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Euroleague Allows Return of Israeli Home Games on Dec. 1

The league cites a recent ceasefire in approving a conditional return subject to ongoing security consultations.

Overview

  • Member clubs of Euroleague Commercial Assets voted to permit EuroLeague and EuroCup fixtures to be hosted in Israel starting December 1, 2025.
  • The decision explicitly covers both top competitions and reverses the neutral‑venue policy adopted after October 2023.
  • Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv are cleared to resume EuroLeague home games in Tel Aviv, while Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem can host in EuroCup.
  • Euroleague Basketball says it will keep monitoring conditions and liaise with local and international authorities and groups including ELPA, EHCB and UEBO to prioritize safety.
  • Since late 2023 Israeli clubs have staged home games in Belgrade and Sofia; Hapoel Jerusalem is scheduled to host Venezia on December 4, which would be the first game in Israel for an Italian team since 2023 if it proceeds.