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| Full name | Estadio de la Universidad Nacional Mayor San Marcos |
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| Location | Lima, Peru |
| Owner | Universidad San Marcos |
| Operator | Universidad San Marcos |
| Capacity | 32,000 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1951 |
| Opened | May 13, 1951 |
The Estadio de la UNMSM is a multi-purpose stadium located in Lima, Peru, belonging to the National University of San Marcos. It was inaugurated on May 13, 1951, with a seating capacity of 32,000 and covers an area of 48,782 m2. Safety measures have been taken and they have reduced the maximum to 32,000 for the safety of the public.[1] The stadium is used by several Peruvian teams who do not have a home ground. It has a running track and is near an archaeological excavation site known as Huaca San Marcos, which is also located in the center of the University City of the National University of San Marcos. In 2019, it was the main stadium for the football matches of the 2019 South American U-17 Championship and the 2019 Pan American Games.
Today is an alternate stadium of the football team Club Universitario de Deportes, which plays in the First Division of Peru. Previously, it was the official stadium of the football team of the university, the Club Deportivo Universidad San Marcos, which played in the Second Division of Peru. Besides the stadium is used for extracurricular activities for students, teachers and administrators at the University of San Marcos