description Turkish Süper Lig Overview
The Turkish Süper Lig is Turkey's highest division in men's association football. Established in 1959, it is organized nationally and uses promotion and relegation with the divisions below it. The league includes clubs from across Turkey and is associated with longstanding rivalries, including matches between major Istanbul clubs that draw large and highly engaged supporter groups.
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When did the Turkish Süper Lig begin?
The national competition now called the Süper Lig is generally dated to 1959. The Turkish Football Federation identifies 1959 as the beginning of Turkey's national first league. [TFF](https://www.tff.org/default.aspx?pageID=545)
Which clubs define the biggest Süper Lig rivalries?
Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe, and Beşiktaş are among the league's best-known clubs. Galatasaray versus Fenerbahçe is known as the Intercontinental Derby because it links Istanbul's European and Asian sides.
How does promotion and relegation work in the Turkish Süper Lig?
The Süper Lig is the top level of Turkey's football pyramid, with 1. Lig directly below it. Clubs move between the divisions through season standings and, depending on the rules, promotion or relegation playoffs.
Is the Süper Lig the same competition as the Turkish Cup?
No. The Süper Lig is a season-long league, while the Turkish Cup is a separate knockout competition, and clubs such as Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray can enter both.
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