EuroLeague CEO to Visit Israel Amid Efforts to Return Games
Efforts are underway to bring EuroLeague and EuroCup games back to Israel, with Maccabi Tel Aviv Chairman Shimon Mizrahi and Professional Manager Claudio Coldebella meeting with EuroLeague CEO Jordi Bertomeu and Competition Manager Diego Giann. The meeting aimed to secure Israel as a venue for games involving the three Israeli clubs participating in the competitions: Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv in the EuroLeague, and Hapoel Jerusalem in the EuroCup.
Maccabi Tel Aviv officially stated that no changes occurred following the meeting. However, Bertomeu and Giann are scheduled to visit Israel within the next two weeks as guests of Maccabi Tel Aviv for an observational visit.
Israeli teams have not hosted EuroLeague and EuroCup games in Israel for over two years, until December 2025. Games were moved abroad in March due to Operation "Swords of Iron" and the conflict with Iran. Currently, Maccabi Tel Aviv is hosting its home games in Belgrade, while Hapoel Tel Aviv is playing in Sofia until further notice.
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