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Manisaspor is a Turkish professional football club located in the city of Manisa. Originally formed in 1931 as Sakaryaspor, the club changed its name to Manisaspor on 15 June 1965. TARİHÇE manisaspor.org.tr , accessed 28 May 2010 The club colours are red, white, and black. Manisaspor play their home matches at Mümin Özkasap Stadium. Tarık Almış Sports Complex is the training ground of the club from the Aegean Region. Tarık Almış Spor Tesisleri, manisaspor.org.tr. Retrieved 23 May 2025
The club ceased operations during World War II but continued competing in 1946. In 1964, Manisaspor were allowed to compete professionally in the 1.Lig as Manisa Sakaryaspor. 1964–1965 1. Lig turkish-soccer.com (Erdinç Sivritepe), accessed 28 May 2010 In their first season, the club finished with 16 points, earning them relegation. However, on 15 June 1965 at 21:00, Sakaryaspor officially became Manisaspor, and the club was allowed to compete in the 1. Lig again.
Manisaspor spent the first forty years of their existence in the lower leagues of the Turkish football league system. In 2000, they received a financial boost from Zorlu Holding, who injected the club with money. In turn, Manisaspor were re-branded as Vestel Manisaspor. Tarihçe, manisaspor.org.tr. Retrieved 23 May 2025 Their first promotion to the Süper Lig came in 2005 under the guidance of manager Levent Eriş.
Ersun Yanal was named new manager for the 2005–06 season. At the end of the winter break in the 2006–07 season, Manisaspor were flying high in fourth position. However, they could not keep up the results, finishing in 12th place, four points away from relegation.Süper Lig 2005–06
Manisaspor finally relegated from the First League after finishing as 16th in the 2014–15 season and returned to the third level after 13 years. As of the 2025–2026 season they are competing in the Turkish Regional Amateur League.
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