Antalyaspor will kick off the 2026-27 season at home on Saturday, August 8, 2026. The red-and-whites will face Ankara Keçiörengücü at Corendon Park at 21:30 local time. The fixture, confirmed by the Turkish Football Federation on July 24, 2026, marks the club’s first official outing of the new campaign.

What is Antalyaspor’s opening fixture?

The Turkish Football Federation published the opening-week schedule for the 2026-27 Süper Lig and 1. Lig on July 24, 2026. Antalyaspor’s first league game is set for August 8 at Corendon Park against Keçiörengücü, kick-off at 21:30. The fixture was scheduled for the evening to reduce heat-related health risks for players during Turkey’s late-summer humidity.

Keçiörengücü finished last season battling relegation in the 1. Lig, while Antalyaspor eyes an immediate return to the Süper Lig. Starting at home gives the team a morale boost and a chance to hit the ground running in front of its own fans.

Why does this opening matter?

At the end of the 2025-26 season Antalyaspor sat 16th in the Süper Lig with 32 points from 34 games: 8 wins, 8 draws, 18 losses, a goal difference of -22 and recent form of WLDDL. The club closed the campaign with a 1-0 win over Kocaelispor on May 17, 2026.

Kicking off at Corendon Park puts Antalyaspor in a strong position to build momentum early. The TFF’s scheduling decision reflects concern for player welfare during August’s high heat and humidity in southern Turkey.

What comes next after the opener?

After the August 8 opener, every point will count as Antalyaspor chases promotion. The club’s next fixture is at home to Pendikspor on August 23, 2026. Antalyaspor’s first steps of the 2026-27 season will be watched closely both locally and across the country as the race to return to the Süper Lig heats up.