World Diplomacy Convention Athens 2026

Saronida, Athens, 22-24 May 2026!

The premium Diplomacy event comes to Athens in May 2026 for a celebration of the values that make this hobby so unique.

Please bookmark this page and come back for more info as it becomes available.

That is what we know right now:

When exactly?

The tournament will be played across three days, with four rounds of play. These rounds will be:

  1. Friday 22/5 evening – 5pm 
  2. Saturday 23/5 morning – 9 am
  3. Saturday 23/5 afternoon – 4pm
  4. Sunday 24/5 morning – 10 am

    Where?

    In Saronida, a resort suburb of Athens, close to the Athens International Airport

    Main Venue: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jTBe7B9cqBvArfR88

    Auxilliary Venue: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1nxCYExvQJkNvmaP9

    As a Diplomacy player, I bet you know where Greece is:

    Greece
    Athens Metropolitan Area
    Saronida
    Saronida

    Saronida is quite close to Athens International Airport, an Uber will take you there for 30-40 euros.

    Being a resort town many affordable lodging options varying from AirBnBs to 5 star hotels are available nearby

    Screenshot

    We will play by the sea:

    https://maps.app.goo.gl/pah548cDhYSCqR1Y8

    The venue!

    This is the tournaments official beach, just across the road:

    WDC’s Official Beach

    We may throw a Beach Party there on Saturday night!

    WDC’s Official Beach

    Early eliminations will allow for a quick swim too!

    Runners will love our seaside trail:

    Running trail

    We will learn (or be reminded) why the Aegean Sea is called so:

    Sounion

    For people spending a few more days in Athens, there are many wonderful places to visit:

    The Acropolis, of course!
    Plaka and downtown Athens
    You may get lucky and get to see a show at the “Herodion” ancient theater, just under the Parthenon
    The seafront of Athens is wonderful

    And then there is the food!

    Ah, the food!

    A couple of hours from Athens by car or ferry you can get to:

    Delphi
    Hydra and the Saronic Gulf Islands
    Mykonos and the Cyclades

    More info:

    Rules and Code of Conduct

    Accomodation

    Transportation

    Travel to and in Greece

    FOMO Buildup

    Pre-tournament Activities.

    Registration form

    Registered Players

    Please email your queries to: WorldDipCon2026 at gmail dot com

    Comments

    4 responses to “World Diplomacy Convention Athens 2026”

    1. David Wreathall Avatar
      David Wreathall

      Hi.
      Looks good! Planning to come from the UK.
      Please can you add me to your email list?
      Thanks
      Dave

      1. Spyros Dovas Avatar
        Spyros Dovas

        Great! Looking forward to having you.
        Added to our email list.

      2. Vick Hall Avatar
        Vick Hall

        Blimeygood to see you are coming out of retirement Dave. Will see you there!

    2. roberto perego Avatar
      roberto perego

      WOW! I LIKE!

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