Maccabi and Hapoel Tel Aviv Set to Clash in Basketball Super Cup Opener
Two of Tel Aviv's fiercest basketball rivals, Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv, are set to officially kick off the 2026/27 season with the Super Cup final on Thursday at 8:55 PM. The highly anticipated matchup follows a dramatic previous season where Maccabi Tel Aviv secured the league championship and swept Hapoel Tel Aviv in the finals series, 3-1.
Ahead of the game, coaches and players from both teams shared their thoughts. Ari Steinberg, Chairman of the League Management, expressed his excitement for the season's opening game, calling it the best possible start. He reflected on the challenges of the past season, noting the league's determination to continue playing despite security concerns and Home Front Command directives, emphasizing basketball's importance in Israeli life.
Steinberg credited the teams, players, and everyone involved for completing the season and bringing fans back to the arenas. He stated the league's ambition is not just survival but growth and enhancement, with ongoing efforts to make the league more attractive and competitive.
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