Maccabi Tel Aviv considers Limassol as potential EuroLeague home venue

Maccabi Tel Aviv is exploring the possibility of relocating its EuroLeague home games from Belgrade to the Spyros Kyprianou arena in Limassol, Cyprus. The Cypriot government has officially granted approval for hosting the matches at this facility, citing the island's geographic proximity to Israel and its ability to meet necessary security standards.

While Cyprus remains the primary alternative, the final decision rests with EuroLeague officials. Reports from the Jerusalem Post indicate that approval is still pending, as Maccabi continues to prioritize a return to Israel. EuroLeague CEO Paulius Motiejunas and other league representatives have recently visited Israel to evaluate security conditions at games attended by spectators. According to Ynet, the club aims to finalize its venue decision by the end of October to potentially host the derby against Hapoel Tel Aviv on November 12 in Limassol. Previous reports had suggested a potential start date for the new venue as early as October 22, though this timeline remains unconfirmed.

This development follows ongoing logistical challenges for the team due to regional security concerns, which previously forced the club to play its home games in Serbia.