The 2025/26 season is just around the corner – who will Hapoel face in the league opener, what's the Toto Cup schedule, and when is the derby? All the answers are in the article below.

This afternoon (Thursday), the Israeli Premier League administration held the official draw for the 2025/26 season fixtures in both the Winner League and the Toto Cup.

In the Toto Cup, Hapoel was placed in Group B. The match schedule is as follows:

In the Winner League, Hapoel will open the season at Bloomfield Stadium against Ironi Kiryat Shmona.

On Matchday 3, Hapoel will host Beitar Jerusalem, the Tel Aviv derby will take place at home on Matchday 7, and on Matchday 12, Hapoel will visit Maccabi Haifa.

Below is the full fixture list for the first and second rounds of the Winner League:

Please note: Match dates are not final and are subject to change.

The 20-year-old winger, who was named Breakthrough Player of the Season: "Proud to sign with a big club, grateful for the trust in me and can't wait to get started."

Mor Buskila has signed with the club for four years.

Buskila (20) played last season for the senior team of Hapoel Ramat Gan and was named the Breakthrough Player of the Season in the National League, thanks to seven goals and eight assists in 37 appearances across all competitions. This past March, he made his debut for the Olympic national team in a friendly match against Cyprus.

After signing, Buskila said: "I’m proud and excited to sign with a big club like Hapoel Tel Aviv. From the very first moment, I felt how much the club believes in me and wants me to play here. I can’t wait for the first training session and to meet our amazing fans in the stadiums. Yalla Hapoel!"

Good luck, Mor!

Ben Ze’ev to Lead the Team in the 2025/26 Season: “Proud to be at a club that believes in women’s soccer — a long road and a lot of work ahead of us”

The club’s women’s senior team is kicking off preparations for the 2025/26 season with the signing of Ofer Ben Ze’ev for another year as the team’s head coach.

Ben Ze’ev (22) joined the club last summer as assistant coach of the mens team and was appointed head coach of the women’s senior team this past January — a role he will continue in this coming season.

After signing, Ben Ze’ev said: “I’m proud to be part of a club that believes in women’s soccer and works every day to promote it. Our goal is clear: to become a leading club in Israel, constantly raising the bar. There’s a long road and a lot of work ahead of us״.

Oshrat Eni, Director of Women’s and Girls’ soccer, added: “I’m happy that Ofer Ben Ze’ev will continue working with Hapoel Tel Aviv’s womens team, and for the trust shown by one of the most respected and talented coaches in Israeli women’s soccer in our women’s and girls’ department. We’ve found a true partner to Hapoel’s path and values — and now, it’s time to get to work and bring our vision for the club to life״.

Good luck, Ofer!

Midfielder Zohar Cohen has signed a new contract and will remain with the women’s senior team: "I believe in the path, in the people, and in the future we're building together."

Zohar Cohen has committed to the club for two more years, with an option to extend for an additional season – and will continue wearing the red jersey in the 2025/26 season.

Cohen (23) joined us at the start of last season, making 26 appearances in which she scored one goal – consistently giving her all for the team. In the past, she also played for M.C. Ramat HaSharon, Hapoel Marmorek, and ASA Tel Aviv (two seasons) in the Israeli Premier League.

Upon signing the new deal, Cohen said:

"I'm continuing to run long distances with Hapoel because I believe in the path, the people, and the future we're building together. Hapoel Tel Aviv sets a new standard in women's football – professionalism, commitment, and genuine respect for the game. I'm proud to keep running in red – and to keep dreaming big, in any league."

Good luck, Zohar!

Wiesinger to lead the club’s oldest youth team: “I see the determination, the renewal, and the ambition – I have no doubt this is the right place for me.”

Shahar Wiesinger is joining Hapoel Tel Aviv’s youth department and will coach the club’s oldest youth team (U19).

Wiesinger, 29, began his coaching career in the youth department of Maccabi Haifa, serving as assistant coach for the U16, U17, and U19 teams.

In the 2021/22 season, he was appointed assistant coach of the senior team at Hapoel Afula in the National League. Later that year, he was promoted to head coach and led the team to stay in the league. The following season, he continued to lead the northern club, finishing second in the bottom playoff and reaching the quarterfinals of the State Cup.

For the past two years, Shahar served as assistant coach for the senior team of Maccabi Haifa.

After signing, Wiesinger said:
“I’m happy to join one of the biggest clubs in Israel, a club known for developing young players. My growth in recent years has been as a coach in senior teams, but as soon as I received the offer to coach Hapoel Tel Aviv’s youth team, I saw the determination, the renewal, and the desire to grow – and I had no doubt this is the right place for me.”

Omer Buksanbaum, the club’s Technical Director:
“I’m happy that Shahar is joining us. We were looking for a coach who fits the club’s values and our professional vision, and Shahar is undoubtedly that person. He’s a talented coach with significant experience in developing young players, and I’m confident that just as he’s done elsewhere – he’ll do the same at Hapoel Tel Aviv. I wish him great success, welcome him to the red family, and look forward to working together.”

Assaf Grinstein, Head of Youth Development:
“We’re pleased to appoint Shahar Wiesinger as head coach of our U19 team. Shahar brings with him extensive experience in coaching both youth and senior teams, and I’m sure the knowledge and expertise he’s gained will help our players in the club’s top youth age group develop and advance – and eventually integrate into the senior team as well. Our ultimate goal remains to continue promoting young players into the senior squad, as we’ve done in recent years – and we’ll provide them with everything they need to succeed.”

Good luck, Shahar!

The 27-year-old striker strengthens the attacking line: "I'm happy that the wheel of life has turned in my favor. I promise to give my blood for our amazing fans".

Striker Anas Mahamid has signed with the club on a three-year deal.

Mahamid (27) joined the club’s youth team in the summer of 2015 and simultaneously made 15 appearances for the senior team over a season and a half. He later played for Ironi Kiryat Shmona, Hapoel Jerusalem, Hapoel Acre, Beitar Tel Aviv Bat Yam, Winterthur in Switzerland, Shimshon Kafr Qasim, and Hapoel Umm al-Fahm.

Over the past two years, he played for Maccabi Petah Tikva, where he made 61 appearances across all competitions and scored 14 goals.

After signing, Mahamid said: "Life is like a wheel, and I’m very happy that this time it turned in my favor. I’m thrilled to come full circle and return to the club that’s close to my heart, where I began my senior career about ten years ago. I’m already counting the minutes and can’t wait to step onto the pitch at Bloomfield in front of our amazing fans. I promise to give my blood for them and make them happy and proud. Yalla Hapoel!"

Good luck, Anas!