Israeli Premier League Round 3 Schedule Released with Be'er Sheva vs. Maccabi Tel Aviv Highlight

The Israeli Football League Management announced the schedule for the third round of the Premier League, with the key match being Hapoel Be'er Sheva versus Maccabi Tel Aviv. However, the exact date of this central game remains undecided and depends entirely on Be'er Sheva's progress in European competitions. If Be'er Sheva qualifies for the UEFA Champions League group stage, the match date will be set only after the first league match date in the Champions League is scheduled, following the southern club's request regarding their European match day. Conversely, if Be'er Sheva drops to the UEFA Europa League, the game against Maccabi Tel Aviv is pre-scheduled for Monday, September 7.

The full round begins on Saturday, September 5, with three matches: Maccabi Petah Tikva hosting Ironi Tiberias at Shlomo Biton Stadium (19:45, broadcast on 5MAX), Hapoel Jerusalem hosting Hapoel Kiryat Shmona at Rehovot Stadium (19:45, 5LIVE), and Maccabi Haifa playing at home against Hapoel Petah Tikva at Sammy Ofer Stadium (20:30). On Monday, September 7, three more matches will complete the round: Maccabi Netanya vs. Hapoel Haifa at Netanya Stadium (19:45), Hapoel Tel Aviv vs. Hapoel Ramat Gan at Bloomfield Stadium (20:00), and Bnei Sakhnin vs. Beitar Jerusalem at Doha Stadium (20:15). The Be'er Sheva vs. Maccabi Tel Aviv match will be scheduled either on this day or later, depending on Be'er Sheva's European fixtures.

This scheduling approach reflects the league's coordination with European competitions to accommodate Israeli clubs' continental commitments. Fans await the final confirmation of the marquee match date, which will significantly impact the league's third round dynamics.