History and description

It offers a view across the Golden Horn and is used for concerts, galas and other events. The Recep Tayyip Erdo?an Stadium, also known as Kasimpasa Stadium, was built in 2005 on the site of a local athletics ground. It offers a view across the Golden Horn and is used for concerts, galas and other events. The stadium initially consisted of a single main stand with a curve around the corner to the rear. It has since been expanded in 2010 with separate stands on the side and end previously left open, while at the same time the athletics track was removed.

The 2014-15 season was played at the Recep Tayyip Erdogan Stadium while the new Vodafona Arena was under construction.

How to get to Recep Tayyip Erdogan Stadium

The Recep Tayyip Erdogan Stadium is located in the Beyoglu area of central Istanbul, near the Galata tower and just a few blocks downhill off the main Istligal pedestrian street. Taksim Square is approximately 15 minutes away by foot, while the walk from Sultanahmet takes about half an hour.

The nearest metro station is Sishane, which is situated a 10-minute walk away. The Sishane metro station is located on the green line M2, which runs to destinations in the north and south, including Taksim Square with connections to other parts of the city.

Address: Yahya Kahya Mahallesi, Tepeba?? Caddesi 1, 34440 Istanbul

Kasimpasa Tickets

Tickets for Kasimpasa games can be bought online through the PASSO portal. As with all tickets in Turkey, you need a Passolig card to be able to buy them and enter the stadium. In the case of foreigners, this is a pre-paid card. You can apply for a card on the Passolig website.

Expect to pay 10.00 for an uncovered seat, 20.00 for a covered seat behind the goal, or 40.00 for a covered seat at the main stand.

Relevant Internet links

The official website of Kasimpasa SK is www.kasimpasa.com.tr. The Istanbul city guide is www.istanbul-ulasim.com.tr, and the Istanbul metro travel information is www.istanbul-ulasim.com.tr Wojciech wrote: On October 21, 2017 at 6:14 PM, I went to watch a game between Istanbul's Sport Club and Altinordu in the Turkish 1st League. The stadium is really nice and unique - you can actually watch the game from the street above. tickets have to be bought with a passolig card; walking from Taksim takes 15 minutes and it is very straight forward. The ticket cost me 11 Turkish Lira for the main stand.

I went to watch a game between Istanbul's Istanbulspor and Altinordu in Turkish 1st League at their stadium. The stadium is really nice and unique, and you can actually watch the game from the street above. Tickets must be bought with a pass-card, and walking from Taksim takes 15 minutes. The ticket cost me 11 Turkish Lira for the main stand.