Complete Guide to the Turkish Süper Lig Clubs, 2025–2026

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This guide introduces all 18 clubs in the 2025–2026 Turkish Süper Lig, with their cities, stadiums, colours and distinctive identities. The profiles also provide starting points for more detailed club discussions on the forum.

Season and stadium information: the club list belongs to 2025–2026. Stadium names and published capacities were checked on 14 October 2026; naming agreements, approved capacities and individual match venues can change. Always confirm the ground on the fixture announcement before travelling.

📌 The 18 Clubs in 2025–2026

1) Galatasaray
2) Fenerbahçe
3) Beşiktaş
4) Trabzonspor
5) İstanbul Başakşehir
6) Kasımpaşa
7) Fatih Karagümrük
8) Eyüpspor
9) Kocaelispor
10) Gençlerbirliği
11) Göztepe
12) Gaziantep FK
13) Konyaspor
14) Kayserispor
15) Çaykur Rizespor
16) Samsunspor
17) Antalyaspor
18) Alanyaspor

1️⃣ Galatasaray SK

• City: Istanbul; the stadium is in Seyrantepe, Sarıyer, on the European side.
• Stadium: RAMS Park; the TFF record lists 53,387 places (checked 14 October 2026).
• Colours: yellow and red.
• Identity: Türkiye's most successful club by Süper Lig titles, and the first Turkish club to win a major UEFA trophy. Galatasaray won both the UEFA Cup and UEFA Super Cup in 2000.

Its following extends throughout Türkiye and well beyond. Derby and European nights can produce an exceptionally intense atmosphere. Galatasaray entered 2025–2026 as champions of the previous three seasons: 2022–2023, 2023–2024 and 2024–2025.

Forum ideas:
  • A permanent introduction to Galatasaray's history.
  • A separate discussion of each league campaign.
  • Members' experiences of watching Galatasaray at the stadium.

2️⃣ Fenerbahçe SK

• City: Istanbul, in Kadıköy on the Asian side.
• Stadium: Chobani Stadium – Şükrü Saracoğlu; the TFF record lists 47,911 places (checked 14 October 2026).
• Colours: yellow and navy blue.
• Identity: one of Istanbul's traditional big three, with a huge, fiercely loyal following and a long history of competing for league, cup and European honours.

Kadıköy's cafés, restaurants and squares are part of the matchday experience, filling with supporters before kick-off. High-profile international signings and strong domestic and European ambitions have kept the club at the centre of Turkish football debate.

Forum ideas:
  • A dedicated profile of Fenerbahçe as the club of Istanbul's Asian side.
  • Derbies against Galatasaray and Beşiktaş.
  • Transfers and coaching appointments, including the period after José Mourinho's tenure ended in August 2025.

3️⃣ Beşiktaş JK

• City: Istanbul, in the Bosphorus district of Beşiktaş.
• Stadium: Beşiktaş Park / Tüpraş Stadium; the TFF record lists 42,684 places (checked 14 October 2026).
• Colours: black and white.
• Identity: a historic club whose celebrated Çarşı supporters are known for organised, sustained backing.

The Bosphorus setting is a major part of its appeal. Coordinated chanting, and occasionally social or political messages, give the support a distinctive character. Beşiktaş are regular contenders for European qualification, although their position varies from season to season.

Forum ideas:
  • A visitor's guide to watching Beşiktaş at their Bosphorus stadium.
  • An archive of the club's history and most famous players.

4️⃣ Trabzonspor

• City: Trabzon, on the Black Sea.
• Stadium: Papara Park – Şenol Güneş Spor Kompleksi; the TFF record lists 41,061 places (checked 14 October 2026).
• Colours: claret and light blue.
• Identity: the most successful club outside Istanbul by Süper Lig titles, with a strong sense of local pride and intensely committed supporters.

Trabzonspor's league and cup successes have repeatedly challenged Istanbul's dominance, making the club central to the sporting identity of the Black Sea region.

Forum ideas:
  • “Trabzonspor: Pride of the Black Sea”.
  • A link with the Trabzon travel section, combining sightseeing trips with a match.

5️⃣ İstanbul Başakşehir FK

• City: Istanbul, in Başakşehir.
• Stadium: Başakşehir Fatih Terim Stadium; the TFF record lists 17,067 places (checked 14 October 2026).
• Colours: orange and navy blue.
• Identity: a relatively modern club in its present form, compared with the traditional giants, and the 2019–2020 league champions.

Başakşehir's approach has centred on an organised sporting, administrative and financial project rather than a following comparable in size to the big three.

Forum ideas:
  • The Başakşehir project as an example of a modern club model.
  • Its role in competing with Istanbul's traditional powers.

6️⃣ Kasımpaşa SK

• City: Istanbul, in the Kasımpaşa neighbourhood.
• Stadium: Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadium; the TFF record lists 13,797 places (checked 14 October 2026).
• Colours: navy blue and white.
• Identity: a club rooted in a working-class Istanbul neighbourhood, more often associated with mid-table campaigns or the battle to stay clear of relegation than the title race.

The club has also provided a platform for players who later move to larger teams.

Forum ideas:
  • Kasımpaşa as an introduction to Istanbul's clubs beyond the giants.
  • A guide to the neighbourhood and stadium for visitors seeking a different, potentially less pressured matchday; the atmosphere still depends on the fixture.

7️⃣ Fatih Karagümrük SK

• City: Istanbul, with roots in the Fatih district.
• Stadiums: the club has used Atatürk Olympic Stadium, but this does not establish the venue of every fixture. Its current TFF record lists Yusuf Ziya Öniş Stadium with 4,100 places (14 October 2026), a later reference date than this guide’s 2025–2026 club list.
• Colours: red and black.
• Identity: a historic neighbourhood club that returned to the top division after periods away.

Karagümrük have sometimes attracted eye-catching overseas players, while retaining a smaller following than Istanbul's leading clubs.

Forum ideas:
  • Karagümrük's story: from neighbourhood roots to the Olympic stadium.
  • The challenge of a smaller club playing in an enormous ground, where sparsely occupied stands can affect the atmosphere.

8️⃣ Eyüpspor

• City: Istanbul, rooted in Eyüpsultan.
• Stadium: confirm the venue on the individual fixture announcement; Pendik Stadium should not be treated as a fixed season-long home. The TFF club record did not specify a stadium in the displayed field when checked.
• Colours: purple and yellow.
• Identity: a relatively recent arrival in the top division, with the ambitions of a smaller Istanbul club seeking a larger stage.

Arda Turan was an important figure in the club's rise, but his Eyüpspor coaching spell ended before 2025–2026: Shakhtar Donetsk appointed him on 27 May 2025. He should therefore be discussed as part of Eyüpspor's recent history, rather than as their coach for that season.

Forum ideas:
  • Arda Turan's early coaching career and his work at Eyüpspor.
  • Connections between the club and a guide to Istanbul's neighbourhoods.

9️⃣ Kocaelispor

• City: İzmit, in Kocaeli province, near Istanbul.
• Stadium: Kocaeli Stadium; the TFF record lists 34,829 places (checked 14 October 2026).
• Colours: green and black.
• Identity: a well-supported club from an important industrial area, which returned to the Süper Lig in 2025 after a 16-year absence.

Forum ideas:
  • Kocaelispor's return to the top flight.
  • A connection with the travel section on cities within reach of Istanbul.

🔟 Gençlerbirliği

• City: Ankara; the club is based in Yenimahalle.
• Stadium: Eryaman Stadium; the TFF record lists 20,000 places (checked 14 October 2026).
• Colours: red and black.
• Identity: a historic capital-city club known for developing players and selling talent on to other teams.

Gençlerbirliği returned to the top division for 2025–2026, restoring the club's presence at the highest level after an absence.

Forum ideas:
  • Football in Ankara: an introduction to Gençlerbirliği.
  • A link with the city guide to Türkiye's capital.

1️⃣1️⃣ Göztepe SK

• City: İzmir, with roots in Göztepe.
• Stadium: ISONEM Park Gürsel Aksel; the TFF record lists 23,376 places (checked 14 October 2026).
• Colours: yellow and red, in the club's own distinctive shades.
• Identity: a historic club from one of Türkiye's major coastal cities.

Göztepe returned to the Süper Lig in 2024, following two seasons in the second tier, and were therefore already back in the top division before 2025–2026 began.

Forum ideas:
  • The atmosphere at football matches in İzmir.
  • A seaside trip combined with a match.

1️⃣2️⃣ Gaziantep FK

• City: Gaziantep, in southern Türkiye.
• Stadium: Gaziantep Stadium; the TFF record lists 30,320 places (checked 14 October 2026).
• Colours: red and black.
• Identity: relatively modern under the Gaziantep FK name, representing a major city celebrated for its food, pistachios and desserts.

Forum ideas:
  • A trip to Gaziantep combining local food with a match.
  • The experience of supporting clubs in southern Türkiye.

1️⃣3️⃣ Konyaspor

• City: Konya, in central Anatolia.
• Stadium: MEDAŞ Konya Büyükşehir Stadium; the TFF record lists 41,135 places (checked 14 October 2026).
• Colours: green and white.
• Identity: a club with mid-table campaigns as well as seasons competing for European places.

Its modern stadium has also hosted Türkiye's national team.

Forum ideas:
  • Konya's combination of faith, history and football.
  • A stadium visit alongside the Mevlânâ Museum and tomb, as part of the city's religious and cultural heritage.

1️⃣4️⃣ Kayserispor

• City: Kayseri, in central Anatolia.
• Stadium: Kayseri Büyükşehir Belediyesi Kadir Has Stadium; the TFF record lists 31,856 places (checked 14 October 2026).
• Colours: yellow and red.
• Identity: a club whose history includes stronger campaigns and battles against relegation, representing an important industrial and commercial city.

Forum ideas:
  • A dedicated introduction to Kayserispor.
  • A city guide linking football with local food, including Kayseri's famous mantı dumplings.

1️⃣5️⃣ Çaykur Rizespor

• City: Rize, on the Black Sea coast.
• Stadium: Çaykur Didi Stadium; the TFF record lists 13,905 places (checked 14 October 2026).
• Colours: green and blue.
• Identity: closely associated with the national tea company Çaykur and a green, rainy city famous for tea production.

The club's history includes promotion and relegation between the Süper Lig and the second tier; this is a description of its longer-term record, rather than an annual change of division.

Forum ideas:
  • Football in Rize, Türkiye's tea city.
  • A connection with travel itineraries around northern Türkiye.

1️⃣6️⃣ Samsunspor

• City: Samsun, on the Black Sea.
• Stadium: Samsun Yeni 19 Mayıs Stadium; the TFF record lists 34,346 places (checked 14 October 2026).
• Colours: red and white.
• Identity: a historic club with a strong local following and a notable return to prominence.

Its successful 2024–2025 league campaign secured European football for 2025–2026; the qualification season and the European campaign should not be confused.

Forum ideas:
  • Samsunspor's return to the forefront of Turkish football.
  • A link with the forum's guides to Black Sea cities.

1️⃣7️⃣ Antalyaspor

• City: Antalya, on the Mediterranean coast.
• Stadium: Antalya Stadium; the TFF record lists 29,307 places (checked 14 October 2026).
• Colours: red and white.
• Identity: a club with a history of mid-table top-flight campaigns, in a city with exceptional appeal as a holiday destination.

A match can fit naturally into a seaside break.

Forum ideas:
  • Combining a holiday in Antalya with football.
  • A practical guide to attending an Antalyaspor match.

1️⃣8️⃣ Alanyaspor

• City: Alanya, in Antalya province.
• Stadium: Alanya Oba Stadium; the TFF record lists 9,785 places (checked 14 October 2026).
• Colours: orange and green.
• Identity: a comparatively small club with an established run in the Süper Lig, based in a popular coastal holiday destination.

The compact stadium offers a close view of the action. Although Alanya is a seaside city, the stadium itself should not be assumed to stand directly on the waterfront.

Forum ideas:
  • Alanyaspor: a smaller-stadium experience in a seaside city.
  • A connection with Antalya and the travel section covering southern Türkiye.

Later season outcome: Galatasaray won the title. Antalyaspor, Kayserispor and Fatih Karagümrük were relegated at the end of 2025–2026. The TFF confirmed the final standings on 19 May 2026. Their inclusion here records that season's participants, rather than their division in 2026–2027.

🧩 Building on This Guide in the Forum

This article can serve as a pinned “Guide to the Turkish Süper Lig Clubs, 2025–2026” in the Turkish football section. Individual club threads can then expand on:

  • The club's history in greater detail.
  • Its most important players.
  • How to reach the stadium.
  • Members' own matchday experiences.

The overview covers every club from the season in one place, while the individual threads can develop into a detailed reference collection on Turkish football.




🇹🇷 Related topics 🇹🇷

1️⃣ Galatasaray: Turkish Football’s Record Champions and European Pioneers

2️⃣ Fenerbahçe: The Kadıköy Giants and the Voice of Istanbul’s Asian Side

3️⃣ Beşiktaş: The Bosphorus Club and Its Celebrated Çarşı Supporters

4️⃣ Trabzonspor: Pride of the Black Sea and a Force Beyond Istanbul

5️⃣ İstanbul Başakşehir: A Modern Club, a League Title and a Different Matchday

6️⃣ Kasımpaşa: Neighbourhood Football on Istanbul’s European Side

7️⃣ Fatih Karagümrük: Istanbul Neighbourhood Roots and a Distinctive Football Identity

8️⃣ Antalyaspor: Mediterranean Football and a Matchday in Antalya

9️⃣ Football Stadiums in Türkiye: A Visitor’s Guide to Matchday Venues
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