The stadium was originally inaugurated on November 4, 1951.
It replaced the historic 'Aris Stadium' which was located at the site of the present-day Thessaloniki International Exhibition Centre.
During the 2004 Summer Olympics, the venue was utilized as a football training site.
The stadium is colloquially named after the Charilaou neighborhood where it is geographically anchored.
Kleanthis Vikelidis, the stadium's namesake, was a key member of the Aris team that won the Greek Championship in 1946.
Kleanthis Vikelidis Stadium, commonly known as Charilaou, serves as the home ground for Aris Thessaloniki FC. Built in 1951, the stadium is situated in the Charilaou district of Thessaloniki. It currently features a capacity of approximately 12,000 to 15,000 spectators following various safety modernizations. The pitch is oriented along a north-south axis and is surrounded by four distinct stands. The stadium underwent significant renovations in 2004 to serve as a training facility during the Athens Olympic Games. It is named after Kleanthis Vikelidis, a prominent Aris player from the 1930s and 1940s. The venue remains an active professional sports facility hosting Super League Greece matches.
The main stadium entrance on Al. Papanastasiou Street featuring the club emblem and memorial signage.
Check the official Aris FC website for match schedules, as the stadium is inaccessible to the public on game days without a valid ticket.
Visit during the off-season or midweek when no events are scheduled to observe the exterior architecture.
Attempting to enter the stadium grounds during professional training sessions or match days without proper accreditation.
Closed to the public on match days and during private team training sessions.
Avoid wearing rival team colors if visiting during match days to prevent conflicts.
