Main image

Anl55400 CC BY-SA 4.0 Wikimedia Commons

Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium

Stadium

Situated in Istanbul's Kadıköy district, Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium is home to Fenerbahçe SK. Match days bring intense atmospheres and visitors experience fervent Turkish football support.

Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium Beyoğlu& Taksim Beşiktaş& Ortaköy Kadıköy Sultanahmet& Old City Üsküdar Şişli &Nişantaşı Tourist areas, not official boundaries. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributorsHagia SophiaGrand BazaarGalata TowerDolmabahçe PalaceMaiden's TowerPera MuseumYıldız PalaceYeni Valide MosqueCathedral of the Holy SpiritNişantaşıŞükrü Saracoğlu Stadium
In this guide

Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium essentials

Address: Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadyumu, Kadıköy, Istanbul, Turkey
Website: fenerbahce.org
Admission: Match ticket prices vary; stadium museum/tours (when offered) are paid - check club site.
GoogleAppleOSM

About Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium

Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium is the principal home ground of Fenerbahçe S.K., located in the Kadıköy district of Istanbul on the city’s Asian side. It is one of the major football stadiums in Turkey, regularly used for domestic league matches and club events.

Matchdays feature a continuous seated bowl surrounding a full-size pitch with extensive fan facilities and hospitality areas; the atmosphere is notable for strong home support. The stadium complex also includes club offices and dedicated areas for VIPs and media.

The stadium has a long association with Fenerbahçe and carries the name of former Turkish prime minister Şükrü Saracoğlu; it has been redeveloped and modernised over time to meet evolving safety and competition standards. It remains the club’s principal venue for home matches and large-scale events.

Situated in Kadıköy on Istanbul’s Anatolian side, the stadium is embedded within a dense urban district and is accessible by public transport from across the city.

  • Home club and location: Home stadium of Fenerbahçe S.K., located in the Kadıköy district on Istanbul’s Asian side.
  • Capacity: Seating capacity is about 50,000, making it one of Istanbul’s larger football venues.

What to See#

  • Stadium bowl: The main seating bowl and pitch configured for football matches with a capacity of around 50,000 spectators and enclosed stands on all sides.
  • Club and hospitality facilities: Club facilities including offices, VIP areas and training-related amenities attached to the stadium complex and used by the resident club.
Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium

Best time is spring or early autumn (April-June, September-October) when temperatures are mild and conditions are pleasant for outdoor events.

Spring / Early autumn
April - June, September - October · 12-25°C
Mild, comfortable weather-ideal for attending matches and sightseeing around Istanbul.
Summer
July - August · 20-33°C
Hotter and busier, with warm to hot days; matches are still held but expect higher temperatures and more tourists.
Winter
December - February · 0-10°C
Cooler, wetter conditions with occasional cold snaps and rain; outdoor comfort is reduced.

Weather & Climate near Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium

Climate

Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 3°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (712 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 62 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
-6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable 3° - 9° 4° 92 mm overcast 83% 3.2 m/s 0.2 low 9.5h
February Acceptable 3° - 9° 4° 65 mm overcast 82% 3.2 m/s 0.4 low 10.5h
March Acceptable 4° - 11° 6° 64 mm partly cloudy 79% 3.1 m/s 0.7 moderate 11.8h
April Good 8° - 17° 12° 48 mm partly cloudy 76% 2.6 m/s 1.1 high 13.1h
May Very Good 12° - 21° 17° 37 mm partly cloudy 74% 2.4 m/s 1.6 very high 14.3h
June Excellent 17° - 26° 21° 30 mm some cloud 69% 2.5 m/s 2.0 extreme 14.8h
July Ideal 19° - 28° 24° 26 mm mostly sunny 66% 2.8 m/s 2.2 extreme 14.6h
August Ideal 19° - 28° 24° 33 mm mostly sunny 66% 2.9 m/s 1.8 very high 13.6h
September Excellent 16° - 25° 20° 42 mm some cloud 68% 2.8 m/s 1.2 high 12.3h
October Very Good 12° - 20° 16° 77 mm partly cloudy 76% 2.7 m/s 0.7 moderate 11.0h
November Good 8° - 15° 11° 88 mm partly cloudy 80% 2.7 m/s 0.3 low 9.8h
December Acceptable 5° - 11° 6° 110 mm overcast 83% 3.1 m/s 0.2 low 9.2h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium

Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium is in the Kadıköy district on Istanbul’s Asian side. The easiest public route from central Istanbul is to take a ferry to Kadıköy (Kadıköy ferry terminal) or Marmaray to the nearby stations, then walk east along the shore toward Fenerbahçe (about a 15-20 minute walk from Kadıköy ferry) or catch a short local bus/minibus toward the Fenerbahçe area. By car the stadium is a short drive off the D100/E-5 coastal corridor; expect heavy traffic on match days.

Tips for Visiting Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium

  • Use public transport to reach the stadium area via Kadıköy (ferry, Marmaray or local rail and buses) to avoid heavy car traffic and limited parking on match days.
  • On match days arrive well before kick-off (90+ minutes) to pass security checks, soak up the strong pre-match atmosphere in Kadıköy and find your entrance without rushing.
  • Buy tickets through official Fenerbahçe channels and check the gate printed on your ticket - that gate is typically the most direct entry and avoids extra walking or crowd bottlenecks.