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Hapoel Tel Aviv Announces Return to Drive-In Arena After Fan Vote
Hapoel Tel Aviv basketball club will return to its home, the Drive-In arena, after 80% of season ticket holders voted in favor. The team's first home game is scheduled for October 18 against Maccabi Ashdod.
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What happened
- 01Hapoel Tel Aviv will return to the Drive-In arena after a fan vote on February 22, 2026.
- 02The first home game back at the Drive-In is scheduled for October 18 against Maccabi Ashdod.
- 0380% of 2,670 season ticket holders voted to return to the Drive-In.
- 04Owner Ofer Yanai's preference for the Menora Mivtachim Arena had caused fan protests.
- 05The club aims to repair the relationship between the owner and the fanbase.
- 06Only season ticket holders will be eligible to purchase remaining tickets.
The decision aims to mend relations between owner Ofer Yanai and fans, who had protested playing at the larger Menora Mivtachim Arena. The club will prioritize season ticket holders for any remaining tickets.
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