Çaykur Rizespor (Men's Football Team)

Founded in 1953, Rizespor adopted the name Çaykur Rizespor in 1990 when Çaykur became its naming sponsor. The club represents the province of Rize and the Black Sea Region.

History of the Club

The foundations of Çaykur Rizespor were laid in 1953 with the merger of Rizespor and Gençlik Kulübü. The club originally adopted yellow and green colors, but in 1968, following a merger with Fener Gençlik and Güneşspor, its colors were changed to green and blue, symbolizing Rize’s natural landscape and the Black Sea. In 1990, the club entered an agreement with Çaykur and officially changed its name to Çaykur Rizespor.

In 2009, Çaykur Rizespor transitioned to a corporate structure under the name Rizespor Futbol Yatırımları Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. In the same year, the Rize Yeni Şehir Stadyumu opened and was renamed Çaykur Didi Stadyumu in 2015.

Achievements and Key Moments

The key achievements and milestones in Çaykur Rizespor’s history are as follows:

Süper Lig

• Best Finish: Finished 5th in the Süper Lig during the 1979–1980 season.

TFF 1. Lig (Former Second League)

• Championships: 1978–1979, 1984–1985, 2017–2018
• Play-Off Championship: 1999–2000
• Runners-up: 2002–2003, 2012–2013, 2022–2023

TFF 2. Lig (Former Third League)

• Championship: 1993–1994
• Runners-up: 1973–1974

Türkiye Kupası

• Semi-Final: 2002–2003, 2007–2008, 2015–2016
• Quarter-Final: 1986–1987, 2003–2004

Stadium and Fan Culture

Çaykur Rizespor plays its home matches at the Çaykur Didi Stadyumu, which has a capacity of 15,558 spectators. The stadium opened on 12 August 2009 and received its current name in 2015.

Rizespor supporters fill the stadium on matchdays, creating an atmosphere saturated in green and blue. Chants, marches, and club iconography generate vibrant energy within the venue. Additionally, stalls offering regional Black Sea delicacies and cultural elements enhance the matchday experience.