Magnesia Stadium

Magnesia Stadium was an ancient Roman stadium located in the city of Magnesia on the Meander, in Asia Minor, Turkey.

It was built in the Roman period, probably in the 1st century, and was rebuilt in the 2nd century AD.

The stadium was situated in the southwest of the walled city. It was built from north to south in a valley between hills, where its seating took advantage of the natural slopes. The building was a typical Greek U‑shaped stadium, oriented to the north. The length of the playing field was 189 m. The stadium’s capacity was estimated at around 30,000–40,000.

Excavations of the stadium were not carried out until the mid‑20th century. It has only been partially excavated, but it is exceptionally well preserved.