Upcoming Sports Events in Istanbul
| Date |
Event |
Venue |
| 13 Sep 2023 |
ISTANBUL HOCKEY FESTIVAL 2023 |
Zeytinburnu Buz Pisti, Istanbul |
| 01 Jun 2023 |
Thirsty Thursday Beerpong Tournament & Karaoke Edition |
Arsen Lüpen Taksim, Istanbul |
| 05 Nov 2023 |
N Kolay Istanbul Half Marathon and 15K run 2023 |
15 July Martyrs Bridge, Istanbul |
| 03 Sep 2023 |
Challenge Istanbul |
Beykoz, Istanbul |
| 14 Oct 2023 |
International Happy Cats Show Asia |
IFM - Istanbul Fuar Merkezi |
| 27 Oct 2023 |
Presidential 4th International Yacht Race Istanbul Leg 2023 |
Bosphour İstanbul, Istanbul |
| 03 Jun 2023 |
IGP workshop with GUSTI MOLDOVAN |
Dog Sports İstanbul, Istanbul |
| 06 Jul 2023 |
Thirsty Thursday Pong Tournament & Karaoke Edition |
Arsen Lüpen Taksim, Istanbul |
Craze for Sports in Istanbul
Istanbul is the most populous city of Turkey with over 13 million people living and working here. And in this massive population, the enormous craze for sports has seen that fills the air with zealous throughout the year. One can easily feel the level of excitement and energy the people of Istanbul possess in general for sports and for their favourite team in particular. The city is also known for having one of the most sports-sensitive audiences of the world who take sports no less their family matter. The sports in Istanbul has witnessed a considerably high level of improvement and participation of youth over the years. Outdoor sports like football, basketball and Istanbul marathon enjoy wide popularity among the locals. The city is also home to the famous Galatasaray football team, which has an enormous fan following both in the nation and outside it. Basketball is another very popular sport in Istanbul, in which teams in addition to national leagues also play in European Champions League.
Top sporting events in Istanbul
Sporting events in Istanbul also include the famous Istanbul Marathon held in November every year, where people run on a course covering two continents (Asia and Europe) in one race. The marathon itself is undoubtedly an impressive event among all the countries across the globe. The Istanbul marathon is a 15-km run in which women, men and anyone of age 18 years or older can participate. The city exploits the advantage of its location around the Black Sea and the Marmara Sea and hosts several sailing races and offshore motorboat races during summer. Furthermore, sports in Istanbul is mainly Eurocentric and the city has drawn football fans from the entire globe when it hosted the UEFA Champions League final between Milan and Liverpool in 2005.
Best sports stadiums and sports bars in Istanbul
All the sporting events in Istanbul are organized at the myriad number of stadiums and parks spread across the city. As mentioned above, they are known for hosting some of the biggest sports events like the UEFA Champions League final and the World Basketball Championship. The most reputed of all is the Ataturk Olympics Stadium, named after the founding father of modern Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. The stadium officially has a capacity of 75,145 audiences and is known to be equipped with all world-class facilities. The sports is also viewed by fans in different sports bars in Istanbul. A bar called the U2 Istanbul Irish Pub located at Sehit Muhtar Mah Bekar Sok featuring Irish music with a cozy appetite being a real paradise for Irish visitors staying in the city. You can also visit the Venge, a restaurant-cum-bar that offers delicious cuisine and live sports telecast. No doubt, these sports bars also rule the nightlife of the city.
Top Sports Stadiums & Sports Bar Venues In Istanbul
For all the sports fanatics who are looking for sports tournaments and live screenings at the top sports bar in Istanbul, here's everything you need.
Here's a list of sports stadiums and sports bars who host sporting events in Istanbul:
- Atatürk Olympic Stadium
- Yıldız Mh., Çırağan Cd. No:34, 34349 Beşiktaş/İstanbul
- Öktem Aykut
- Taksim Spor Kulübü
- Caddebostan Sahil
- Safir International School
- Necmi Kadıoğlu Stadyumu
