RoboMarkets AEK contests use of Spyros Kyprianou Arena by Maccabi Tel Aviv

The volleyball team of RoboMarkets AEK has publicly expressed strong opposition to the decision to grant the Spyros Kyprianou Sports Center to Maccabi Tel Aviv for its EuroLeague home games. AEK officials argue that this decision disrupts their pre-existing schedule and training commitments, asserting that they should not be displaced from their home venue. The club emphasized that while hosting a high-level European team is a positive development for Cypriot sports, it should not be prioritized over the needs of local clubs that have already secured agreements for the facility's use.

In response to the backlash, the Cyprus Volleyball Federation (KOPE) issued a statement clarifying that they were not consulted regarding the decision, as the management of the Spyros Kyprianou arena is handled exclusively by the Cyprus Sports Organization (KOA). KOPE further noted that AEK did not contact the federation to discuss these concerns prior to issuing their public statement. The presidents of KOPE and the Cyprus Sports Organization are scheduled to meet on October 8, 2026, to discuss the administrative management of the venue and address the issues raised by the club.