Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa, Football stadium in Leiria, Portugal
The Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa features concrete and steel construction with four covered stands, accommodating 29,900 spectators in its modern structure.
Portuguese architect Tomás Taveira designed this stadium, which opened its doors in 2003 as part of Portugal's preparation for the European Football Championship.
The stadium serves as the primary venue for União de Leiria football club and hosts national team matches, concerts, and community gatherings throughout the year.
Located at coordinates 39.748611, -8.813056, the stadium provides dedicated parking areas, concession stands, and multiple entry points for efficient crowd management.
The stadium's four distinctive corner towers connect the main stands while providing structural support and housing technical facilities for broadcasting and operations.
Location: Leiria
Architects: Tomás Taveira
Official opening: 2003
Capacity: 29900
GPS coordinates: 39.74861,-8.81306
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:06
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