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Maccabiah sports festival opens in Expo Tel Aviv for five days

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 11:27 PM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Maccabiah sports festival opens in Expo Tel Aviv for five days

Summary

The Maccabiah sports festival commenced at Expo Tel Aviv on July 6, 2026, organized by Maccabi World Union. For the first time, the event is open to the wider Israeli public, featuring an array of activities including competitions, exhibitions, and entertainment. The festival aims to provide an immersive experience that reflects the Maccabiah Games atmosphere under one roof, with highlights including a Ninja Championship and a children's adventure park. Daily events will run from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. through July 10. Tickets are available for 49 NIS.

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Key Details

•Expo Maccabiah City runs from July 6-10, 2026.
•Features include a Ninja Championship and an adventure park for children.
•An indoor sand arena hosts beach volleyball and 3x3 basketball.
•Tickets are priced at 49 NIS for access to various attractions.
•The Maccabiah Museum offers insights into Jewish sporting history.

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11:27 PMYahoo Sports — Maccabiah launches five-day sports festival at Expo Tel Aviv

What they're saying

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Organized by Maccabi World Union, the festival is designed to bring Israelis closer to the Maccabiah experience while providing a family-friendly destination during the school break. For the first time in its history, the Maccabiah will open its celebrations to the wider Israeli public through a five-day sports festival at Expo Tel Aviv, transforming the venue into what organizers describe as an indoor Olympic Village packed with activities, exhibitions and entertainment for the entire family.
— Yahoo Sports

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