The Vodafone Arena is a modern stadium with a passionate fan base and an amazing location. Combined, this makes for an unforgettable experience.

History and description

The Vodafone Arena has a capacity of 43,378 spectators. The new stadium of Besiktas, the Vodafone Arena, replaced the old Inonu Stadi. It has a capacity of 43,378 and is modern and well-equipped. In 2004, Inonu Stadi underwent a major renovation. The club explored the possibility of redeveloping or constructing a new arena, but the stadium's protected status as a historical monument delayed the plans. Finally, in 2013, the go ahead was given for a new stadium, leaving only the protected facade in place.

Construction of the new Vodafone Arena took three years, and on 10 April 2016 it officially opened with a ceremony. The first match was played the following day, a league match between Besiktas and Bursaspor (3-2).

In December 2016, two bombs exploded outside of the stadium after a Besiktas game, killing 38 people and injuring over 80 others.

How to get to the Vodafone Arena

The Vodafone Arena is located in the north-east of Istanbul, next to Dolmabahçe Palace and about 2.5 kilometres from Galata bridge and 1 kilometre from Taksim Square. It is a 15-minute walk to the stadium Taksim Square can be reached by metro (line 2), historic tramway 5, and it is served by many buses and dolmus minibuses.

Boats from the Asian side of the river arrive at Kabatas, where it is a short walk to the stadium. Kabatas is also served by (modern) tram line 1, which passes through Istanbul's historic Sultanahmet area.

Address: 1 Kadirgalar Street, Visnezade, Besiktas, Istanbul, 34357

Eat, drink, and sleep near the Vodafone Arena

The Vodafone Arena is located in the central Beyoglu area and is packed with shops, bars, cafés, and restaurants. You will have no trouble finding anything of your liking near Taksim Square or Istiklal Avenue. This means that there are a large number of hotels to choose from near the stadium. If you have money to spend, you will be very happy to know that the The Ritz-Carlton, Swissotel, and Ceylan InterContinental are right next door to the stadium, but rest assured that there are many cheaper alternatives a few more minutes walking away.

If you are looking for a place to stay near the Vodafone Arena in Istanbul, there are several hotels nearby. If you want to explore other parts of the city, there are many other options available.

Besiktas Tickets

Tickets for Besiktas games can be bought online through the PASSO portal. To purchase tickets and enter the stadium, you will need a Passolig card. If you are a foreigner, you can apply for a card on the Passolig website.

You can find a seating plan here.

Relevant Internet links

Be?ikta? JK.Istanbul.com is the official website of Be?ikta? JK, a Turkish football club based in Istanbul. Istanbul-ulasim.com.tr is a city guide website for Istanbul. It provides information on attractions, events, restaurants, and more related to the city of Istanbul. Lastly, Istanbul-metro.com.tr provides travel information for the metro system in Istanbul.