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Maccabi Tel Aviv Chooses Batumi for Its European Home Matches

How 4 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By דסק החדשות C14

First reported by Walla · Jun 15, 2026

What happened

Maccabi Tel Aviv will play its 2026/27 European home matches at Adjarabet Arena in Batumi, Georgia. The club is leaving Backa Topola, Serbia, because Batumi is more accessible for fans and Israel still cannot host the games. Its Europa League campaign starts in the second qualifying round on July 23.

  • 01Maccabi Tel Aviv chose Adjarabet Arena in Batumi for its 2026/27 European home games.
  • 02The club is moving from Backa Topola, Serbia, after three seasons there.
  • 03Batumi offers direct flights from Israel and a 20,000-seat modern stadium.
  • 04Maccabi begins Europa League qualifying on July 23 after winning the State Cup.
  • 05Potential second-round opponents include Besiktas, Twente and Dynamo Kyiv.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
OrganizationsMaccabi Tel Aviv FC, Adjarabet Arena, TSC Arena, Besiktas, Twente, Dynamo Kyiv, Tromso, St. Gallen
PlacesBatumi, Georgia, Backa Topola, Israel

Full coverage · 4 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Now 14Right · HebrewJun 15, 2026
Maccabi Tel Aviv Chooses Batumi for Its European Home Matches
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 15, 2026
Maccabi Tel Aviv to Host Its European Home Matches in Batumi, Georgia
N12Center · HebrewJun 15, 2026
Maccabi Tel Aviv to Host European Matches in Batumi, Georgia
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 15, 2026
Maccabi Tel Aviv to Host European Home Matches in Batumi, Georgia

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