The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) Club Licensing Board announced the third-phase decisions under the National Club Licensing System for the 2026-2027 season.
The board evaluated the applications of clubs in the Trendyol Süper Lig, Trendyol 1. Lig, and Nesine 2. Lig based on sporting, infrastructure, personnel-administrative, legal, and financial criteria.
As a result of the evaluation, national licenses were granted to Gaziantep FK from the Süper Lig; Ümraniyespor, Esenler Erokspor, Mardin 1969 Spor, Fatih Karagümrük, Muğlaspor, and Sarıyer from the 1. Lig; and Adana 01 FK, Kahramanmaraş İstiklalspor, Karacabey Belediyespor, and Kırklarelispor from the 2. Lig, as they completed their deficiencies within the specified period.
With this decision, the number of licensed clubs increased from 29 to 40.
At the same meeting, point deduction penalties were imposed on Vanspor FK from the 1. Lig, and İskenderunspor and GMG Kastamonuspor from the 2. Lig, for failing to complete their deficiencies.