Maccabi Tel Aviv shifts home EuroLeague games to Limassol amidst strict security

Maccabi Tel Aviv is set to host its home EuroLeague matches at the Spyros Kyprianou arena in Limassol, Cyprus, starting with a derby against Hapoel Tel Aviv on November 12, 2026. This follows the official approval on November 4 for the club to relocate its home venue from Belgrade to Cyprus, where it will play for the foreseeable future due to the security situation in Israel. Authorities have implemented a rigorous, multi-layered security plan, including hundreds of police officers, specialized anti-terrorism units, and metal detectors at stadium entrances. Fans are prohibited from bringing bags or dangerous items into the arena.

Ticket distribution is strictly controlled, with Cypriot authorities authorizing up to 3,000 tickets for Maccabi supporters and 1,500 for the local public per match. For the inaugural game, Hapoel Tel Aviv has secured 150 tickets, all of which are already sold out. Police will provide continuous escort services for the visiting teams, from their arrival through to their departure, and have warned of potential traffic diversions near the venue. The operation is treated as a high-risk event, with security measures reviewed and adjusted before each game to ensure the safety of players, officials, and spectators.