to describe, and easy to crave again.Sources:
- EuroLeague – official standings and statistics for the 2025/2026 season.
- Greek and international sports portals – analysis of Olympiacos and Bayern form and reports from recent games
- Official Olympiacos and arena websites – information on the arena, capacity, and location
- Tourist and informational portals about Piraeus and Athens – description of the city context, transport, and attractions

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