If you live in Istanbul and want to do sports at an affordable price, check out the Istanbul Spor Kart project. It’s a municipal initiative offering access to tennis courts, swimming pools, gyms, ice rinks, and other activities — all for symbolic prices, yet with great quality.
What is Istanbul Spor Kart?
It’s a special card that functions as:
• A personalized transportation card (Istanbulkart)
• A key for accessing sports facilities
Everything is available here:
https://online.spor.istanbul/anasayfa
How to get a Spor Kart:
- Go to the website:
- https://bireysel.istanbulkart.istanbul/
- Log in to your Istanbulkart account or register
- Go to the “Kart Başvurusu” section → choose “Spor Kart”
- Upload a photo and submit your application
- You can choose home delivery or pick it up at any Beyaz Masa office
Important: You must register in the “34 İstanbul Senin” app
Without this account, you won’t be able to book sessions.
Use this account to log into the sports service website and make reservations.
What activities are available?
Tennis
• Booking opens daily at 10:00 AM — for the day after next
• 1 person = 1 hour
• To reserve 2 hours in a row, use two different accounts and devices
• New courts are open in Zeytinburnu
Swimming
• Monthly subscription: 2 sessions per week at a fixed time
• Cost: approx. 500 TL/month
• Absences may lead to cancellation
• Gender-separated time slots
• Only full-body swimsuits are allowed for women
• Only the Kadıköy pool may require a doctor’s note and hepatitis A test
Fitness, gyms, and other sports
• Including badminton, group classes, and more
• The availability depends on your district
If you want to stay active without spending too much, Istanbul Spor Kart is a great opportunity.
Check what’s available in your area — and enjoy your workouts!
