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Olympiacos

Olympiacos is a Greek multi-sport club based in Piraeus, best known internationally for its football team, Olympiacos F.C.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Olympiacos is a Greek multi-sport club based in Piraeus, best known internationally for its football team, Olympiacos F.C. The club was founded on 10 March 1925, and its name and emblem were inspired by the ancient Olympic Games. Olympiacos F.C. is the most successful club in Greek football history and won the UEFA Europa Conference League in 2024, the first major European trophy won by a Greek football club.

History

Olympiacos was founded on 10 March 1925 after the merger of local football clubs in Piraeus. It developed into one of Greece's major football institutions and remains part of Olympiacos CFP.

Stadium and identity

The team plays at Karaiskakis Stadium in Piraeus, which has a capacity of 33,334. Its colours, crest, and name are linked to the symbolism of ancient Olympism.

Domestic success

Olympiacos has won more Greek league, cup, and super cup titles than any other club, according to the provided sources. It has also set records for consecutive league championships.

European success

In 2024, Olympiacos won the UEFA Europa Conference League, becoming the first Greek football club to win a major European competition. This marked a milestone in the club's international history.

Key facts

  • Olympiacos is a multi-sport club founded in Piraeus in 1925.
  • It is the most successful club in Greek football history.
  • Olympiacos won the UEFA Europa Conference League in 2024, the first Greek club to win a European trophy.
  • Its name and emblem are inspired by the ancient Olympic Games.
  • Home matches are played at Karaiskakis Stadium with a capacity of 33,334.
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Canadian context

Olympiacos has academy and fan-related activities outside Greece, including references to academy locations in Canada in the provided sources.[10]

Frequently asked questions

What is Olympiacos?
Olympiacos is a Greek multi-sport club from Piraeus, best known for its football team, Olympiacos F.C.
When was Olympiacos founded?
It was founded on 10 March 1925.
Where does Olympiacos play home matches?
Olympiacos F.C. plays home matches at Karaiskakis Stadium in Piraeus.
Why is the club called Olympiacos?
Its name was inspired by the ancient Olympic Games and reflects Olympic ideals from ancient Greece.
What is Olympiacos's biggest European achievement?
Its biggest European achievement is winning the UEFA Europa Conference League in 2024.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://bn.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympiacos_F.C.
    Supports: Founding date, parent club, stadium, title counts, club identity
  2. Wikipedia — https://gl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympiacos_F.C.
    Supports: Club identity, Piraeus base, success in Greek football
  3. Wikipedia — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympiakos_F%C3%BAtbol_Club
    Supports: Founding date, merger origin, first major European trophy in 2024
  4. Wikiwand — https://www.wikiwand.com/en/articles/Olympiacos_F.C.
    Supports: Home ground, capacity, 2024 Conference League win, club identity
  5. Olympiacos Soccer Club Washington, DC — https://olympiacosdc.com/index.php/about
    Supports: Academy presence in Canada mentioned in club academy network