PAOK FC · Thessaloniki, Greece
Toumba Stadium is a soccer venue located in Thessaloniki, Greece, with a seating capacity of 29,000. It is home to PAOK FC, who compete in Super League Greece. Toumba Stadium is one of 14 venues in Greece tracked on TurfNurd, and ranks 4th among Super League Greece stadiums by capacity.
When you step into the heart of Thessaloniki's Toumba neighborhood, you'll find yourself in the shadow of one of Greek football's most atmospheric venues. Since 1959, this stadium has been the fortress of PAOK FC, and while it's officially called PAOK Stadium, locals will only know what you mean if you call it Toumba. The name has stuck so firmly over the decades that it's become inseparable from the passionate borough that surrounds it, where black and white striped flags hang from balconies and match day is practically a local holiday.
Visiting Toumba means experiencing Greek football culture at its most intense. The stadium may serve multiple purposes, but make no mistake, this is a football temple first and foremost. owned by the club itself, it pulses with a sense of belonging that's rare in modern sport. Whether you're catching a league match or a European night under the lights, the surrounding Toumba district offers authentic tavernas and cafes where supporters gather hours before kickoff, their voices rising in songs you'll hear echoing again from the terraces. Plan your visit for an evening game if possible, when the floodlights ignite and the stadium becomes the beating heart of this working class corner of Greece's second city.
