Founded in 1966, Antalyaspor initially competed in the lower divisions of the Turkish football league system before their first promotion to the Süper Lig in the 1982–83 season.

[2] In the 2014–15 season, Antalyaspor finished fifth and won promotion through the playoffs, defeating Adana Demirspor in the semifinals and Samsunspor in the final.

[3] The 2015–16 season saw the club make headlines with the signing of Samuel Eto’o, who scored 20 goals, leading Antalyaspor to a ninth-place finish.

On 5 January 2022 Antalyaspor also qualified for the 2021 Turkish Super Cup against Beşiktaş, which was held in Doha, the capital of Qatar.

The match ended 1–1 after regular and extra time, but Antalyaspor lost 4–2 on penalties, failing to secure their first-ever Super Cup title.

[6] In the 2023–24 season, Sergen Yalçın replaced Şahin as head coach, guiding Antalyaspor to a 10th place finish with 49 points.

During the management board discussions about the emblem, suggestions included featuring symbolic structures of the city like Aspendos or Hadrian’s Gate.

President Atilla Konuk intervened, stating that the emblem should include a structure left by the Turks, not from Ancient Greece.

Atilla Konuk’s design for an emblem featuring the Yivli Minaret in the center was accepted by the board of directors.

[citation needed] UEFA Ranking history: Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.