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E.A.K. Larissas
Alcazar
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Full nameEthniko Athlitiko Kentro Larissas
Former namesNational Stadium "Olympic Winner Crown Prince Constantine"
LocationGreece Larissa, Greece
Coordinates39°38′55.36″N 22°24′43.60″E / 39.6487111°N 22.4121111°E / 39.6487111; 22.4121111
OwnerGeneral Secretariat of Sports
OperatorAEL
Capacity13,108
SurfaceGrass
ScoreboardYes (nonworking)
Construction
Broke ground1965
Renovated2005
Tenants
AEL FC (1965–2010, 2013–2015)
AEL U20 FC (2015–present)
Apollon Larissa FC (2017)

Alcazar Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Larissa, Greece part of the National Sports Complex of Larissa (Εθνικό Αθλητικό Κέντρο Λάρισας-Ε.Α.Κ.Λ.). It got its nickname because it is located in the Alcazar park, in Larisa, which was named after the Arabic name for the park which means "The Castle". The stadium was the homeground of the football team AEL from 1964 to 2010, and from 2013 to 2015. It is currently the home ground of the club's youth squad (U-20) and Football League Club Apollon Larissa F.C. It holds 13,108 seats and was built in 1965.