The police are implementing enhanced security measures ahead of the basketball game between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv, as part of the Euroleague, which will take place on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 9:05 p.m., at the “Spyros Kyprianou” Indoor Arena, in Limassol.
The arena gates will open to the public at 7:00 p.m. Security checks, including physical searches and screenings through metal detectors, will be conducted at the entrances. Therefore, fans planning to attend the match are urged to arrive at the stadium early to avoid delays upon entry and unnecessary inconvenience.
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All fans entering the stadium must have a valid admission ticket; the following items will not be permitted inside the stadium: backpacks, small personal bags, or any other item that may be considered dangerous.
To ensure the smooth and safe travel of fans to “Spyros Kyprianou” Stadium, members of the Traffic Police will direct traffic from the Polemidia roundabout all the way to the stadium.
Tickets for the match are available only through advance sales via an online platform. To secure a ticket, Cypriots or individuals permanently residing in Cyprus must possess a valid Fan Card. The Fan Card must be presented, along with the admission ticket, when these fans enter the stadium.
Please note that:
- Admission to the stadium is permitted only to those who possess and present a ticket for the specific match.
- It is strictly prohibited to bring flares, firecrackers, fireworks, or any other dangerous objects into the stadium.
- Bringing in and consuming alcoholic beverages is prohibited, both in the surrounding area and inside the stadium, in accordance with applicable regulations.
- It is prohibited to bring in or display banners with political, racist, abusive, or otherwise provocative content, as well as the wearing of clothing bearing political symbols or messages that may cause tension.
- It is prohibited to write slogans or to write or reproduce slogans in any way in the surrounding area, on the stadium walls, or at any other location.
- Fans carrying backpacks, motorcycle helmets, or other items that can be used to conceal their facial features, in accordance with applicable safety regulations.
- Entry onto the field of play is strictly prohibited.
- Throwing objects onto the field, into the stands, or at any person inside the stadium is prohibited.
- It is prohibited to voice or display racist messages and to use slogans that incite hatred, insult the dignity of individuals, or are directed against athletes, officials, or fans is prohibited.
- Fans are asked to comply with the instructions of the police and stadium security personnel and to avoid any action that might disrupt the smooth conduct of the match.
Any person who fails to follow the above rules may be ejected from the stadium without warning and without having any legal recourse against stadium authorities, even if they hold a valid ticket. They also risk being arrested and fined a substantial amount.
It should be noted that the police are present at sports venues to protect fans. It is also clarified that there will be a police presence in the area around the “Spyros Kyprianou” Stadium to facilitate traffic flow for the public, both as fans arrive and as they leave.
Anyone wishing to contact the Limassol Police may call 22-805050, or the Citizen’s Hotline at 1460, and for emergencies, call 112.
