The Maccabiah Games is the largest Jewish athletic competition and the 2nd-largest sport event in the world.
The “Jewish Olympics” takes place every 4 years in Israel. Get ready to welcome 10,000 athletes from 80 countries will compete in more than 40 sports. Come experience the Maccabiah spirit up close!
The opening ceremony will take place at Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem on July 1, featuring an incredible pyrotechnic show and top artists Netta Barzilai, Daniela Gilboa, Itay Levy, Anna Zak, Idan Raichel, Yuval Rafael and more! Purchase tickets, here.
Entry to watch the tournaments is free.
The 2026 Maccabiah Games host cities are in the North, Center, Jerusalem and South.
Check out the full tournament schedule!
In Partnership and Funded by:
The Ministry of Culture and Sport | Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael Jewish National Fund | Colgate | Bank Leumi | Neviot | Azrieli Foundation | Winner Toto | Mifal HaPayis | Eldan | El Al | Reebok | Expo Tel Aviv | The Jewish Agency for Israel | The Olympic and Paralympic Committee | The World Zionist Organization | The IDF Disabled Veterans Organization.
Supported by the Host Authorities: Jerusalem, Tel Aviv Yafo, Haifa, Herzliya
In cooperation with the cities: Raanana, Hadera, Emek HaMaayanot, Lod, Caesarea, Sderot and the Gaza envelope communities, Gezer, and Ramat Gan.
