Fourth Maccabiada Set for January 2027 in Eilat

The fourth Maccabiada, a major sports event organized by the National Labor Federation and Maccabi Israel, is scheduled to take place in Eilat in January 2027. The announcement followed a meeting between Itamar Sharoni, Director General of the National Labor Federation, and Eilat Mayor Eli Lankri, along with professional teams from the municipality and the federation. This meeting aimed to strengthen the existing partnership for the upcoming event.

The Maccabiada has become a leading sports event for members of the National Labor Federation in Israel, attracting thousands of athletes from across the country to utilize Eilat's sports facilities. The upcoming event will feature popular sports such as futsal, volleyball, streetball, popular archery, padel, and tennis. The decision to host the fourth edition comes after the significant success of the previous Maccabiada held in Eilat in January.

Preparations for the event will commence shortly to ensure its success and reaffirm Eilat's status as the sports capital for workers in Israel. Mayor Lankri expressed Eilat's pride in hosting the event again, highlighting its positive impact on the city's economy, hotels, and businesses, and reinforcing its position as a tourism and sports hub. He pledged that Eilat is well-prepared to host a high-level event.

Director General Sharoni echoed these sentiments, thanking the Eilat municipality and Mayor Lankri for their partnership. He described the Maccabiada as more than just sports competitions, emphasizing its role in fostering community, sportsmanship, and genuine human connection. Sharoni stated that together with Eilat, they will continue to deliver an unforgettable experience for workers and athletes.