Lisbon is home to two of Portugal’s biggest clubs: Benfica at the Estádio da Luz and Sporting at the Estádio José Alvalade. Watching a match is a great way to fill a Saturday or Sunday on a stag weekend. Here is what to know.
Football at a glance
68,100
seats at the Estádio da Luz
50,095
seats at the Estádio José Alvalade
2004
Euro 2004 final at the Estádio da Luz
2
big Lisbon clubs
🚇
metro stations near both stadiums
Tips for match day
🎟️ Tickets
Buy from the official club websites – fixtures are often confirmed only a few weeks before.
🧣 Colours
Do not mix Benfica and Sporting colours in the same group.
🚇 Metro
Both stadiums have their own metro stations.
🍻 Before
Fans meet in the bars around the stadium.
⏰ Kick-off
Plan the night out after the match.
A football weekend
Saturday
Activity
Paintball or karting in the morning.
Evening
Match
Benfica or Sporting at home.
Night
Celebrate
Pub crawl and club.
Combine with
FAQ
Which Lisbon clubs can we watch?
Benfica at the Estádio da Luz and Sporting at the Estádio José Alvalade.
How big are the stadiums?
The Estádio da Luz has about 68,100 seats and Alvalade about 50,095.
When are fixtures confirmed?
Often only a few weeks before – keep your weekend flexible.
Can you book tickets for us?
Ask us – we plan the rest of the weekend around the match.
