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Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium, Istanbul
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Football stadium Istanbul, TurkeyUpdated Sept 2026

Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium Seating Map

Your seating plan and chart: where to sit, the best seats and the view from your seat

Capacity47,911
Opened1908
LocationIstanbul, Turkey
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Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium in photos

5 outside · 3 inside the venue

At a glance

Where to sit at Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium

The best seats at Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium are Maraton Stand, central blocks, upper rows of the lower tier for the view. For value, choose East stand upper tier and corner sections. For atmosphere, head to Telsim Stand (south end). Avoid Lower rows close to the pitch in the ends. Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium seats 47,911.

Overview

About Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium

The Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium is Fenerbahçe's famous home on the Asian side of Istanbul, seating 47,911 in four steep, double-tiered stands named the Maraton (west), Migros (north), Telsim (south) and the eastern stand, each roughly 10,000-14,000 seats. Each stand has its own membrane roof, the corners between them are open, and the absence of a running track puts every seat close to the pitch. It is renowned as one of the loudest grounds in European football.

Football has been played on the site in Kadıköy since 1908, and Fenerbahçe have called it home since 1929. The ground was renamed in 1998 after Şükrü Saracoğlu, the club's long-serving former president, and was then completely redeveloped between 1999 and 2006 (architect A&Z Aksu Mimarlık), with all four stands rebuilt one by one behind the existing club buildings: the south stand first, in 2001-2002, followed by the north and east stands, and the main west grandstand last, in 2006. Each stand is covered by a membrane roof on steel trusses mounted on the corner sections, and because the plot is tightly constrained, the stands are steeper and taller than at many grounds. It became Turkey's first football-specific stadium, with no running track and stands pressed close to the pitch, and it staged the 2009 UEFA Cup final, in which Shakhtar Donetsk beat Werder Bremen 2-1. The corporate facilities, including the stadium's skyboxes, are concentrated in the main (west) grandstand, which also has integrated multi-storey parking. From 2015 to 2025 it carried sponsored names (Ülker Stadium, then others), and its current sponsored full name is the Chobani Stadyumu Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu Spor Kompleksi; for most purposes it remains the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium.

Seat map

Seating plan & map

General seating reference for Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium. Check your selected event for its exact configuration.

Layout

How the venue is set up

Football

League and European matches use the full all-seater bowl; visiting supporters are allocated a section within the Migros (north) stand, with allocations for recent European fixtures of around 2,300-2,500 tickets.

Concerts

The stadium also hosts major concerts, typically with the stage at one end and the bowl reconfigured around the floor.

Sections

Seating levels explained

Maraton Stand (west)

The largest and most recently rebuilt stand (2006), running the length of the touchline. It holds the vast majority of the corporate seating, including the stadium's skyboxes, plus integrated multi-storey parking.

Pros: Central touchline views over the halfway line. Almost all of the premium seating is here.

Cons: Among the most expensive seats in the ground.

East stand

The stand opposite the Maraton, holding around 12,000 in two tiers and mirroring it across the pitch.

Pros: Good central views at generally lower prices than the Maraton. Close to the Söğütlüçeşme transport links.

Cons: Fewer premium facilities than the west side.

Migros Stand (north)

One of the two goal-end stands, holding around 10,000 in two tiers, rebuilt with the east and south stands in the early phase of the 1999-2006 redevelopment. It holds the away supporters' section for most fixtures.

Pros: Behind-the-goal views. Usually among the cheaper tickets in the stadium.

Cons: End views make following play at the far end harder, and visiting fans are placed here.

Telsim Stand (south)

The other goal-end stand, holding around 10,000 in two tiers. It was the first stand rebuilt, in 2001-2002, and is the traditional focus of the home ultras.

Pros: The heart of the home atmosphere. Usually among the cheaper tickets in the stadium.

Cons: End views make following play at the far end harder.

Recommendations

Best seats at Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium

Best overall (football)

Maraton Stand, central blocks, upper rows of the lower tier

The halfway-line position in the stadium's largest stand gives a balanced, elevated view of the whole pitch.

Best overall (concerts)

Lower tier nearest the stage end

The stage is typically set at one end of the bowl for concerts, so lower-tier seats closest to it give the nearest view.

Best value

East stand upper tier and corner sections

Solid central and near-corner views for less than the equivalent Maraton seats.

Best atmosphere

Telsim Stand (south end)

The traditional home end behind the goal concentrates the most vocal Fenerbahçe support and the banner displays.

Best premium

Skyboxes, Maraton Stand (west)

The west grandstand holds the ground's skyboxes, expanded from an original 58 units to 132, alongside the club's other corporate facilities.

Away supporters

Migros Stand (north)

Visiting fans are allocated a block in the Migros stand; recent European away allocations have been around 2,300-2,500 tickets.

Heads up

Seats to avoid & obstructed views

Lower rows close to the pitch in the ends: The goal-line views restrict sight of play at the opposite end and the near touchline.

Corner sections between stands: The corner seating sits at an angle to the pitch and, like the rest of the open corners, is exposed where the stand roofs end.

Upper tier rear rows, all stands: The plot the stadium sits on is tightly constrained, so the stands were built steeper and taller than at many grounds, putting the highest rows a long way back and up from the pitch.

Premium

Premium & hospitality

Skyboxes

Private boxes in the Maraton (west) grandstand, expanded from an original 58 units to 132 as the ground's corporate facilities have grown.

VIP lounges

Hospitality lounges in the main stand, included on the club's stadium tour route alongside the skyboxes.

Access

Accessibility & companion seating

Seating areas designed for wheelchair users have been built into the ground, with accessible toilets located near these sections, and lifts with lowered control buttons. Arrangements for a specific fixture are best confirmed with the club before travelling.

Eat & drink

Food & drink at Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium

Concourse kiosks throughout the four stands serve Turkish matchday staples such as simit, grilled köfte sandwiches and börek, alongside ayran, and the premium areas in the main grandstand include lounge catering. Alcohol is not sold inside the stadium, in line with Turkish football grounds generally. The Kadıköy streets between the ferry and the stadium offer a wide choice of cafes, restaurants and bars for eating before or after the match.

Alcohol is not sold inside the stadium.

Worth seeking out

  • Concourse kiosks in all four stands
  • Main-stand lounge catering for hospitality guests
  • Kadıköy's cafes and restaurants a short walk away

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Logistics

Getting there

Transport

The stadium stands in the Kadıköy district on Istanbul's Asian side, a short walk from the Kadıköy ferry piers where ferries arrive from Eminönü and Beşiktaş on the European side. The Marmaray suburban rail stops at Söğütlüçeşme, a few minutes' walk north of the ground, while Kadıköy metro station is around 2 km to the west. There is very little on-site parking, so public transport is the sensible choice on match days.

The area

Kadıköy is one of Istanbul's liveliest districts, and the walk from the ferry to the ground passes bars, cafes and restaurants, with Kadife Street a popular pre-match stop. A number of hotels lie within a ten-minute walk of the stadium on the streets towards Kadıköy centre.

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Parking near Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium

The closest car parks to Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium, each marked with a blue P on the map above. On event days public transport is usually quicker than driving.

  • Vakıf otoparkzühtüpaşa mahallesi recep peker caddesi, Şefikbey Sokağı No:21161 m
  • Reşitpaşa Cd. 5.otoparkıZühtüpaşa313 m
  • İSPARKOsmanağa, Gezinme Sokak No:10405 m
  • Kuşdili Outdoor ParkingOsmanağa Mahallesi Kuşdili Caddesi, Pazaryolu sokak No:1A410 m
  • İspark Salı Pazarı Alt KısımOsmanağa, Gezinme Sokak No:4 34714451 m
  • Kadıköy İsparkOsmanağa, Gezinme Sokak No:6470 m
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the capacity of the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium?

The stadium's official capacity is 47,911, all seated, following the redevelopment completed in 2006.

What are the best seats at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium?

The central blocks of the Maraton (west) stand offer the best all-round view, a few rows up from the pitch. For atmosphere, the Telsim (south) end behind the goal holds the most vocal home support.

Is the floor seated or standing at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium?

The stadium is all-seated for football. For concerts, the floor in front of the stage is typically used as standing space, with the surrounding bowl reconfigured around it.

Is the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium covered?

Each of the four stands has its own membrane roof on steel trusses, but the corner sections between the stands are open, so some corner seats are exposed to the weather.

Is the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The ground has seating areas designed for wheelchair users, accessible toilets near those sections, and lifts with lowered control buttons; it is best to confirm arrangements with the club ahead of a specific match.

What is the layout of the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium?

Four separate double-tiered stands, the Maraton (west), East, Migros (north) and Telsim (south), each with its own roof, wrap tightly around the pitch with open corners between them and no running track.

Does the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium have VIP or hospitality areas?

Yes. The Maraton (west) grandstand holds the ground's skyboxes, expanded over time from 58 to 132 units, along with VIP lounges and most of the club's other corporate facilities.

Which seats are best for concerts at Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium?

The stadium also hosts major concerts, typically with the stage at one end and the bowl reconfigured around the floor. For specific sections, aim for Lower tier nearest the stage end — The stage is typically set at one end of the bowl for concerts, so lower-tier seats closest to it give the nearest view.

What is the view like from the seats at Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium?

The best views at Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium are from Maraton Stand, central blocks, upper rows of the lower tier — The halfway-line position in the stadium's largest stand gives a balanced, elevated view of the whole pitch. The weakest are Lower rows close to the pitch in the ends: The goal-line views restrict sight of play at the opposite end and the near touchline. For a seat-by-seat view, see the view-from-seat photos and the seating map for Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium.

What are the stands at Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium?

Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium is made up of 4 main stands: Maraton Stand (west); East stand; Migros Stand (north); Telsim Stand (south).

Where do away fans sit at Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium?

League and European matches use the full all-seater bowl; visiting supporters are allocated a section within the Migros (north) stand, with allocations for recent European fixtures of around 2,300-2,500 tickets.

What is the view like from the seats at Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium?

For the best view at Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium, aim for Maraton Stand, central blocks, upper rows of the lower tier (The halfway-line position in the stadium's largest stand gives a balanced, elevated view of the whole pitch.); Lower tier nearest the stage end (The stage is typically set at one end of the bowl for concerts, so lower-tier seats closest to it give the nearest view.). The view is most restricted from Lower rows close to the pitch in the ends (The goal-line views restrict sight of play at the opposite end and the near touchline.).

Where can I park at Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium?

Car parks near Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium include Vakıf otopark, Reşitpaşa Cd. 5.otoparkı, İSPARK, Kuşdili Outdoor Parking and more. The closest is Vakıf otopark, about 161 m from the venue. On event days public transport is usually quicker than driving, so check the transport options too.

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