Trabzonspor and Konyaspor will face off in Antalya on Friday with the 64th Ziraat Turkish Cup set to crown its new champion, as two clubs with sharply different cup histories chase the same prize under the floodlights of Corendon Airlines Park.
The final brings down the curtain on a competition that has been part of Turkish football’s structure since the 1962-63 season, evolving through eras and formats before returning to its modern identity.
Across six decades, the tournament has built a reputation for unpredictability, producing 16 different winners and a long list of dramatic finals decided by narrow margins, extra time or penalties.
This year’s showdown pits tradition against resurgence.
Trabzonspor arrive with one of the competition’s strongest resumes.
