Estádio José Alvalade

Sporting Clube de Portugal Lisboa Portugal

Address
Rua Professor Fernando da Fonseca, 1501-806 Lisboa, Portugal
Inauguration
6 August 2023
Capacity
50,076 spectators
Pitch type
Natural grass

About the stadium

The Estádio José Alvalade, home of Sporting Clube de Portugal, opened in 2003 ahead of Euro 2004. It holds a little over 50,000 spectators and carries UEFA category 4 status, meeting the requirements for Europe's top competitions. Architect Tomás Taveira designed it in Sporting's green and white colours.

The stadium sits in northern Lisbon, a short walk from the Campo Grande station on the green and yellow metro lines. It is easy to reach and stands next to a large shopping centre, Alvaláxia.

The ground has hosted several major events, including five Euro 2004 matches and the 2005 UEFA Cup final.

The atmosphere rarely disappoints. The southern stand holds most of the supporters' groups, who are especially loud during European nights and the Lisbon derby against Benfica.

Every day except Monday, José Alvalade runs a tour of about an hour covering the main areas of the ground, from the dressing rooms to the players' tunnel, the stands and the press room. The visit also takes in the Museu Mundo Sporting.

Modern, well connected and tied to a club with real history, the stadium is worth a stop for any football fan passing through Lisbon.

Book the tour!

Closed · Opens Wednesday at 10:30

Sporting Museum

  • Monday 10:30 – 18:00
  • Tuesday 10:30 – 18:00
  • Wednesday 10:30 – 18:00
  • Thursday 10:30 – 18:00
  • Friday 10:30 – 18:00
  • Saturday 10:30 – 18:00
  • Sunday 10:30 – 18:00

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4.6

Visitor reviews

923 reviews
Maksimilian Tsvetkovski
February 26, 2026

The english speaking guide was very good. You could feel his passion

Joe Big
July 29, 2024

Do the museum and stadium combined tour, if you like football you will enjoy it ! ( no need to be Ronaldo fan ..)

or avraham
December 02, 2023

One of the most important clubs in portugese history, the tour was fun and the info shared is a lot more then i thought ill get, worth the effort to go especially, and if you can catch a game too then do it!

i cruzito
April 26, 2023

Bought myself a sporting jersey and did the stadium tour...the guide was extremely knowledgeable and the experience was fabulous...got to go go through the players corridor, the press room, the opposing team locker room, side of the field, sat on the players bench and the owners box...then went through the museum...lots of trophies and photos...recommend!

Jason Onyema
September 13, 2022

Beautiful stadium, rich history, well structured set up. Absolutely enjoyed the tour and the guide was very knowledgeable. Only slight downside was not being able to see the main changing room but that was due to security reasons which was understandable. My favourite part was the press room. Definitely worth a visit

Fredrick Ferguson
August 08, 2021

A great visit with my son. The tour is short with a great view of the stadium at ground level. The museum is spectacular with tons of history and a beautiful replica with the old style board room at the club. Plenty to do at all the shops on the outside periphery but within the stadium. An easy stop on the yellow line of the metro.

Upcoming matches

Aug

14

2026

Sporting CP - Vitória SC Primeira Liga

Friday • Estadio Jose Alvalade • Lisboa

Aug

23

2026

Sporting CP - Alverca Primeira Liga

Sunday • Estadio Jose Alvalade • Lisboa

Sep

06

2026

Sporting CP - CD Nacional Primeira Liga

Sunday • Estadio Jose Alvalade • Lisboa

Sep

20

2026

Sporting CP - Arouca Primeira Liga

Sunday • Estadio Jose Alvalade • Lisboa

Oct

25

2026

Sporting CP - Acad. Viseu Primeira Liga

Sunday • Estadio Jose Alvalade • Lisboa

Attendance

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Average attendance
43 452 spectators
Average fill rate
87%
Record attendance
51 470 spectators
Apr 19, 2026 · Sporting CP - SL Benfica

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