| Date | R | Home v Away | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/01 18:45 | 4 |
[4] Besiktas v Sivasspor
[8] 
|
2-0 |
| 09/01 18:45 | 4 |
[18] Hatayspor v Samsunspor
[13] 
|
0-3 |
| 09/01 16:15 | 4 |
[3] Eyupspor v Trabzonspor
[16] 
|
0-0 |
| 09/01 16:15 | 4 |
[7] Istanbul Basaksehir v Antalyaspor
[9] 
|
5-2 |
| 08/31 18:45 | 4 |
[10] Goztepe v Bodrumspor
[13] 
|
2-0 |
| 08/31 18:45 | 4 |
[19] Adana Demirspor v Galatasaray
[4] 
|
1-5 |
| 08/31 18:30 | 4 |
[8] Caykur Rizespor v Kasimpasa
[14] 
|
0-1 |
| 08/31 18:29 | 4 |
[12] Konyaspor v Kayserispor
[19] 
|
0-0 |
| 08/30 18:00 | 4 |
[1] Fenerbahce v Alanyaspor
[15] 
|
3-0 |
| 08/26 18:00 | 3 |
Trabzonspor v Kayserispor
|
Postponed |
| 08/25 18:45 | 3 |
[17] Antalyaspor v Hatayspor
[16]
|
3-2 |
| 08/25 18:45 | 3 |
[5] Caykur Rizespor v Fenerbahce
[6]
|
0-5 |
| 08/25 16:15 | 3 |
Samsunspor v Istanbul Basaksehir
|
Postponed |
| 08/25 16:15 | 3 |
[15] Kasimpasa v Adana Demirspor
[19]
|
2-2 |
| 08/24 18:45 | 3 |
[19] Bodrumspor v Konyaspor
[8]
|
3-1 |
| 08/24 18:45 | 3 |
Galatasaray v Gazisehir Gaziantep FK
|
Postponed |
| 08/24 16:15 | 3 |
[7] Sivasspor v Eyupspor
[3]
|
0-1 |
| 08/23 18:00 | 3 |
[15] Alanyaspor v Goztepe
[11]
|
1-1 |
| 08/19 18:00 | 2 |
[11] Eyupspor v Bodrumspor
[18]
|
4-1 |
| 08/19 18:00 | 2 |
[16] Hatayspor v Kasimpasa
[15]
|
1-1 |
| 08/18 18:45 | 2 |
[6] Gaziantep FK v Samsunspor
[19]
|
0-1 |
| 08/18 18:45 | 2 |
[5] Besiktas v Antalyaspor
[12]
|
4-2 |
| 08/18 16:15 | 2 |
[11] Istanbul Basaksehir v Alanyaspor
[9]
|
4-2 |
| 08/17 18:45 | 2 |
[12] Goztepe v Fenerbahce
[3]
|
2-2 |
| 08/17 18:45 | 2 |
[17] Adana Demirspor v Caykur Rizespor
[7]
|
1-2 |
| 08/17 16:15 | 2 |
[14] Kayserispor v Sivasspor
[13]
|
1-2 |
| 08/16 18:00 | 2 |
[2] Konyaspor v Galatasaray
[3]
|
1-2 |
| 08/12 18:00 | 1 |
[11] Bodrumspor v Gaziantep FK
[12]
|
0-1 |
| 08/12 18:00 | 1 |
[15] Caykur Rizespor v Istanbul Basaksehir
[13]
|
1-1 |
| 08/11 18:45 | 1 |
[6] Alanyaspor v Eyupspor
[9]
|
1-1 |
Teams
Istanbul Basaksehir
Galatasaray
Fenerbahce
Besiktas
Trabzonspor
Konyaspor
Kasimpasa
Antalyaspor
Sivasspor
Kayserispor
Alanyaspor
Caykur Rizespor
Gazisehir Gaziantep FK
Goztepe
Genclerbirligi
Ankaragucu
Yeni Malatyaspor
Hatayspor
Bursaspor
Akhisarspor
Fatih Karagumruk
Adana Demirspor
Ankaraspor
Karabukspor
Gaziantepspor
Samsunspor
Denizlispor
Erzurum BB
Giresunspor
Istanbulspor
Eskisehirspor
Mersin Idmanyurdu
Altay SK Izmir
Pendikspor
Bodrum FK
Eyupspor
Umraniyespor
Kayseri Erciyesspor
Balikesirspor
Adanaspor
Wikipedia - Süper Lig
The Süper Lig (Turkish pronunciation: [ˈsypæɾ liɟ], Super League), officially known as Trendyol Süper Lig for sponsorship reasons, is a Turkish professional league for association football clubs. It is the top-flight of the Turkish football league system and is run by the Turkish Football Federation. In the 2023–2024 season, twenty clubs compete, where a champion is decided and three clubs are promoted from, and another four relegated to the 1. Lig. The season runs from August to May, with each club playing 38 matches. Matches are played Friday through Monday.
The league succeeded the Turkish Football Championship and the National Division, both being former top-level national competitions. The Süper Lig is currently 9th in the UEFA coefficient ranking of leagues based on club performances in European competitions over the last five years. A total of 75 clubs have competed in the Süper Lig, but only six have won the title to date: Galatasaray (24), Fenerbahçe (19), Beşiktaş (16), Trabzonspor (7), Başakşehir (1) and Bursaspor (1).
History
Football in Turkey stems back to the late 19th century, when Englishmen brought the game with them while living in Salonica (then part of the Ottoman Empire). The first league competition was the Istanbul Football League, which took place in the 1904–05 season. The league went through several variations until the creation of the Millî Lig (Süper Lig) in 1959. Between the creation of the Istanbul League and Millî Lig, several other regional leagues took place: Adana (1924), Ankara (1922), Eskişehir (1924), İzmir (1924), Bursa (1924), and Trabzon (1922), to name a few. The first competition to bring forth a national champion was the former Turkish Football Championship, which began in 1924 and continued until 1951. The championship format was based on a knockout competition, contested between the winners of each of the country's top regional leagues. The National Division (Turkish: Millî Küme) was the first national league competition in Turkey. Started in 1937, the National Division consisted of the strongest clubs from the Ankara, Istanbul, and İzmir leagues. The championship lasted until 1950.
The Federation Cup was established in 1956 to decide a national champion. This champion would go on to participate in the European Cup. The competition was held for two seasons until it was replaced by the Millî Lig. Beşiktaş won both editions and qualified for the European Cup during the two-year span. However, since the TFF failed to register their name for the draw in time, Beşiktaş could not participate in the 1957–58 season after all.
The top clubs of Ankara, Istanbul, and İzmir competed in the 1959 Turkish National League. The first season took place in the calendar year of 1959, instead of 1958 to 1959, since the qualifying stages took place in 1958. The 16 clubs who competed in the first season were: Adalet (Istanbul), Altay (İzmir), Ankaragücü (Ankara), Ankara Demirspor (Ankara), Beşiktaş (Istanbul), Beykoz (Istanbul), Karagümrük (Istanbul), Fenerbahçe (Istanbul), Galatasaray (Istanbul), Gençlerbirliği (Ankara), Göztepe (İzmir), Hacettepe Gençlik (Ankara), İstanbulspor, İzmirspor, Karşıyaka (İzmir), and Vefa (Istanbul). The first champions were Fenerbahçe and the first "Gol Kralı" (top scorer) was Metin Oktay. No clubs were promoted or relegated at the end of the first season.
The 2. Lig (Second League) was created at the start of the 1963–64 season and the Millî Lig became known as the 1.Lig (First League). Before the foundation of a second division, the bottom three clubs competed with regional league winners in a competition called the Baraj Games. The top three teams of the group were promoted to the Süper Lig. After the foundation of a new second division in 2001, known as the 1. Lig, the formerly titled 1. Lig was rebranded as Süper Lig. The Süper Lig is home of the Fenerbahçe–Galatasaray derby, the most watched football game in Turkey. It is considered to be one of the best and most intense in the world, being ranked among the greatest football rivalries of all time by various international sources.
On 12 December 2023, the Turkish Football Federation suspended all league games indefinitely following an incident during a match between MKE Ankaragucu and Caykur Rizespor which involved fans being able to successfully invade the pitch and people, including recent MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca, being arrested after attacking referee Halil Umut Meler. Koca would resign from MKE Ankaragucu as well. However, on 13 December, the same day Meler was discharged from the hospital it was soon agreed that Super Lig matches would resume on 19 December.
The Süper Lig features 18 teams competing in a round-robin format, where each team plays every other team twice—once at home and once away—over the course of the season. The league typically runs from August to May, culminating in a thrilling race for the championship title. The team with the most points at the end of the season is crowned the champion, while the bottom teams face relegation to the lower division, adding an extra layer of intensity and competition.
Renowned clubs such as Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe, and Beşiktaş have a storied rivalry and have consistently performed well in both domestic and international competitions. The Süper Lig is known for its passionate fan base, vibrant atmospheres in stadiums, and the fierce loyalty of supporters, making match days a spectacle of excitement and emotion.
In addition to the championship title, teams compete for qualification spots in prestigious European tournaments, such as the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa League, further elevating the stakes and showcasing Turkish football on the international stage.
The Türkiye Süper Lig not only highlights the athletic prowess of its players but also serves as a platform for emerging talent, with many young athletes making their mark in the league. With its rich history, competitive spirit, and cultural significance, the Süper Lig remains a vital part of Turkey's sporting landscape, captivating fans and fostering a deep love for the beautiful game.