The legendary “Rally of the Gods” returns to the WRC calendar from June 26 to 29, 2025, with its base once again in Lamia, nestled deep in the mountainous heart of central Greece. This 69th edition is a true endurance test, featuring 17 special stages totaling 345.76 competitive kilometers — the longest since its comeback in 2021.
This rally is the blueprint of what hardcore gravel rallying looks like: ultra-rough stages littered with rocks, cockpit temps pushing 50°C, and a surface that eats tires and suspension for breakfast. The Acropolis demands finesse, patience, and split-second strategy. Two passes per stage, no margin for errors, and tire fitting zones far from service parks — every decision is a tactical gamble.
| Event Name | EKO Acropolis Rally Greece 2025 |
| Championship: | World Rally Championship 2025 – Round 7 |
| Location | Lamia, Central Greece (Ceremonial start in Athens) |
| Dates | June 26-29, 2025 |
| Surface | Gravel |
| Length | 345,76 Km of Special Stages |
| Official Website: | Visit the event page |
LIVE TIMINGS | ENTRY LIST | RALLY MAP |
Mark your calendars for all WRC 2025 events:
| Round | Event | Date | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rallye Monte-Carlo (Monaco) | 26/01 | Tarmac |
| 2 | Rally Sweden (Sweden) | 16/02 | Snow |
| 3 | Safari Rally Kenya (Kenya) | 23/03 | Gravel |
| 4 | Rally Islas Canarias (Spain) | 27/04 | Tarmac |
| 5 | Vodafone Rally de Portugal (Portugal) | 18/05 | Gravel |
| 6 | Rally Italia Sardegna (Italy) | 08/06 | Gravel |
| 7 | EKO Acropolis Rally Greece (Greece) | 29/06 | Gravel |
| 8 | Delfi Rally Estonia (Estonia) | 20/07 | Gravel |
| 9 | Secto Rally Finland (Finland) | 03/08 | Gravel |
| 10 | Rally del Paraguay (Paraguay) | 31/08 | Gravel |
| 11 | Rally Chile Bio Bío (Chile) | 14/09 | Gravel |
| 12 | Central European Rally (Austria/Czech Republic/Germany) | 19/10 | Tarmac |
| 13 | FORUM8 Rally Japan (Japan) | 09/11 | Tarmac |
| 14 | Rally Saudi Arabia (Saudi Arabia) | 30/11 | Gravel |
| Instagram: @fiawrc | Live Streaming: Rally.Tv | YouTube: FIA WRC Channel | Facebook: FIA WRC Page |
Thursday, June 26: the rally kicks off with SS1 “EKO Athens SSS”, a high-drama super special in downtown Athens in front of the historic Panathenaic Stadium.
Friday, June 27: the real fight begins with “Aghii Theodori” (2×26.76 km), “Loutraki,” and a twilight blast through the revived “Elatia” test.
Saturday, June 28: the most grueling day with 3 stages — Pavliani, Karoutes, Inohori — each repeated for over 171 km of action.
Sunday, June 29: the finale runs through Smokovo and the mythical “Tarzan” (2×23.37 km), with the second pass as the Power Stage.
The 2025 Acropolis entry list is stacked: 12 Rally1 machines, 36 in WRC2, and 16 in WRC3 (including 9 Junior WRC entries). From seasoned title contenders like Neuville, Tänak, Ogier, Rovanperä and Katsuta, to rising stars like Ottmäki and the Junior crew of Gill, Johansson, and Türkkan — the field is primed for war against the harshest test in the championship.
At Vittorio Caneva Rally School, we don’t just teach gravel driving — we engineer the mindset and technique needed to survive and dominate events like the Acropolis. In our 2WD and 4WD Pro Gravel Rally Courses, we prepare drivers to face exactly what Greece throws at them:
Long-travel suspension tuning to absorb the brutal surface.
Smooth aggression to preserve tires and reduce punctures.
Thermal stress training to handle five hours of stage time in scorching heat.
Surface reading & pace note adaptation, to make smart tire choices between loops.
If you’re targeting a career from amateur to WRC2 or beyond, your ability to handle events like Acropolis defines your ceiling. Our training isn’t hypothetical — it’s built on decades of field development under conditions like these.
Pre-event coaching: how to recon Greek gravel and adapt urban specials.
In-stage simulation: real “Tarzan” recon segments, reaction training for kickback and line evolution.
Codriver programs: efficient pacenote phrasing, tire call inputs, and energy management.
Post-stage debriefs: personalized solutions you’ll apply directly on real-world stages.
It’s Round 7 of the WRC, and easily the most physically punishing.
Cars that finish in Lamia have proven world-class reliability and robustness.
More than a rally — it’s a battle for endurance supremacy. A full-scope test where everything we teach gets validated.
In short: Acropolis Rally 2025 is a high-stakes, high-impact battleground. From Lamia to the brutal Tarzan, drivers face a test of attrition where skill meets survival. For those who train with us, it’s more than a rally — it’s where preparation meets opportunity.