24.10.2026 08:20
Istanbul will host two important Süper Lig matches on the evening of Monday, October 26. Just two and a half hours after the clash in which Beşiktaş will host Başakşehir, Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe will face off. Due to the two matches to be played on the European side, traffic congestion and security measures have already become a matter of curiosity.
An exciting evening awaits football fans in Istanbul on Monday, October 26. In the 9th week of the Trendyol Süper Lig, the Beşiktaş-Başakşehir match and the Galatasaray-Fenerbahçe derby will be played on the same day. The matches, which will start one after another at two major stadiums on the European side, are expected to affect transportation and security planning in the city.
THE FIRST WHISTLE WILL BLOW AT DOLMABAHÇE
Beşiktaş will host Başakşehir at its stadium in Dolmabahçe on Monday, October 26 at 19:00. Two and a half hours after the Black and Whites' match begins, football fans' attention will turn to Seyrantepe. The giant derby between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe will start at 21:30 at RAMS Park. Thus, two important Süper Lig matches will be played on the same evening on the European side of Istanbul.
TRAFFIC CONCERNS ON THE EUROPEAN SIDE
The fact that the two matches will be played on the same day and at close times has increased concerns about traffic congestion, especially around the stadiums. While fan activity is expected to increase on the Dolmabahçe and Seyrantepe routes, it is assessed that bridge connection roads may also be affected by match traffic. In particular, the fact that fans going to the stadium for the Beşiktaş-Başakşehir match and football fans trying to make it to the Galatasaray-Fenerbahçe derby will be on the roads at the same hours indicates that there may be a busy evening in terms of transportation.
SECURITY MEASURES ARE ALSO ON THE AGENDA
The fact that the two matches will be played on the same evening has also made security planning important. While it was stated that approximately 10,000 police officers were on duty in the previous Galatasaray-Fenerbahçe derby, it is expressed that the workload of security units may increase this time because Beşiktaş will also take the field on the same evening. The details of the security measures and traffic arrangements to be taken for the matches have not yet been clarified.
TRABZONSPOR IS ALSO ON THE FIELD AT THE SAME TIME
In another match to be played on Monday, October 26 in the 9th week of the Süper Lig, Trabzonspor will face Rizespor away. The Black Sea derby will start at 19:00. Thus, football fans will have the opportunity to follow three important Süper Lig matches on the same evening.