Limassol implements high-security measures for Maccabi Tel Aviv EuroLeague games

Maccabi Tel Aviv is set to play its EuroLeague home games at the Spyros Kyprianou arena in Limassol, Cyprus, starting with a match against Hapoel Tel Aviv on November 12, 2026. This transition follows the club's three-year tenure in Belgrade and was officially approved by the EuroLeague on November 4. Due to the sensitive geopolitical situation in the Middle East, Cypriot authorities have classified the fixtures as high-risk operations, implementing draconian security measures.

Police are conducting multi-layered operations, involving anti-terrorism units and intelligence services. The venue will be kept under police guard, with metal detectors at entrances and strict identity checks. Tickets are sold exclusively online; Cypriot buyers must provide ID and fan card details, while international fans must register passport numbers. Authorities have authorized a maximum of 3,000 tickets for Maccabi supporters and 1,500 for the local public, though some reports indicate Hapoel fans have secured 150 tickets. Police will escort teams throughout their stay in Cyprus, and traffic regulations or road closures near the arena are expected to facilitate secure transit.