Istanbul Fatih Terim Stadium was built to provide Istanbul Basaksehir with a new and modern home. Previously the club had played at the much-too-large Ataturk Olympic Stadium. The stadium opened on 26 July 2014 following 16 months of construction. It was named after then-Turkey manager Fatih Terim, who had never played for nor managed Istanbul Basaksehir though.
Fatih Terim Stadium is located on the northern edge of Istanbul, not too far from Ataturk Olympic Stadium. The distance to central Istanbul (e.g. Sultanahmet, Taksim Square) is about 25 kilometres. The stadium lies next to the O6 motorway and is thus easily reached by car.
Getting to the stadium by public transport is not too hard either. Metro station Basaksehir Metrokent lies less than a 30-minute walk away from the stadium. Basaksehir Metrokent station is on line 3 that runs in the north of Istanbul. From most central destination at least two transfers are required.
Alternatively, there are various buses that stop close to the stadium, including 78, 78B, 78E, 78F, and 78ZB. Most pass by station Metrokent as well if you’re looking to make your way to the stadium quicker than walking.
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