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Friday league matches to continue next season, officials say
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First reported by N12 · Jun 17, 2026
What happened
Israel’s top football league will again feature Friday matches next season, including 3:00 p.m. winter kickoffs, after a successful pilot. The league is also weighing a denser playoff schedule, while Hapoel Ramat Gan and Hapoel Jerusalem have temporary home venues, and Beitar Jerusalem has not yet chosen one.
- 01Friday league matches will continue next season after a successful pilot.
- 02Winter Friday games are planned for 3:00 p.m.
- 03The league may again compress playoff games to increase interest.
- 04Hapoel Ramat Gan and Hapoel Jerusalem have temporary home stadium plans.
- 05Beitar Jerusalem has not yet announced its home venue.
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