Kasımpaşa Spor Kulübü is a football club based in the Kasımpaşa neighborhood of Istanbul, founded in 1921. Historically a smaller club in Istanbul, Kasımpaşa has spent much of its history in the lower divisions but has been a steady presence in the Süper Lig since the mid-2000s. The club is known for its focus on developing local talent and maintaining a strong connection to its neighborhood roots.
The team plays its home matches at Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadium, which has a capacity of around 14,000. The stadium is located in the Beyoğlu district and provides a close, intense atmosphere, reflecting the club’s small but dedicated fan base.
Kasımpaşa is a historic working-class neighborhood on the European side of Istanbul, close to the Golden Horn. The club represents this local community, and its supporters are known for their loyalty and pride, often seeing the team as a symbol of neighborhood identity in a city dominated by larger clubs.