Where is Fatih Terim Stadium, how do you get there and what is its capacity?

Başakşehir Fatih Terim Stadium is a football stadium on Yunus Emre Caddesi, in the Başak neighborhood of Istanbul's Başakşehir district. It opened on July 26, 2014, and hosts the home matches of İstanbul Başakşehir Football Club (İstanbul Başakşehir FK). The stadium's official capacity is 17,067, while the club gives 17,319. There is no metro station next to Fatih Terim Stadium. Visitors coming by public transport transfer from the M11 or M3 metro to bus lines starting with 78. The complex has covered parking for 350 cars and open parking for 1,300 cars. The stadium takes its name from Fatih Terim, who was head coach of the Turkish national team on the day it opened.

Where is Başakşehir Stadium?

Fatih Terim Stadium is in the Phase 4 area of Başakşehir, on Yunus Emre Caddesi in the Başak neighborhood. Its full address is Başak Mahallesi, Yunus Emre Caddesi, 4. Etap, 34480 Başakşehir/Istanbul.

Fatih Terim Stadium is not a single building; it was planned as a complex. The complex covers an area of 160,000 square meters. Besides the stadium, it has a training camp with 34 rooms, three training pitches, parking lots and shops. The stadium opened in 2014 with 31 commercial units.

Başakşehir's other large stadium is Atatürk Olympic Stadium, inside the Olympic Park in the İkitelli area. Both stadiums are among the things to do in Başakşehir, together with the nation's gardens and historic sites.

How do you get to Fatih Terim Stadium?

You reach Fatih Terim Stadium by transferring from the metro to bus lines starting with 78. There is no metro station next to the stadium. The closest stop of İETT, Istanbul's public bus operator, is called Başakşehir Stadyumu.

How do you get to Fatih Terim Stadium by metro?

You reach Fatih Terim Stadium from the M11 or M3 metro with a transfer to the bus.

• On the M11, get off at İbn Haldun Üniversitesi station and walk about 8 minutes to the Fenertepe platforms. From there, the 78E reaches the Başakşehir Stadyumu stop three stops later.
• On the M3, get off at Başakşehir-Metrokent station and take the 78F to the Başakşehir Stadyumu stop. If you prefer to walk, the station is about 2.4 kilometers from the stadium, a half-hour walk.

How do you get to Fatih Terim Stadium by bus?

The Başakşehir Stadyumu stop is served by 11 lines: 78B, 78C, 78E, 78F, 78G, 78H, 78K, 78ZB, 78Ş, 79B and MK31. All lines starting with 78 have one end at Fenertepe. Their other ends include Yenibosna Metro (78B), Metrokent (78F), Kayaşehir (78G), Eminönü (78H) and Zeytinburnu (78ZB). The 79B runs between Kayaşehir and Bakırköy. Of these, the 78F also passes the stop at Başakşehir Millet Bahçesi. Since timetables can change, we recommend checking the İETT website or app before you set out.

Is there parking at Fatih Terim Stadium?

Yes, the Fatih Terim Stadium complex has covered parking for 350 cars and open parking for 1,300 cars. Both the club and Başakşehir Municipality give these figures.

On match days the parking arrangements may change, so follow the club's announcement for that match. If you come by car, setting off early shortens the trip.

What is the capacity of Fatih Terim Stadium?

Fatih Terim Stadium holds 17,067 people. This is the figure of the Turkish Football Federation (TFF), which keeps the official match records. İstanbul Başakşehir FK gives the capacity as 17,319, the figure also announced at the opening in 2014.

The pitch measures 68 x 105 meters and is natural grass. All stands have seats, and there is a stand for disabled spectators and a closed-circuit camera system. According to the club, it is the first stadium in Türkiye to receive the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certificate of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

Why was the stadium named after Fatih Terim?

The stadium takes its name from Fatih Terim, head coach of the Turkish national team on the day it opened. The name was announced as a surprise at the opening ceremony on July 26, 2014.

Before the opening, the stadium was called Başakşehir Stadium. That day, Fatih Terim was Türkiye's football director and head coach of the national team.

What should you know on match day at Fatih Terim Stadium?

On match day, arriving early and planning the metro-to-bus transfer in advance makes the trip easier. As kickoff approaches, the area around the stadium, the stops and the parking lots get crowded.

• For those coming by metro, the transfer points are the Fenertepe platforms next to İbn Haldun Üniversitesi station on the M11 and Başakşehir-Metrokent station on the M3.
• Ticket and entry rules can change from season to season. Check the club's official announcements before the match.

What can you eat near Fatih Terim Stadium?

Beneath Fatih Terim Stadium, at Block C No: 5, Lezzet-i Şark Gusto serves Gaziantep cuisine. For those arriving by car, our restaurant at the stadium offers free parking and valet service. The menu has kebabs from the grill, thin-crust lahmacun from the oven, beyran from the pot and katmer from the tray.

We are open every day until midnight, and until 01:00 on Fridays and Saturdays, so after the match you can sit down without rushing. For large groups there are group menus and a private dining room. On match days we recommend booking a table by phone or WhatsApp.