EuroLeague in Limassol. Maccabi plans November matches

The EuroLeague could return to Limassol as early as November 12th. Maccabi Tel Aviv is preparing to play its home games at the Spyros Kyprianou Arena. The first game is expected to be a derby against Hapoel Tel Aviv, followed by games against Olympiacos Piraeus and Dubai Basketball.

The plan calls for local fans and extensive security. However, official confirmation of the move by the club and the EuroLeague, as well as detailed ticket information, are still needed. The schedule itself does not yet confirm that a specific match will be played in Limassol.

Euroleague in Limassol: three games in eight days

The November schedule includes three home matches for Maccabi between November 12 and 19. If the move goes ahead as planned, fans will be able to watch the Tel Aviv derby in Limassol, followed by matches against teams from Greece and the United Arab Emirates.

The arrival of Olympiacos Piraeus may generate particular interest. The match is scheduled for November 17th. For basketball fans living on the island, it would be a chance to watch one of Europe's most recognizable teams without having to travel abroad.

In December, Maccabi is scheduled to host Žalgiris Kaunas and Anadolu Efes. A match against Panathinaikos is scheduled for January 7, 2027.

This doesn't mean that all of these events will take place in Cyprus. The Israeli club is still pursuing a return to its home arena. Therefore, the schedule for any potential matches in Limassol also depends on further decisions.

Tickets also available for local fans

The presented plan provides for approximately 3,000 seats for Maccabi fans and 1500 for the local audienceA separate pool will be allocated to fans of visiting teams.

However, the final sales rules have not been announced. There is no confirmed price list, distribution launch date, or full instructions for purchasing tickets.

The announcement also includes a requirement to have a Cypriot fan card to use the pool for local spectators. Detailed terms and conditions should be clarified in a statement from the organizer.

For Polish residents interested in the matches, the most important information will be about ticket availability, required documents, and entry rules. Currently, there is no basis for guaranteeing that everyone interested will be able to purchase a ticket.

Preparations include securing the hall

Organizing matches requires coordination of security checks, team transportation, and support for arriving fans. Police will be responsible for operations outside the arena, while security inside the venue will be provided by a private company collaborating with the club.

Entrance checks are planned, including the use of security gates. Equipment must also be prepared to meet EuroLeague requirements.

For residents of the area, separate announcements regarding access, parking, and possible traffic restrictions will be of practical importance. The announcement of police security does not necessarily mean that specific streets will be closed.

Earlier plans have already changed

There are reasons for this caution. Maccabi were previously scheduled to play Real Madrid in Limassol on October 22nd. However, the match took place in Belgrade.

Also for the match against Paris Basketball on October 29, the club's schedule indicated the Aleksandar Nikolić Arena in the Serbian capital.

November preparations give fans hope for major basketball events. However, before making a decision to travel, three things must be confirmed: meeting place, ticket availability and admission conditions.