Maccabi Tel Aviv Considers Cyprus for EuroLeague Home Games
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv is considering hosting its EuroLeague home games in Cyprus instead of Belgrade due to shorter travel times and potential cost savings. The club is in talks with Cypriot officials about the move, which could also increase fan attendance.
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- Maccabi Tel Aviv may move EuroLeague home games to Cyprus.
- Cyprus offers shorter travel times for players and fans.
- The move could increase fan attendance and reduce costs.
- Discussions are underway with Cypriot officials.
- The EuroLeague season begins soon.
Maccabi Tel Aviv is reportedly exploring the possibility of hosting its upcoming EuroLeague home games in Cyprus due to the ongoing security situation in Israel. The basketball club, which has been playing its home games in Belgrade, Serbia, since the conflict began, is said to be in discussions with Cypriot officials about relocating its home venue to the nearby island nation.
Reports from Greece and Cyprus indicate that Maccabi representatives have held talks with Cypriot government figures regarding the potential hosting of EuroLeague matches. Two suitable arenas in Cyprus have reportedly been identified. Cypriot media outlets suggest that the move is highly probable.
The potential shift to Cyprus is seen as advantageous for player recovery, as the flight duration from Israel to Cyprus is significantly shorter than to Belgrade, reportedly one-third the length. This shorter travel time is also expected to encourage more fans to attend games, as flights to Cyprus are more affordable than those to Serbia, potentially boosting the club's home-game atmosphere and economic situation.
Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv are set to begin their EuroLeague campaigns on Thursday, September 22, 2026. The decision regarding Maccabi's home venue is expected soon as the season approaches.
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