tr1. Lig

Antalya on the Mediterranean coast — relegated from the Süper Lig, chasing a quick return.

Bandırma on the Sea of Marmara (Balıkesir) — a steady second-division side.

Batman in the south-east — club back among the professionals after promotion.

Bodrum on the Aegean coast (Muğla), "Sipay Bodrum FK" — relegated from the Süper Lig.

Bolu, between Istanbul and Ankara — a traditional club with a long second-division history.

Bursa, the "Yeşil Timsahlar" (Green Crocodiles) — Turkish champions in 2010, rebuilding after financial collapse.

The Esenler district of Istanbul — a fast-rising club, newly promoted to the 1. Lig.

Iğdır in the far east near the Armenian border — a young club backed by sponsor Alagöz Holding.

Istanbul — one of the city's oldest clubs (1926), the black-and-yellows from Büyükçekmece.

The Fatih district of Istanbul — the traditional red-and-black club, "Karagümrük".

Kayseri in central Anatolia, "Zecorner Kayserispor" — relegated from the Süper Lig.

The Keçiören district of Ankara — the capital's maroon-and-blue club.

Manisa near İzmir — the black-and-white Aegean club.

Mardin in the south-east — newcomers, promoted to the 1. Lig via the play-offs.

Muğla in the south-west — a historic club back among the professionals.

The Pendik district of Istanbul — the club from the Asian side of the city.

The Sarıyer district of Istanbul on the Bosphorus — a traditional club back in the 1. Lig.

Sivas in central Anatolia, the "Yiğidolar" — relegated from the Süper Lig, having also played in European competitions.

The Ümraniye district of Istanbul — the red-and-whites from the Asian side of the city.

Van in the far east by Lake Van, "Sizin Takımınız" — the club of eastern Anatolia.