Galatasaray Hosts Kasımpaşa in Süper Lig Week Seven Opener

Galatasaray welcomes Kasımpaşa to RAMS Park on Friday, October 9, 2026, for the opening fixture of the Turkish Süper Lig's seventh round. The match begins at 8 p.m. local time, with Galatasaray seeking a strong return to league action against the competition's only unbeaten team, according to Hurriyet.

The game resumes the league schedule following the international break, which had interrupted competition since September 21. Referee Halil Umut Meler will oversee the encounter, which will be broadcast live on beIN SPORTS 1.

Galatasaray's announced starting lineup consists of Uğurcan, Barış Alper, Sanchez, Abdülkerim, Jakobs, Torreira, Sara, Batrakov, Yunus, Leao and Deniz. Kasımpaşa will start with Gianniotis, Winck, Mouanga, Ilie, Ayberk, Baldursson, Mendes, Kerem Demirbay, Ali Yavuz, Güven Yalçın and Benedyczak.

Team availability remained a consideration for Galatasaray before kickoff. Ugochukwu was unavailable because of suspension, while the condition of Victor Osimhen, Roland Sallai, Wilfried Singo and Günay Güvenç required further assessment after their recent returns from injury, according to Hurriyet.

Stadium access arrangements were also announced ahead of the fixture. According to Beyaz Belge Haber, the Aslanlı Yol approach will open to supporters at 4:30 p.m., followed by the gates of RAMS Park at 5 p.m., giving fans time to enter before the match.

Organizers encouraged supporters to arrive early to reduce congestion and allow pre-match preparations to proceed smoothly. The guidance forms part of the matchday arrangements for the home fixture.

Supporters arriving through the metro entrance can leave items prohibited inside the stadium at a storage facility beside the ticket office, according to Beyaz Belge Haber. The facility provides an option for fans who bring belongings that cannot be taken into the venue.