Hellinikon Complex

The Hellinikon Complex was situated in the south-west of Athens, on the site of the former Hellinikon International Airport, which closed in 2001. It consisted of six separate venues, initially planned as temporary structures: the two Olympic Indoor Halls hosting the basketball, fencing and handball matches; the Hellinikon Hockey Centre; the Hellinikon Canoe/Kayak/Slalom Centre; the Olympic Baseball Centre; and the Olympic Softball Stadium.

Hellinikon Complex
© 2019 / Milos Bicanski / IOC | A view of the Olympic Fencing Hall and the Olympic Indoor Hall at the Hellenikon Complex.

Post-Games plans included the creation of one of the largest European metropolitan parks. However, a variety of economic and political factors have hindered efforts to formulate a comprehensive development plan.  

As of 2025, they have been demolished to make way for a new development project.

Athens 2004