Stadium Information

The Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium, known for sponsorship reasons as Ülker Stadyumu Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu Sports Complex, is the home of the Fenerbahçe S.K. football club, located in the Kadıköy district in Istanbul, Turkey. Inaugurated in 1908, it has undergone several significant renovations, particularly those carried out between 1999 and 2006, which modernized its facilities and increased its capacity to 50,530 spectators. 

The stadium has hosted high-level football events, including the UEFA Cup final in 2009, the last before the tournament was renamed the UEFA Europa League. This event highlights the international relevance of the venue in the European football scene. 

A historical curiosity is that, before the construction of the stadium, the area was known as "Papazın Çayırı" or "The Priest's Meadow". This space became Turkey's first football field, where the first matches of the Istanbul Football League were played, marking the beginning of the football tradition in the country. 

In addition to its main function as the home of Fenerbahçe S.K., the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium has hosted matches of the Turkish national team and various cultural events, establishing itself as a sports and social icon in Istanbul. Its location in Kadıköy, one of the city's most vibrant areas, makes it a meeting point for fans and visitors looking to immerse themselves in the exciting atmosphere of Turkish football.