Kahramanmaraş vs Gaziantep Basketball Derby: Date, Time, Venue Details
The highly anticipated basketball derby between Kahramanmaraş and Gaziantep is set to take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM local time at the Kahramanmaraş Merkez Spor Salonu in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey.
This match features Kipas İstiklal representing Kahramanmaraş against Gaziantep Basketbol, as confirmed by multiple verified sources including the team’s official roster and fixture listings.
Match Details: Date, Time and Venue
According to verified fixture information from Flashscore and Sofascore, the Kipas İstiklal versus Gaziantep BB game is scheduled for April 18, 2026, with a tip-off time of 16:00 local time in Kahramanmaraş.
The venue for this derby is the Kahramanmaraş Merkez Spor Salonu, which serves as the home arena for Kipas İstiklal. This information is consistently listed across official team sources and sports data platforms.
Team Information and Rosters
Verified team rosters indicate Kipas İstiklal’s squad includes players such as Abu Abdul-Malik (30), Akkoyun Gokhan (30), Demirli Gokhan (26), Gozeneli Burak (25), Gunes Oktay (27), Hotamis Inanc (24), Isik Bora (27), Selen Burak (37), Tunc Berat (22), Watkins Diante (35), Yasar Ege (29), Yeniay Baris (26), and Yilmaz Ahmet (24). The coaching staff consists of Head Coach Demirci Levent (49) and Assistant Coach Erdogan Serkan (47).
All player ages and roster details are sourced directly from the team’s official squad listings as verified through multiple sports data platforms.
Context and Significance
This match represents a regional derby between two prominent cities in Turkey’s southeastern region, adding local significance to the Turkish Basketball League fixture. The game is part of the ongoing 2025-2026 season schedule as confirmed by fixture listings.
For fans wishing to follow the match, live scores and updates will be available through official sports data providers, with the game contributing to the teams’ positions in the league standings.
How to Follow the Match
Fans can access real-time updates, live scores, and post-match statistics through verified sports platforms such as Flashscore and Sofascore, which provide comprehensive coverage of Turkish Basketball League matches.
Official team communications and league announcements will provide any additional details regarding broadcast options or venue-specific information as the match date approaches.
The next scheduled match for Kipas İstiklal following this derby is yet to be officially announced in the verified sources consulted, with fans advised to check official team channels for the most current schedule updates.
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