Beitar Jerusalem Warns Fans Ahead of Season Opener at Bloomfield Stadium

Beitar Jerusalem will begin the 2026/27 Israeli Premier League season with a one-match delay after their opening game against Hapoel Tel Aviv was postponed. The rescheduled match against Hapoel Tel Aviv will take place on September 3, following the latter's qualification for the Conference League playoffs. Consequently, Beitar's first league game will be on August 29 against Maccabi Netanya, hosted at Bloomfield Stadium in Tel Aviv instead of their home ground, Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem.

The club issued a firm warning to its supporters regarding behavior during matches at Bloomfield, emphasizing a strict commitment to maintaining order and protecting stadium property. Beitar Jerusalem has pledged to the stadium management and the Tel Aviv police to prevent any disturbances or damage. The club noted that any violations, including the use of pyrotechnics or disorderly conduct, could force them to relocate to a significantly smaller venue unable to accommodate their full fan base. The club also revealed it had already paid tens of thousands of shekels in compensation for damages caused after a recent Toto Cup match.

The temporary move to Bloomfield is due to ongoing renovations at Teddy Stadium, necessitated by damage to the pitch during the Maccabiah Games. These renovations are expected to continue through the early rounds of the league. Beitar Jerusalem aims to return to Teddy Stadium by the seventh round, scheduled for October 17, when they will host Maccabi Tel Aviv after the international break.

The club hopes the change of venue will not affect fan support and expects the team to start the season strongly against Maccabi Netanya. Their goal is to navigate the initial period away from home successfully, accumulate points, and be ready for a homecoming match at Teddy Stadium in mid-October.