Okay Karacan graduated from the Faculty of Economics at Istanbul University. He began his media career in 1992 after passing the sports broadcasting exam of TRT News Center. Throughout his career, he worked as a commentator and presenter at the Olympic Games, UEFA European Championships, and FIFA World Cup tournaments.

In 1996, he joined the founding team of NTV. For nearly 12 years, he covered Formula 1 races and major football matches, delivering live broadcasts from FIFA World Cups and UEFA European Championships on location. Between 1998 and 2005, he became one of Türkiye’s most recognized Formula 1 commentators.

Okay Karacan founded the Habertürk Sports Service and served as its director for one year. As a producer, he created programs about football culture for Lig TV and TRT, while also contributing to Formula 1 broadcasting projects.

In 2023, he was appointed Coordinator of the Media and Communications Group at Beşiktaş JK.

Proud to have been mentored by legendary Turkish television figures Halit Kıvanç, Tansu Polatkan, and Kenan Onuk, Okay Karacan has also contributed to the development of many young broadcasters and television professionals.

Karacan’s book titled Bir At Kestanesi Hikayesi (“A Horse Chestnut Story”), in which he shares his memories and experiences, was published in 2014.