All preparations for PAOK's 2026-27 campaign will get underway before August 15. Head Coach Andrea Trinchieri will begin laying the foundations for the team's new era from the very start of preseason, with the full preparation schedule already finalized for this demanding period.
The team's first practice is scheduled for Wednesday, August 12, while all players will undergo the required medical and ergometric tests between August 9 and 11.
PAOK's first preseason game will take place on August 22 against TFT Skopje. From August 24 to 31, the team will hold the main stage of its preseason training camp in Metsovo, where it will also play two friendly games: against Peristeri Betsson on August 29 and newly promoted GBL side Vikos Falcons Ioannina on August 31.
On September 5-6, PAOK will participate in an international tournament in Udine, Italy, alongside Reggio Emilia, Napoli, and hosts Udine.
The team will then travel to Milan for a friendly games against EA7 Emporio Armani Milan on September 12, before competing in the Pavlos Giannakopoulos International Tournament, hosted by Panathinaikos AKTOR, at OAKA from September 18 to 20.
Further details regarding PAOK's complete preseason schedule and friendly games will be announced soon.
PAOK's official schedule will begin in late September with the Greek Super Cup on September 26-27 (the host city is yet to be confirmed). The team will then open its BKT EuroCup campaign on September 29-30, followed by the opening round of the Stoiximan Greek Basketball League (GBL) on October 3-4.