Question
Short answer: İstanbulspor has finished first in the Turkish second tier once as of the end of the 2025-26 season, according to TFF and RSSSF. All of them were group titles from the years when the division was split into groups. Promotions earned through the play-offs or as runners-up are not counted as titles.
At a glance: İstanbulspor in the Turkish second tier
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Club | İstanbulspor |
| Division | Turkish second tier (TFF 1. Lig and its predecessors) |
| First-place finishes | 1 |
| Of which group titles | 1 |
| Most recent title | 1967-68 (Group 2) |
| Count as of | the end of the 2025-26 season |
| Verified by | TFF and RSSSF |
İstanbulspor: seasons finished first
| Season | League / format | Name in the TFF archive | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967-68 | Second League, 2 groups — Group 2 | İstanbulspor | – |
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 İstanbulspor won the Turkish second tier?
Once, as of the end of the 2025-26 season, according to TFF and RSSSF.
When did İstanbulspor last finish first in the second tier?
1967-68 (Group 2).
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: İstanbulspor
- How many times has İstanbulspor won the league?
- When was İstanbulspor founded?
- How many people does İstanbulspor’s stadium hold?
- İstanbulspor’s stadium
- Turkish edition of this page: İstanbulspor 1. Lig’de kaç kez şampiyon oldu?
- Football Atlas in English: all pages
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Sources
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q344328 (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)
Last updated: 12 November 2026 · Data as of: the end of the 2025-26 season · Verified with: Wikidata, TFF, RSSSF
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