# Greek 2026–27 sports competitions and club developments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greek-202627-sports-competitions > Updated: 2026-08-22T21:17:32.000Z. Sources: 36. Developments: 13. Preparations for the 2026–27 Greek sports season have intensified, particularly within the PAOK organization. In volleyball, the club entered a new phase by finalizing a definitive agreement with businessman Antonis Ts alopoulos to co-fund and manage the men’s team through a joint administration committee. Simultaneously, PAOK moved toward securing the PAOK Sports Arena (KAE) for home matches and introduced a €20 season ticket card for indoor events. Other volleyball developments include the signing of Marian Katsali for the women’s team and the appointment of Nikos Kovatsov as an assistant coach for the men’s senior team and academy head coach at Armenian Piraeus. In basketball, PAOK established a strategic partnership with DEKA academy to integrate youth teams into its structure. For the women’s basketball team, head coach Angelos Aggelidis renewed his contract, and the roster was bolstered by Nefeli Stoupa and the return of Elena Boutsouki. Guard Angeliki Vintsilaio, who also renewed her partnership, expressed high ambitions for European competition. In football, PAOK FC is actively contesting a disciplinary ruling. The club has launched an official appeal to UEFA regarding a two-match suspension handed to captain Andrija Živković following a direct red card during a match against Anderlecht. Management considers the dismissal unjust and is seeking to reduce the penalty to a single match. The goal is to ensure the Serbian winger is available for the decisive UEFA Conference League Play-Off second leg against Brann in Bergen, Norway, on August 27. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-22: PAOK FC appeals to UEFA over Andrija Živković suspension PAOK FC is appealing to UEFA to reduce Andrija Živković’s two-match suspension to one, aiming to have the captain available for the decisive UEFA Conference League Play-Off against Brann. 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/elena-boutsouki-returns-to-paok-womens-basketball ### 2026-08-22: Angeliki Vintsilaio discusses PAOK's basketball ambitions PAOK guard Angeliki Vintsilaio discusses her contract renewal and the team's goal to reach European competition in the upcoming basketball season. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/angeliki-vintsilaio-discusses-paoks-basketball-ambitions ### 2026-08-03: PAOK Basketball Club Forms Strategic Partnership with DEKA Academy PAOK basketball club announced a strategic partnership with DEKA academy to integrate its youth teams and create a development pathway, bolstering the club’s infrastructure and future talent pool. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paok-basketball-club-forms-strategic-partnership-with-deka-academy ### 2026-07-30: Greek clubs announce coaching appointments for 2026‑27 season Armenian Piraeus adds Nikos Kovatsov as academy head coach and men’s assistant, while PAOK women’s basketball renews Angelos Aggelidis as head coach for 2026‑27. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-clubs-announce-coaching-appointments-for-202627-season ### 2026-07-27: PAOK volleyball launches new era with Antonis Ts alopoulos partnership and arena deal PAOK partners with Antonis Ts alopoulos to co‑fund and manage its men’s volleyball team and finalises a deal with KAE for PAOK Sports Arena use, boosting the club’s sports operations. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paok-moves-forward-on-arena-deal-and-mens-volleyball-leadership ### 2026-07-23: PAOK reinstates Antonis Tsalopeoul as volleyball sponsor amid veteran ticket dispute PAOK plans to bring back Antonis Tsalopeoul as volleyball sponsor while veteran Demetris Kalpakis protests the club's ticket giveaway to former players. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paok-reinstates-antonis-tsalopeoul-as-volleyball-sponsor-amid-veteran-ticket-dispute ### 2026-07-23: Greek Handball Premier and Women's Basketball 2026‑27 season schedules unveiled Greek Handball Premier, Women's Basketball League 1 and National League 1 have published their 2026‑27 season schedules, outlining match dates, opponents and venues for clubs such as AEK, PAOK and Olympiacos. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-basketball-leagues-unveil-202627-season-schedules ### 2026-07-21: Greek Women's Volley League 2026-27 schedule set, Super Cup final on Oct 10 Greek women's Volley League 2026‑27 schedule announced; season starts 17 Oct 2026. Super Cup final set for 10 Oct 2026 between Panathinaikos and Panionios. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-womens-volley-league-2026-27-schedule-set-super-cup-final-on-oct-10 ### 2026-07-20: PAOK men's volleyball eyes future partnership with sponsor Antonis Tsalo PAOK’s amateur club will meet sponsor Antonis Tsalo on 20 July to discuss a major financial boost and possible expanded involvement in the men's volleyball team. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paok-mens-volleyball-eyes-future-partnership-with-sponsor-antonis-tsalo ### 2026-07-14: Greek clubs AO Thiras and PAOK set European volleyball draws for 2026‑27 AO Thiras women’s team and PAOK men’s team have been drawn into the 2026‑27 CEV Challenge Cup and CEV Cup respectively, with PAOK set to face Romania’s Arkanta Galati and AO Thiras awaiting its first opponent. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-clubs-ao-thiras-and-paok-set-european-volleyball-draws-for-202627 ### 2026-07-13: Kozani launches 2026 European Wakeboard Championship Kozani's central square hosted the opening ceremony of the 2026 European Wakeboard Championship, with 130 athletes from 15 nations set to compete on Lake Polyfytos from July 15‑18, boosting local tourism and文化. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kozani-launches-2026-european-wakeboard-championship ### 2026-07-10: Greece Sets Stage for 2026 Wakeboard Championship and Super League Draw Greece will host the 2026 European Wakeboard Championship in Kozani with 130 athletes from 15 nations, and on 16 July Kalamata will hold the Super League draw, its first appearance in the lottery in 25 years. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-sets-stage-for-2026-wakeboard-championship-and-super-league-draw ### 2026-07-07: Greek volleyball and water polo clubs confirmed for 2026‑27 European competitions Greek volleyball and women’s water polo clubs have been drawn into European and domestic competitions for the 2026‑27 season, with detailed fixtures announced for both sports. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-volleyball-and-water-polo-clubs-confirmed-for-202627-european-competitions --- Cite as: Greek 2026–27 sports competitions and club developments. 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