Euroleague Approves Limassol Arena for Maccabi
Euroleague Basketball has cleared Cyprus's Spyros Kyprianou Arena as Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv's home venue for EuroLeague games.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Basketball
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Euroleague Basketball approved the Spyros Kyprianou Arena in Limassol, Cyprus, as the home venue for Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv. The arrangement takes effect with Maccabi's Round 11 game against Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv and covers subsequent EuroLeague home fixtures unless otherwise announced.
Why it matters
Israeli clubs are currently hosting games at alternative venues due to the situation in the region. The league says the measure is intended to protect the safety and well-being of players, staff and fans.
The venue approval applies from Round 11 onward, with no fixed end date given by Euroleague Basketball. The league has not specified how long the alternative-venue arrangement will remain in place.
The players
Euroleague Basketball
Euroleague Basketball is the governing body that organizes Europe's premier club basketball competition and approved the venue change.
Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv
Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv is a Tel Aviv-based professional basketball club competing in the EuroLeague.
The details
Euroleague Basketball approved the Spyros Kyprianou Arena in Limassol as Maccabi's home venue until further notice. Maccabi's home games will be played in Cyprus, starting with the Round 11 derby against Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv.
Timeline
Round 11: Maccabi's first home game in Limassol against Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv.
Until further notice: Limassol arena approved as Maccabi's EuroLeague home venue.
Season Trajectory
The Limassol arrangement extends a broader pattern in which Israeli EuroLeague clubs have relocated home games to alternative venues during the regional situation. It shapes how Maccabi's home-court advantage and scheduling will play out for the rest of the season.
Fans wanting to attend Maccabi's home EuroLeague games will need to travel to Limassol rather than Tel Aviv for the affected fixtures. Ticket buyers and fantasy players should watch for schedule and venue updates from the league.
The takeaway
Venue changes in the EuroLeague can reshape travel plans and home-court dynamics for an entire season. Check official league announcements for the latest venue details before planning attendance.
What happens next
Maccabi's Round 11 home game against Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv will be the first played at the Limassol arena under the new arrangement.
Further reading
For more on the league's competitions and clubs, see Basketball.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Eurohoops.
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