On Thursday, 7 October, Tottenham Hotspur will take on Galatasaray at RAMS Park in the fourth game of their 2024/25 UEFA Europa League campaign.
Spurs have won three out of three in Europe so far this season, beating AZ Alkmaar by a goal to nil last time out.
This is the first time the two teams have met, with the Turkish side also looking to continue their unbeaten start to the Europa League. If you are one of the Tottenham fans heading to Istanbul, here is everything you need to know about the upcoming away trip.
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How many Tottenham fans are going to Istanbul?
Celtic fans were given an allocation of 1,200 for their trip to Ferencvaros on 3 October. For the match against Galatasaray, there will be a bigger following with 2,488 supporters located in the away end.
RAMS Park has an overall capacity of just under 54,000 and is one of the most modern grounds in Turkey. It is the second-largest stadium in the country behind the Ataturk Olympic Stadium.
Where will Tottenham fans sit at RAMS Park?
Tottenham fans will be located in the upper tier of the south-east corner of Galatasaray’s home stadium. Away fans enter the ground via gates 418, 419, 420 and 421 and Spurs fans will be urged to get to the away section at RAMS Park early to avoid lengthy queues at the turnstiles as security checks will be stringent. Spurs provided the following advice to away supporters arriving at the stadium on matchday:
“Entry to the stadium is expected to be slow, with all supporters having to pass through six narrow queuing lanes. The local Police and Galatasaray stewards will conduct a soft body search and ticket check as supporters approach the six visiting supporters’ turnstiles. A further ticket check will take place on entry to the turnstiles, with a full body search once inside the gates.
“Supporters should note that there are 110 steps to the visiting supporters’ section in the Upper Tier, with no lift service.”
Given that the stadium is a modern facility that opened in 2011, Spurs fans can expect a good view of the pitch in the away end.
Full fans’ matchday guide for Galatasaray vs Tottenham
Where to eat & drink for Tottenham fans in Istanbul
There are plenty of bar and pub options for Tottenham fans ahead of the match next Thursday. Here are some of the best options:
Corner Irish Pub – Asmalı Mescit Meşrutiyet Cd. No:11/A Galatasaray, 34430 Beyoğlu/İstanbul
The United Pub – Sinanpaşa, Şht. Asım Cd. No:26, 34353 Beşiktaş/İstanbul
Red River Pub – Hoca Paşa, Hüdavendigar Cd. No:44, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul
How to get to RAMS Park: Guide for Tottenham fans in Istanbul
Spurs have advised fans to avoid Taksim Square on matchday and carry photo ID at all times while they’re in Istanbul. In terms of getting to the stadium, a shuttle bus service will operate on Thursday, 7 November.
It will travel between Rams Park and Sultanhamet Square before and after the match – a journey that takes between one and two hours. Coaches will leave Sultanahment Square at 4:30pm local time ahead of the match that kicks off at 8:45pm. This is the only mode of transport that fans will be able to access the stadium. You can read more about ticket information and travel advice on Spurs’ website here.