The 1960–61 Alpha Ethniki was the 25th season of the highest football league of Greece.
The season began on 17 September 1960 and ended on 2 July 1961 with the play-off match.
Panathinaikos won their second consecutive and fifth Greek title.
The point system was: Win: 3 points - Draw: 2 points - Loss: 1 point.