Maccabi Tel Aviv selects Spyros Kyprianou Arena as new EuroLeague home base

Maccabi Tel Aviv has officially selected the Spyros Kyprianou Arena in Limassol, Cyprus, as its new home venue for EuroLeague basketball matches, relocating from its previous base in Serbia. The decision follows a successful on-site inspection conducted on October 6 by representatives from the Cyprus Sports Organisation, Maccabi, and senior police officials. The venue, which underwent significant renovations for the FIBA EuroBasket, has been deemed compliant with operational and safety requirements, pending final formal approval from EuroLeague organizers.

To ensure security during these high-profile events, local authorities have implemented strict protocols. While the arena has a capacity of 6,000, attendance for Maccabi’s games will be capped at 5,000. Further restrictions include a ban on personal belongings, the requirement of a fan card for entry, and police control of the facility 24 hours prior to each match. The first game is scheduled for October 22 against Real Madrid. This relocation presents a complex operational task for the Cyprus Police, particularly due to upcoming fixtures against Turkish clubs such as Fenerbahçe, Beşiktaş, and Anadolu Efes, as well as high-interest matches against Greek teams Olympiacos and Panathinaikos.