Question
Short answer: Başakşehir has finished first in the Turkish second tier once as of the end of the 2025-26 season, according to TFF and RSSSF. Promotions earned through the play-offs or as runners-up are not counted as titles. The division is known today as the TFF 1. Lig.
At a glance: Başakşehir in the Turkish second tier
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Club | Başakşehir |
| Division | Turkish second tier (TFF 1. Lig and its predecessors) |
| First-place finishes | 1 |
| Most recent title | 2013-14 (Istanbul BBSK adıyla) |
| Count as of | the end of the 2025-26 season |
| Verified by | TFF and RSSSF |
Başakşehir: seasons finished first
| Season | League / format | Name in the TFF archive | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-14 | 1. Lig, single group | İstanbul BBSK | RSSSF runner-up: Balıkesirspor, play-off Mersin İdman Yurdu |
How the titles are counted
The count covers first-place finishes in the Turkish second tier: single-table championships and, for the seasons played in groups, group titles. Each season was checked against TFF and RSSSF. Promotions earned through the play-offs or as runners-up are not counted as titles. Titles won in the Süper Lig or in lower divisions belong to separate counts.
Frequently asked questions
How many times has Başakşehir won the Turkish second tier?
Once, as of the end of the 2025-26 season, according to TFF and RSSSF.
When did Başakşehir last finish first in the second tier?
2013-14 (Istanbul BBSK adıyla).
Do play-off promotions count?
No. Only first-place finishes are counted; promotion through the play-offs or as runners-up is not a title.
Related pages
- Club page: Başakşehir
- How many times has Başakşehir won the league?
- How many people does Başakşehir’s stadium hold?
- Başakşehir’s stadium
- Turkish edition of this page: Başakşehir 1. Lig’de kaç kez şampiyon oldu?
- Football Atlas in English: all pages
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Sources
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q857938 (accessed 5 November 2026)
- Source: Turkish Football Federation, TFF (tff.org) — tff.org/default.aspx (accessed 5 November 2026)
- Historical results checked against RSSSF (rsssf.org) — rsssf.org/tablest/turk2champ.html (accessed 5 November 2026)
- Historical results checked against RSSSF (rsssf.org) — rsssf.org/tablest/turkcuphist.html (accessed 5 November 2026)
Last updated: 12 November 2026 · Data as of: the end of the 2025-26 season · Verified with: Wikidata, TFF, RSSSF
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