events

Teddy Stadium Jerusalem

Maccabiah opening event

Maccabiah 2025 – More Than Ever! As always, the Maccabiah Opening Ceremony, set to take place at Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem, promises to be breathtaking, emotional, and unforgettable. It will feature a spectacular artistic performance with hundreds of dancers, world-renowned celebrities, special effects, and stunning pyrotechnics. Alongside the show, the traditional Delegations Parade will take place. Approximately 10,000 athletes from 60 countries will march together, having traveled to Israel especially for the Maccabiah Games. Eldar Gohar Groisman will direct the event, and Electra Target Ltd will lead the production. The Maccabiah 2025 will be held in Israel from July 8 to July 22 under the theme "More Than Ever", and is expected to be the most meaningful Maccabiah in our generation and the largest Jewish gathering in Israel since the events of October 7, 2023. Alongside the athletes from around the world competing in over 40 sports across four categories: Juniors, Open, Masters, and Paralympic, thousands of supporters, fans, and tourists will participate in this unforgettable celebration of sports and Jewish unity.