Trabzonspor has issued a joint call with Beşiktaş for the away fan ban in Turkish football to be lifted ahead of their Süper Lig match on 18 October 2026. The club published the statement on its official website and social media channels on 12 October, urging authorities to abolish the restriction. It stated, "There is no issue that would prevent the fans of Trabzonspor and Beşiktaş from being in each other's stands."
Beşiktaş responded with full support on the same day. The Istanbul club said, "We wholeheartedly support the call shared by our esteemed rivals Trabzonspor with the title 'Away Ban Should Be Lifted' for the 8th week of the Trendyol Süper Lig." This joint initiative from two of Turkey's biggest clubs marks a significant challenge to the long-standing away fan prohibition.
The call comes as Trabzonspor sits 5th in the league with 13 points from 7 matches. The Black Sea Storm, who beat Samsunspor 3-0 in their last outing, are looking to maintain their form. Both clubs argued the ban is contrary to the spirit of football and the stands, calling on Turkish football authorities to completely remove it. They also requested support from local authorities, including the Trabzon Governor's Office, to take the necessary steps.
This appeal precedes a key home fixture against 2nd-placed Beşiktaş on Thursday, 18 October 2026. The clubs' united stance could herald a new chapter for fan rights and matchday atmosphere in the Turkish top flight.
The report in full is at trabzonspor.org.tr
