The match was contested between the 2013–14 Süper Lig champions Fenerbahçe and the 2013–14 Turkish Cup winners Galatasaray, making the game the 378th edition of Kıtalar Arası Derbi.
The game was a rematch of the 2013 Turkish Super Cup, which was won by title holders Galatasaray.
Fenerbahçe were champions in the regular season, finishing nine points ahead of Galatasaray.
The semi-finals were the toughest home and away matches for Galatasaray, as they struggled against Bursaspor but were winners.
In the 2014 Turkish Cup Final they were crowned champions against rivals Eskişehirspor by a decisive 1–0 win.