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| Latest reference update | Data covered |
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| 23 October 2026 | Standings after matchweek 8: eight matches per club. All matchweek 8 results are published; matchweek 9 is scheduled for 23–26 October. No matchweek 9 results were posted in the source snapshot checked at 17:48 UTC. |
| Weekly review | Data is reviewed every Tuesday, with the update date and covered matchweek shown. This is a periodic reference rather than a live score service. |
| Beşiktaş stadium | RAMS Park | Fenerbahçe stadium |
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Turkish Süper Lig 2026–2027: Understanding and Following the SeasonThe Turkish league combines the title race, the pursuit of the leading places and the battle to stay in the top division. Following the season becomes easier when you know which clubs are involved, how results count, when play pauses and resumes, and how to read the table in context.
This guide gives an overview of the 2026–2027 season: the competition, participating clubs, calendar, full standings, results from the last complete matchweek, the following round’s schedule and key rules for supporters. It also explains where to find official dates and results before watching a match or planning to attend.
Standings and matchweek update: 23 October 2026.
For changes between reviews, open the Turkish Football Federation page. The review date applies to the data and selected provisions identified below; recheck match arrangements before attending.
Competition at a glance| Item | Details |
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| Competition | Turkish top division — Trendyol Süper Lig |
| Season | 2026–2027 |
| Organiser | Turkish Football Federation — TFF |
| Participating clubs | 18 |
| Format | Each club plays every other club home and away |
| Matchweeks | 34 |
| Matches per club | 34: 17 at home and 17 away |
| Total matches under this format | 306 |
| Relegation | The clubs finishing 16th, 17th and 18th go down to the TFF 1. Lig |
The match totals follow from the format: each club faces its 17 opponents twice. The season total is 18 × 34 ÷ 2, as every match involves two clubs.
Source: 2026–2027 Süper Lig competition regulations.
Participating clubs and their Turkish namesKeeping the Turkish name is useful when searching for a club or reading its announcements and fixtures. Names may include a sponsor or the club's corporate designation, so the table uses familiar short forms to make identification easier.
| Club | Turkish name |
|---|---|
| Amedspor | Amed Sportif Faaliyetler |
| Çorum FK | Çorum FK |
| Beşiktaş | Beşiktaş |
| Alanyaspor | Alanyaspor |
| Çaykur Rizespor | Çaykur Rizespor |
| Erzurumspor | Erzurumspor FK |
| Eyüpspor | Eyüpspor |
| Fenerbahçe | Fenerbahçe |
| Galatasaray | Galatasaray |
| Gaziantep FK | Gaziantep FK |
| Gençlerbirliği | Gençlerbirliği |
| Göztepe | Göztepe |
| İstanbul Başakşehir | İstanbul Başakşehir |
| Kasımpaşa | Kasımpaşa |
| Kocaelispor | Kocaelispor |
| Samsunspor | Samsunspor |
| Trabzonspor | Trabzonspor |
| Konyaspor | Konyaspor |
The list matches the clubs shown in the TFF Süper Lig club directory when the original guide was reviewed.
Familiar faces from the league
Three notable names from Istanbul clubs. Club affiliations were checked on 23 October 2026; each photograph is dated below and does not establish selection for a particular match.
Victor Osimhen Galatasaray | Marco Asensio Fenerbahçe | Orkun Kökçü Beşiktaş |
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Archive photo: 30 September 2025. Ottomanor Photo file · CC0 1.0 | 5 August 2026; existing Commons crop. Zafer; crop: Cuneeyt Photo file · CC BY-SA 4.0 | 21 January 2026; attending a basketball game. Zafer Photo file · CC BY 4.0 |
Current club records at the TFF: Victor Osimhen · Marco Asensio · Orkun Kökçü.
Season calendar| Milestone | Announced dates |
|---|---|
| Season begins | 14–17 August 2026 |
| Last round before the winter break | Matchweek 16, 18–21 December 2026 |
| Competition resumes | Matchweek 17, 15–18 January 2027 |
| Scheduled end of the season | 23 May 2027 |
These are the published milestones for the season. Each match's date and kick-off time should be checked in the programme for the relevant round. The announced winter break comes after matchweek 16, so play resumes with matchweek 17 before the first set of fixtures between all clubs is complete.
If you are arranging a trip around a match, finalise your travel plans once its detailed schedule is announced, then check the match page again as the date approaches. The fixture list identifies the opponent and home side even before the kick-off time is confirmed.
Source: official planning announcement for the 2026–2027 season, published on 12 May 2026. These milestones were checked on 23 October; consult each matchweek programme for detailed changes.
Standings after matchweek 8Snapshot of the official overall table checked on 23 October 2026. Every club had played eight matches. The federation’s published order is retained, including clubs level on points.
| Pos | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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| 1 | Galatasaray | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 11 | +6 | 19 |
| 2 | Amedspor | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 9 | +9 | 17 |
| 3 | Fenerbahçe | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 22 | 6 | +16 | 16 |
| 4 | Trabzonspor | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 5 | +13 | 16 |
| 5 | Beşiktaş | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 10 | +6 | 15 |
| 6 | Çorum FK | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 13 | +5 | 13 |
| 7 | Kasımpaşa | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 9 | +3 | 13 |
| 8 | Kocaelispor | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 8 | +1 | 12 |
| 9 | Alanyaspor | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 9 | -1 | 12 |
| 10 | İstanbul Başakşehir | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 11 |
| 11 | Erzurumspor | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 11 | -6 | 11 |
| 12 | Çaykur Rizespor | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 11 | -3 | 10 |
| 13 | Göztepe | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 16 | +1 | 9 |
| 14 | Gaziantep FK | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 12 | -4 | 8 |
| 15 | Gençlerbirliği | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 16 | -9 | 8 |
| 16 | Konyaspor | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 5 |
| 17 | Samsunspor | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 19 | -12 | 4 |
| 18 | Eyüpspor | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 22 | -20 | 3 |
P = played; W/D/L = wins/draws/losses; GF/GA = goals for/against; GD = goal difference; Pts = points. Source: official standings and results.
Last complete matchweek: round 8 resultsThe round ran from 16 to 19 October 2026, with results published for all nine matches. Scores always list the home side first; select a score to open the official match details.
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
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| 16 October 2026 | Çorum FK | 2–1 | Çaykur Rizespor |
| 17 October 2026 | Erzurumspor | 2–0 | Eyüpspor |
| 17 October 2026 | Amedspor | 1–0 | Konyaspor |
| 17 October 2026 | Gençlerbirliği | 0–1 | Galatasaray |
| 17 October 2026 | Fenerbahçe | 3–0 | Alanyaspor |
| 18 October 2026 | Kasımpaşa | 4–1 | Samsunspor |
| 18 October 2026 | Kocaelispor | 1–2 | Göztepe |
| 18 October 2026 | İstanbul Başakşehir | 2–1 | Gaziantep FK |
| 19 October 2026 | Trabzonspor | 2–0 | Beşiktaş |
Source: TFF matchweek 8 results.
Matchweek 9 programmeThe round following the last complete matchweek, scheduled for 23–26 October 2026. Times are reproduced as displayed by the TFF without conversion. Each venue links to its official match details.
| Date / TFF time | Home | Away | Announced venue |
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| 23 October 2026 20:00 | Alanyaspor | Kocaelispor | ALANYA OBA STADYUMU - ANTALYA |
| 24 October 2026 13:30 | Eyüpspor | Kasımpaşa | ESENYURT NECMİ KADIOĞLU STADI - İSTANBUL |
| 24 October 2026 16:00 | Gaziantep FK | Erzurumspor | GAZİANTEP STADYUMU - GAZİANTEP |
| 24 October 2026 19:00 | Samsunspor | Amedspor | SAMSUN YENİ 19 MAYIS - SAMSUN |
| 25 October 2026 16:00 | Konyaspor | Gençlerbirliği | MEDAŞ KONYA BÜYÜKŞEHİR STADYUMU - KONYA |
| 25 October 2026 19:00 | Göztepe | Çorum FK | ISONEM PARK GÜRSEL AKSEL SPOR VE SAĞLIKLI YAŞAM M. |
| 26 October 2026 19:00 | Çaykur Rizespor | Trabzonspor | ÇAYKUR DİDİ - RİZE |
| 26 October 2026 19:00 | Beşiktaş | İstanbul Başakşehir | BEŞİKTAŞ PARK - İSTANBUL |
| 26 October 2026 21:30 | Galatasaray | Fenerbahçe | ALİ SAMİ YEN SPOR KOMPLEKSİ RAMS PARK - İSTANBUL |
Snapshot status: No results were posted for these matches when checked on 23 October at 17:48 UTC. A scheduled time passing does not establish that a match has finished or been postponed. The programme may change; recheck the match page before travelling or buying a ticket.
Source: TFF matchweek 9 programme.
What the matchweek 8 figures showGalatasaray lead with 19 points, two ahead of Amedspor on 17. Fenerbahçe and Trabzonspor have 16 each, followed by Beşiktaş on 15. Fenerbahçe have scored the most goals in this snapshot (22), while Trabzonspor have conceded the fewest (5). These figures cover eight matches and do not settle the season’s outcome.
Analysis: Equal numbers of matches make points directly comparable in this snapshot, but eight games are too few to predict the final standings. To judge a start more fully, consider the strength of the opponents, the balance of home and away fixtures, and consistency across successive rounds.
For example, earning a particular points total against several strong opponents has a different significance from collecting the same total against weaker opposition. A large win can also increase goal difference sharply, while sustained progress depends on what the team produces in its other matches.
| What should you follow? | Why does it help? |
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| Points and matches played | Shows the true gap while allowing for games in hand, where applicable |
| Home and away performance | Indicates dependence on home form and the ability to collect points away |
| Quality of opposition | Places results in the context of the difficulty of the fixtures already played |
| Results over several rounds | Reveals consistency, improvement or gradual decline |
| Absences and fixture schedule | Helps explain the circumstances affecting team selection and player rotation |
These are indicators for assessing the competition. Any conclusion about an individual team needs supporting results and match reports. A club's reputation or the cost of a new signing alone cannot establish what it will achieve over the season.
Rules supporters should knowPoints and ties: A win earns three points, a draw one and a loss zero. The TFF standings page notes that teams level on points are ranked by their results against one another once all their mutual fixtures are complete, under the match regulations. Refer to the official table when comparing positions.
Substitutions: The season regulations allow five substitutions, made in a maximum of three stoppages during play. Half-time substitutions do not count towards those opportunities.
Video assistance: The regulations provide for VAR under the Laws of the Game and the VAR protocol.
Player registration: A separate annex covers player eligibility and squad lists, including rules for foreign players, age groups and exceptions. Consult the official text when assessing a transfer or a player's eligibility: announcing a signing does not itself establish that the player has been registered for the competition.
Rules sources: Match Regulations, Article 9 on points and ties; season regulations, Articles 13–14 on VAR and substitutions. These provisions were checked on 23 October 2026. The eligibility annex remains a referral to the official text and was not reviewed in full in this update.
Where to follow the information and matchesStart with the organisation responsible for the information: the TFF for schedules, results and regulations; clubs for their own announcements; and the official broadcaster for its programme. The federation identified beIN SPORTS as the league broadcaster in this season's fixture-draw announcement. Viewing availability should be checked for your country, subscription package and chosen match.
- League standings, results and matchweek programme: check the home side, opponent and announced time.
- League club directory: confirm a club's name and official designation.
- Competition regulations: understand the format and consult the governing documents.
- 2026–2027 fixture-draw announcement: a reference for the season announcement, draw and broadcaster.
When reading about an injury, transfer or coaching change, check the publication date and whether the story reports an official announcement, a press report or a prediction. Saving the Turkish club name helps you find the original announcement instead of relying on an abridged repost that may omit significant details.
Using the guide to attend a matchChoose a fixture that fits the dates of your stay in Türkiye, then check its announced time and venue. Next, open the ticket announcement for that match to confirm the sales platform, conditions and available categories. If you are taking children or travelling as a group, check the requirements for each ticket before buying.
Plan the outward and return journeys once the venue and time are confirmed, and allow time for entry checks. Save the match announcement, ticket and seat details on your phone, and check the club's latest notices before leaving for the stadium.
The section has a separate match attendance guide, linked below. Base any decision about procedures, prices or entry conditions on the current announcement for the match itself.
Frequently asked questionsDoes the league table show which team is playing best?
The table records results. Assessing performances also requires watching the matches or reading their reports, while considering opponents and absences. Two teams can have similar points totals despite reaching them in different ways.
Why does a club's name differ between websites?
A name may be abbreviated or written in its official form with a sponsor or corporate designation. The club-name table above helps you identify the intended club when searching.
Does the points table in this topic update automatically?
The reference tables are reviewed every Tuesday using official sources, with the reading date and last complete matchweek shown. Results are not inferred from the clock, and this page does not update minute by minute. Open the linked federation page for changes between reviews.
What should I read after this guide?
Explore the profile of the club you support, the derby guide for local rivalries, or the match attendance guide if you are planning to experience the stands. Following subsequent matchweek reviews can connect the week's results with the wider season.
Recent update log
| Date | Update |
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| 23 October 2026 | Reference development: full standings after matchweek 8, its results, matchweek 9 programme, three credited player photographs and checks of the provisions identified above. |
| 23 October 2026 | Improved guide formatting, internal headings, key terms and related-topic links. |
| 29 September 2026 | Date of the points snapshot used in the original guide; replaced by the matchweek 8 snapshot in this update. |
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