Panathinaikos secures record naming rights deal for Votanikos stadium

Panathinaikos FC has officially reached a historic seven-year naming rights agreement with the betting company Novibet for its new stadium currently under construction in Votanikos. The deal, orchestrated by commercial director Giorgos Stathopoulos, is described as the largest commercial naming agreement in the history of Greek sports, with financial terms comparable to European Champions League clubs. Negotiations for this partnership entered their final phase in early October, following an exclusive discussion period granted to Novibet.

While construction at the site continues at an intense pace—with workers now beginning the installation of the stadium roof—the official name remains a guarded secret. Contrary to speculation that the arena would be named after the sponsor, the club intends to select a name reflecting its Athenian roots, similar to the naming convention of AEK Athens’ Agia Sophia stadium. The club has been providing periodic updates on the construction progress as the project nears completion in the coming months, marking a significant milestone in the team's future development.