Başakşehir Fatih Terim Stadium

Başakşehir Fatih Terim Stadium is a football stadium located in the Başakşehir district of Istanbul, with a seating capacity of 17,319. It hosts the home matches of the Turkish Süper Lig team, İstanbul Başakşehir F.K. The stadium opened on July 26, 2014, and was named after Fatih Terim, the Turkish national football coach.

Design and Technical Specifications

The stadium was designed according to modern standards and meets UEFA criteria. The technical specifications and facilities can be summarized as follows:

• Seating Capacity: 17,319
• Pitch Dimensions: 68x105 meters.
• Ground Type: Natural grass.
• Parking: 350-space covered parking and 1,300-space open parking.
• Training Grounds: 3 regulation-sized pitches.
• Press Facilities: 170-person press conference room, in-field press working areas, 3 TV studios, and interview areas.
• Health and Safety: Sports health center, doping control center, emergency medical rooms in every stand.
• Changing Rooms and Delegation Areas: 4 player changing rooms, 2 referee changing rooms, 3 UEFA/FIFA/TFF delegate rooms.

Sustainability and Certifications

The stadium is a notable structure in terms of environmental sustainability. It has received the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), which demonstrates compliance with energy efficiency and environmental impact reduction standards. It is the first stadium in Türkiye to receive this certification.

Facilities and Social Areas

In addition to hosting football matches, the stadium offers comprehensive facilities for athletes and visitors:

• Training Facility: 34 rooms, 6,200 m² in size.
• Commercial Areas: 31 units, each 150 m².
• Disability Access: Disabled stands and accessibility options available.
• Worship Areas: Places of worship for all religions are provided.

Construction Process and Cost

The construction of the stadium was completed in approximately 16 months, with a cost of 178 million Turkish Lira. The project included the stadium, training facility, and parking areas.

Opening and Usage

The opening of Başakşehir Fatih Terim Stadium took place on July 26, 2014. The opening event featured a football match attended by then-Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. During the ceremony, it was announced that the stadium was named in honor of Fatih Terim. The opening was attended by many figures from the worlds of football, politics, and business.