Modi'in-Maccabim-Reut is taking another major step in its development
with plans for a modern football stadium and multipurpose sports complex,
bringing new opportunities for sports, entertainment and community events to
the city.
The ambitious project, approved by the City Council in April 2025, reached
an important milestone on 26 April 2026 with the official cornerstone-laying
ceremony attended by Mayor Haim Bibas, municipal representatives and members of
Ironi Modi'in Football Club.
Located in the Einav Commercial Centre, near the Pa'atei Modi'in Railway
Station, the new stadium is planned to accommodate approximately 6,000
spectators and meet the Israel Football Association's
requirements for hosting Liga Leumit matches, with the potential to host
Israeli Premier League games in the future.
The stadium will also serve as a venue for major cultural and community
events, offering residents new opportunities for entertainment close to home.
Alongside the football stadium, the city plans to construct a multipurpose
indoor sports arena with approximately 2,600 seats, suitable
for basketball, handball, performances and other cultural activities.
The complex will benefit from convenient public transportation access and approximately 750 nearby parking spaces, making it accessible to both Modi'in
residents and visitors from surrounding communities.
The estimated cost of constructing the stadium, including associated
development works, is NIS 150 million. The municipality
plans to use a combined design-and-build approach to help streamline the
construction process.
Mayor Haim Bibas described it as a strategic investment in the city's
future:
"This is a strategic step born out of a long-term vision. We planned,
examined, learned — and now we are moving forward."
The stadium will improve municipal infrastructure, support the city's
growing sports clubs and provide facilities for hosting major events.
Looking Ahead
Modi’in is a city built on vision and careful planning, and every year we
witness that vision becoming a reality through exciting new developments,
greater opportunities and expanded services for our residents.
I am incredibly proud to be part of this journey and to see our city
continue to grow and flourish.
As the City Councilwoman responsible for Aliyah and Absorption, developments
like these strengthen my confidence in everything Modi’in has to offer,
especially to new Olim families choosing to make our wonderful city their home.
We are not just building infrastructure; we are building a stronger
community and an even brighter future for generations to come.
More than a football stadium, the project represents an investment in
the city's sporting future, community life and cultural infrastructure,
another milestone in the continued growth of Modi'in-Maccabim-Reut.
Cherie Albucher
Councilwoman for the Aliyah and Absorption portfolio
Modi'in Maccabim Reut Municipality
