Maccabi Tel Aviv secures Spyros Kyprianou Arena as new EuroLeague home venue in Cyprus

Maccabi Tel Aviv is set to relocate its EuroLeague home games to the Spyros Kyprianou Arena in Limassol, Cyprus. Following extensive security assessments, the Cyprus Police and relevant authorities have officially granted approval for the use of the stadium, which underwent significant renovations last year to host FIBA EuroBasket group stage matches.

During a site inspection held on October 6, officials, including representatives from Maccabi, the Cyprus Sports Organization, and Assistant Chiefs of Police, confirmed the venue's suitability. Authorities have decided to cap attendance at 5,000 spectators for these matches, despite the stadium's total capacity of 6,000, to prioritize safety and security protocols. Strict measures regarding crowd segregation and entry procedures will be enforced, particularly for matches against Turkish opponents such as Fenerbahçe, Beşiktaş, and Anadolu Efes.

While the Cypriot government and police have cleared the venue for use, the final administrative step remains the formal approval from EuroLeague organizers. Maccabi's representative, Panikos Konstantinou, noted that the remaining procedural requirements are being finalized. The team's first home game at the Limassol venue is tentatively scheduled for October 22.