Besiktas Will Face Maccabi in Belgrade Wednesday
The EuroLeague contest between Besiktas and Maccabi takes place at Aleksandar Nikolic Hall.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Basketball
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Besiktas meets Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, for a EuroLeague basketball game in Belgrade. The match will be held at Aleksandar Nikolic Hall, which has a spectator capacity of approximately 8,000.
Why it matters
Maccabi has relocated its home fixtures to neutral venues outside of Israel due to ongoing regional security concerns. This arrangement allows the EuroLeague regular season to continue as scheduled through April 2027.
Maccabi enters the game following an 84-74 loss to LDLC ASVEL, while Besiktas comes off a narrow 96-94 defeat against Valencia Basket. The game is one of many in a 20-team EuroLeague regular season.
The players
Besiktas
This professional basketball club is based in Istanbul, Turkiye, and competes in the EuroLeague.
Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv
This Israeli basketball team is a long-standing member of the EuroLeague.
The details
Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv utilizes Aleksandar Nikolic Hall as its primary home venue for league games while playing away from Israel. Besiktas, based in Istanbul, arrives in Belgrade looking to rebound after their recent two-point loss.
Timeline
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, at 9:05 p.m. Turkiye time.
The EuroLeague regular season concludes in April 2027.
Season Trajectory
This game takes place under unique circumstances as teams navigate the impact of security-related venue shifts on the league standings. Such adjustments influence the competitive balance of the season as teams adapt to neutral-site home games.
The result of this game will impact the early-season standings for both clubs as they recover from opening losses. Fans monitoring league performance should note that Maccabi remains the only team currently hosting games in Belgrade.
The takeaway
The continued relocation of home games highlights the complexities of maintaining international sports schedules during periods of regional instability. Staying updated on schedule changes is essential for tracking how these factors influence the broader EuroLeague standings.
Further reading
For more updates on current league play, visit the Basketball section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Daily Sabah.
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