Balikesirspor is a Turkish football club based in Balikesir, Turkey. Founded in 1966, the club has a rich history in Turkish football. Balikesirspor has primarily competed in the lower divisions of Turkish football, with occasional appearances in the top-flight Süper Lig. The club's home venue is the Balikesir Atatürk Stadium, which has a seating capacity of around 15,800 spectators. Balikesirspor is affectionately known as "Beyaz Şimşekler" (White Lightning) due to their white home kit and their fast-paced style of play. Despite not having major national titles to their name, Balikesirspor has had notable achievements, including reaching the final of the Turkish Cup in the 2014-2015 season.