Tel Aviv Derby Set to Clash in Toto Cup Final, Date Likely Late October or December

For the first time, the Toto Cup final will feature a Tel Aviv derby between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv, promising a major showdown during the football season. The Toto Cup pre-season stages have concluded, but the final's date remains undecided, with several possibilities under consideration. One option is to hold the match at the end of October, as was done last year. However, historical precedents suggest that if either team participates in European competitions, the final might be postponed until late December. The venue is also yet to be confirmed, but it is expected that both clubs will approve hosting the final at Bloomfield Stadium, which serves as the home ground for both teams and can accommodate their large fan bases. The announcement was made by Sport 5 on August 16, 2026.