Maccabi in Limassol. Airport-style security checks ahead of Thursday's match

Entrance checks, electronic tickets, and police security at the arena from the day before the match. This is how Maccabi Tel Aviv's matches in Limassol are being prepared. The first is scheduled for Thursday, November 12th, against Hapoel Tel Aviv.

Security will cover not only the Spyros Kyprianou Arena but also the teams' stay, travel, and arriving fans. The measures are taking into account both the risk of incidents surrounding the matches and the security situation in the Middle East.

Maccabi in Limassol - arena under security the day before

The police are to take over security of the facility the day before each matchFirst, inspections of the premises and infrastructure will be conducted, and then the arena will remain under surveillance until the end of the match and the departure of the teams and fans.

Access to training sessions will be handled according to established procedures. Entrances will be inspected using hazardous object detection equipment, including metal detectors.

Preparations also include staff exercises and scenario analysis. Each match will be assessed individually, taking into account the current risk level.

Protection from arrival to departure

The operation will not be limited to the few hours of the match. The plan includes the teams' arrival, hotel stays, transportation to training sessions and meetings, and safe departure.

Special attention is being paid to preventing fan clashes, provocations, and other incidents. The possibility of demonstrations accompanying matches is also taken into account.

Being prepared for various threats does not mean having information about a detected attack plan. The actions described are part of the security measures for events deemed to require increased security.

Drones, Dogs, and Coordination Centers

Officers from various units are to participate in the security operation, including the Limassol police, the MMAD special unit, intelligence services, traffic police and riot police.

The plan envisages the use of specially trained dogs and dronesCoordination centers will operate both at the arena and at the Limassol Police Headquarters.

The Cypriot Police will be responsible for policing and security. The presence of security personnel from the Israeli club does not replace the competence of local authorities.

Electronic tickets and fan identification

Entry to meetings is to be based on tickets available only in electronic form, with an identification procedure through a special platform.

The announced division provides for approximately 3,000 seats for Maccabi fans and 1,500 for the local audienceA separate, limited pool of tickets will be awarded to supporters of the visiting team.

Before purchasing, please check the current terms and conditions of sale, ID requirements, and any required fan cards. The announced number of seats does not guarantee that tickets will be available to everyone.

Derby starts on Thursday

The first meeting in Limassol is to be Maccabi vs. Hapoel Tel Aviv match on November 12Another event attracting particular attention will be the clash with Olympiacos Piraeus scheduled for November 17.

We've previously written about preparations for the November matches. The latest reports primarily concern the level of security and entry regulations.

For those planning to attend, detailed announcements from the organizer and police regarding entry, access, and parking will be most important. The announcement of increased security does not necessarily mean closing specific streets—such restrictions require a separate announcement.