Fenerbahce Away Guide
Away Guide: Fenerbahçe
Find out everything you need to know ahead of our UEFA Europa League away fixture against Fenerbahçe on Thursday 24th October.
Need to know
Date: Thursday 24th October
Time: 22:00 kick-off (2 hours ahead of United Kingdom)
Location: Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium
Address: Bağdat Cad, Kızıltoprak, No:2, 34724 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye
Capacity: 50,530
Manager: José Mourinho
Website: https://www.fenerbahce.org/
Ticket information
United has been allocated 2237 tickets in the Kuzey Tribune (North Stand).
There is no ticket collection in operation for this game. All tickets will be issued as a PDF via email; please save your tickets to your mobile device to gain entry at the stadium.
Make sure to have sufficient phone battery on the day; duplicates will not be issued and there will be no onsite ticket office facility to print tickets.
YOUR MANCHESTER UNITED REP
Manchester United Supporter Liaison Manager, Michael Leneghan will be on-hand to answer queries prior to the fixture and will be in attendance on matchday for all supporters. Please email: slo@manutd.co.uk.
SHUTTLE BUSES
On instruction from the local Police in Istanbul, United supporters must use a shuttle bus service between Sultanahmet Square and Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium, before AND after the game.
All coaches will be located at Sultanahmet Square at 16:00 (local time). Ticket checks and bag and body searches will be conducted by official security officers. The coaches will depart at 17:00 with an expected stadium arrival of 18:00 – 19:00.
Once the buses have left, they will NOT return to collect fans that have arrived late to the departure point. Fans should be aware that there will be no toilet facilities on board.
IMPORTANT: Supporters are requested to avoid travelling via Taksim Square due to Besiktas playing away at Lyon on the same evening - this area is expected to be extremely busy with local fans watching the game in bars and restaurants.
POST-MATCH
On instruction from the local Police in Istanbul, our supporters will be held in the visiting supporters’ section after the game for up to 60 minutes (supporters will have access to facilities). It is then asked that all supporters to take the shuttle bus back to Sultanahmet Square.
We appreciate and apologise for the significant inconvenience this will cause to some of your plans. However, we must relay the strong advice of the host country security and police forces and ask you comply with their request.
At the stadium
GENERAL ADMISSION
Stadium entry for visiting fans is located in Kuzey Tribune (North Stand) via entrance point 36.
Following ticket checks and screening, supporters will follow an enclosed tunnel to the turnstiles and take 60 steps to the concourse and seating area.
Toilet blocks are located on the concourse area: 1 x male, 1 x female (5 cubicles per block).
A kiosk is available on the concourse and will sell snacks and soft drinks. Alcohol will not be on sale.
Turkish Lira and Euros will be accepted by cash or card.
ACCESSIBILITY
Wheelchair users will be located in front of United general admission supporters. Entry is via a gate next to the away turnstile entrance (36) where there is a ramp leading to a dedicated wheelchair platform.
STADIUM REGULATIONS
- You must have a valid match ticket to enter the stadium.
- Security checks will be carried out at all entrances.
- Photo ID must be carried at all times.
- Food and drink from outside the ground is not permitted.
- Messages will be transmitted in English.
- Only bags with dimensions: 29.7cm x 21.0cm x 21.0cm (similar to a piece of A4 paper) can be brought into the stadium.
- Flags will be reviewed on a case by case basis by police and must be sent to Fenerbahçe at least 72 hours in advance of the fixture. Flags and banners less than 2 x 1.5 long are permitted but must not block view from adjoining seating of home supporters. Large banners will be permitted at the discretion of the Safety Officer.
- There is a No Smoking policy operating across all areas within the stadium (this includes e-cigarettes).
- Power banks, lighters and coins are strictly prohibited. Personal items such as air pods, hygiene products and similar will be confiscated.
TRAVELLING TO ISTANBUL
- Please comply with Border Force and airport staff requests on arrival and departure at Istanbul airport. Make sure to allow for extra time at security.
- Additional travel advice can be found here. Supporters can register for email alerts.
- Your passport must have 150 days validity to enter Turkey.
- It is a legal requirement to carry a form of photographic identification. In some busy areas, authorities may stop you to conduct ID checks and those without ID will likely be arrested.
- Ensure you have comprehensive travel and medical insurance (EHIC and GHIC cards are not valid in Turkey).
- It is illegal to insult the Turkish nation or national flag, and this applies to comments made online.