Istanbul Leads with Six Teams in Upcoming Super Lig Season
Istanbul, May 24 – The 2026-2027 Trendyol Super Lig season is set to feature teams from 13 different cities across Turkey, with Istanbul once again dominating the league with six clubs. This was announced yesterday evening, following the conclusion of the 2025-2026 Trendyol 1. Lig play-offs and the finalization of relegations from the Super Lig.
Erzurumspor FK and Amed Sportif Faaliyetler, who finished in the top two spots of the Trendyol 1. Lig regular season, have secured their promotion to the Super Lig. They will be joined by Çorum Futbol Kulübü, who emerged victorious in the play-offs, earning their spot in the top flight.
Conversely, Fatih Karagümrük, Kayserispor, and Antalyaspor have been relegated from the Trendyol Super Lig and will compete in the 1. Lig next season.
City Representation in the 2026-2027 Super Lig
Istanbul, historically the city with the most teams in the Super Lig, continues its strong presence with six clubs, including the traditional ‘big three’ – Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe, and Beşiktaş. The other cities that will have representation in the upcoming season are Ankara, Izmir, Gaziantep, Antalya, Konya, Kocaeli, Samsun, Trabzon, Rize, Erzurum, Diyarbakır, and Çorum, each contributing one team.
The full list of teams confirmed to compete in the 2026-2027 Trendyol Super Lig season is as follows:
- Istanbul: Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe, Beşiktaş, Başakşehir, Kasımpaşa, Eyüpspor
- Trabzon: Trabzonspor
- Izmir: Göztepe
- Samsun: Samsunspor
- Rize: Çaykur Rizespor
- Konya: Konyaspor
- Kocaeli: Kocaelispor
- Antalya: Alanyaspor
- Gaziantep: Gaziantep FK
- Ankara: Gençlerbirliği
- Erzurum: Erzurumspor FK
- Diyarbakır: Amed Sportif Faaliyetler
- Çorum: Çorum FK
This distribution highlights the geographical spread of football talent and passion across Turkey, with a significant concentration remaining in the metropolitan hub of Istanbul.
Relegation and Promotion Dynamics
The relegation of Fatih Karagümrük, Kayserispor, and Antalyaspor means a reshuffling of the league’s landscape. The newly promoted teams – Erzurumspor FK, Amed Sportif Faaliyetler, and Çorum FK – will bring fresh competition and new dynamics to the Super Lig, promising an exciting season for football enthusiasts.
The competition for promotion from the Trendyol 1. Lig was fierce, with Erzurumspor FK and Amed Sportif Faaliyetler securing their spots through consistent performance throughout the regular season. Çorum FK’s success in the play-offs underscores the unpredictable and thrilling nature of Turkish football.
The upcoming season is anticipated to be highly competitive, with teams from diverse regions vying for the coveted championship title and European qualification spots.
Source: https://www.istanbulgazetesi.com.tr/super-ligde-13-sehir-yarisacak-istanbul-zirvede/amp
