The stadium was originally built in 1948, making it one of the established older sports venues in the Athens metropolitan area.
It was renamed in 2003 to honor Georgios Kamaras, who played for the club from 1945 to 1962.
The ground underwent significant renovations in the early 2000s to meet requirements for European competitions.
Olympiacos FC used the venue as their temporary home ground during the 2002–2003 and 2003–2004 seasons while their own stadium was under reconstruction.
The stadium is noted for its proximity to residential apartment blocks, which directly overlook the stands.
Georgios Kamaras Stadium, known historically as Rizoupoli Stadium, is a multi-purpose venue located in the Rizoúpoli district of Athens. It serves as the home ground for Apollon Smyrnis, one of Greece's oldest football clubs. The stadium has an approximate capacity of 14,200 spectators. It features a single large main stand and smaller surrounding seating areas typical of older Mediterranean football venues. The facility is named after Georgios Kamaras, a legendary player who spent his entire career at Apollon Smyrnis. The venue has occasionally hosted international matches and high-stakes domestic league fixtures. The pitch is aligned along a north-south axis within a densely built-up urban residential area.
From the highest point of the main grandstand overlooking the pitch with the surrounding urban landscape of Athens in the background.
Bring a hat and sunscreen for day matches, as most of the seating is exposed to direct sunlight.
Check local fixtures in advance, as the stadium is only accessible to the public during organized sporting events.
Choose seats in the main grandstand for the best view and overhead coverage.
Attempting to enter the facility on non-match days as it remains locked for security purposes.
Open only on match days; the facility is typically closed to the public during the off-season or when no games are scheduled.
No flares, pyrotechnics, or large bags are permitted; team colors are expected in the home supporter sections.
