Israeli Basketball Premier League Releases 2026/27 Schedule Featuring First Tel Aviv Derby in October
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
The Israeli Basketball Premier League released its 2026/27 schedule, with the first Tel Aviv derby set for early November and new fan-friendly game times introduced.
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- The first Tel Aviv derby between Maccabi and Hapoel Tel Aviv is scheduled for the fourth round in early November.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv will host Hapoel Jerusalem in the sixth round, while Hapoel Tel Aviv faces Hapoel Jerusalem in the third round.
- The season opener runs from October 9 to 12, featuring key matchups including Maccabi Tel Aviv vs. Hapoel Galil Elyon.
- New game times will generally start between 18:30 and 20:15, with the main game at 20:55 each round.
- Some Friday games will start up to three hours before Sabbath to accommodate fans and families.
The Israeli Basketball Premier League announced the schedule for the 2026/27 season on August 27, 2026, marking the start of an exciting new campaign. The first Tel Aviv derby between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv is set for the fourth round, scheduled between November 1 and November 2. Maccabi Tel Aviv will host Hapoel Jerusalem for the first time in the sixth round (November 13-16), while the heated match between Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem will take place earlier, in the third round (October 23-26).
The opening round, from October 9 to 12, features Maccabi Tel Aviv hosting Hapoel Galil Elyon at Menora Mivtachim Arena. Hapoel Jerusalem will visit Hapoel Holon at the Toto Hall, and Hapoel Tel Aviv will travel south to face Hapoel Be’er Sheva/Dimona at the Conch Arena. Other opening games include Ironi Kiryat Ata vs. Hapoel HaEmek, Bnei Herzliya vs. Maccabi Ramat Gan, Maccabi Rishon LeZion vs. Hapoel Ironi Eilat, and Maccabi Ashdod vs. Ironi Nes Ziona.
The league also introduced new game times following consultations with fans, aiming to enhance accessibility and attendance. Except for the main game of each round, matches will generally start no earlier than 18:30 and no later than 20:15. Some games may be held on Fridays, starting up to three hours before Sabbath begins. The main game of each round will kick off at 20:55. This schedule adjustment is intended to make attending games easier for families and supporters, contributing to what the league expects to be one of the most thrilling seasons yet.
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