# 2026‑27 Turkish football season kickoff > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/202627-trendyol-1-lig-season-start > Updated: 2026-08-06T11:53:31.000Z. Sources: 32. Developments: 2. The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) continued to flesh out the 2026‑27 season. On 6 August it released the official Süper Lig fixture for the first three weeks, confirming the league opens on 14 August with Galatasaray hosting Çorum FK and providing dates for weeks 2‑3. The Trendyol 1. Lig opener remained Manisa FK’s 2‑1 away win over Boluspor, with detailed goal‑scoring information and a noted injury to Boluspor youngster Erdem Can Polat. Alanyaspor bolstered its squad by signing midfielders Baran Ali Gezek (four‑year deal from Kayserispor) and Şahin Dik (five‑year deal from Giresunspor), underscoring its youth policy. The club held a signing ceremony at its Cengiz Aydoğan facilities, where president Hasan Çavuşoğlu reiterated the focus on youth development. Gezek, a former Turkey U21 international with 52 Süper Lig appearances, and Dik, who netted 11 goals for Giresunspor last season, expressed enthusiasm about joining Alanyaspor. The TFF also announced that the new Fantasy League platform will launch the following week, offering weekly and season‑long prizes, including a car for the champion, under an agreement with the Clubs Union Foundation. Kocaelispor held a season‑opening ceremony with a municipal concert and introduced new signing Metehan Altunbaş. Konyaspor conducted a double training session ahead of its match with Rizespor. TRT confirmed free‑to‑air broadcasting of TFF 1. Lig matches in partnership with BeIN Sports. Security coordination continues, with Bandırmaspor’s fan‑police summit and youth‑talent trials proceeding as scheduled. ## Claims - The Turkish Football Federation released the official fixture for the first three weeks of the 2026‑27 Süper Lig, with the opening match Galatasaray vs Çorum FK on 14 August 2026. (disputed by 4 sources) - Manisa FK defeated Boluspor 2‑1 in the opening 1. Lig match, with goals by Furkan Emin Kaçmaz (7'), Anziani (penalty, 35') and Lindseth (45+4'). (disputed by 3 sources) - Alanyaspor signed Baran Ali Gezek from Kayserispor on a four‑year contract. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Alanyaspor signed Şahin Dik from Giresunspor on a five‑year contract. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Baran Ali Gezek is 20 years old and has played 52 Süper Lig matches. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Baran Ali Gezek has appeared for Turkey’s U21 national team. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Şahin Dik is 22 years old and scored 11 goals for Giresunspor last season. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Club president Hasan Çavuşoğlu said Alanyaspor will continue to invest in young players. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The signing ceremony took place at Alanyaspor’s Cengiz Aydoğan facilities. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Both players said they are happy to join Alanyaspor. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Alanyaspor signed Baran Ali Gezek on a four‑year contract from Kayserispor. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Alanyaspor signed Şahin Dik on a five‑year contract from Giresunspor. (corroborated by 4 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-06: Alanyaspor signs two young midfielders Baran Ali Gezek and Şahin Dik Alanyaspor signed 20‑year‑old Baran Ali Gezek (four‑year deal) and 22‑year‑old Şahin Dik (five‑year deal), both youth targets, with president Hasan Çavuşoğlu pledging continued investment in young talent. 30 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-trendyol-1-lig-2026-27-season-opens-with-fan-security-meeting-and-first-match ### 2026-07-31: Trendyol 1. Lig publishes 2‑8 week fixture list The Turkish Football Federation released the Trendyol 1. Lig match schedule for weeks 2‑8, starting 14 August with Esenler Erokspor vs Sarıyer and running through early September. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trendyol-1-lig-weeks-28-schedule-released --- Cite as: 2026‑27 Turkish football season kickoff. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/202627-trendyol-1-lig-season-start