Lisbon, Portugal, Stadium
Benfica's red cathedral, where an eagle flies before kick-off
Portugal's biggest stadium and home of Benfica. It hosted the Euro 2004 final and two Champions League finals, and in 2024 Taylor Swift played two Eras Tour nights here.
Av. Eusébio da Silva Ferreira, 1500-313 Lisboa
Departures
After the show
Colégio Militar station fills quickly. Walk to Alto dos Moinhos or wait in the Centro Colombo shopping centre next door.
Bags and entry
Large bags and backpacks are not allowed. Small bags are searched at the gates.
On the day
Gates usually open 90 minutes before kick-off and 2 hours before a concert. Arrive early if you want to see the eagle Vitória fly before Benfica games.
Colombo Shopping Centre
One of the biggest malls in Lisbon, right next to the stadium, with a huge food court.
Benfica district
Local tascas with grilled fish and bifanas, a short walk away.
Alvalade
Cafés and pastelarias a few metro stops away, good for coffee and pastries.
As Águias (The Eagles)
Portugal's most popular club, with millions of fans around the world. Before every home game a real eagle flies a lap of the stadium.
Biggest honours
Legends who played here
Tap a tier or the floor to see what it is like
Pitch / stage
Pitch / floor
Lower tier (Piso 0)
Close to the pitch, with the loudest fans behind the goals.
Middle tier and boxes
VIP boxes and a balanced view of the field.
Upper tier (Piso 3)
High and steep, with a full view and cheaper tickets.
Best for a concert
Lower tier facing the stage
Close to the stage with a straight view over the floor.
Best for football
Middle tier along the sides
The long sides give the best view of the pitch.
On a budget
Upper tier behind the goals
The cheapest tickets, high but with a full view of the bowl.
In the shade
Upper rows of any stand
The roof covers most seats, but the front rows catch sun and rain.
Tap a year or let the story play
The first Estádio da Luz opened in 1954. It grew to more than 120,000 places and was the home of Eusébio, who led Benfica to European Cups in 1961 and 1962.
For Euro 2004, Benfica built a new stadium next to the old one, which was then demolished. The new Luz opened in October 2003, and the final in July 2004 ended with Greece's shock 1-0 win over Portugal.
Luz means light, but the name actually comes from the old neighbourhood and its church, Nossa Senhora da Luz. The red seats and the polycarbonate roof still let plenty of sunshine in.
No, Vitória flies only before Benfica home games.
Yes, the roof covers all seats, the pitch is open.
Yes, there are daily stadium tours and the Cosme Damião museum.
Usually 90 minutes before kick-off and 2 hours before a concert. The exact time is on your ticket.
The lower tier facing the stage. The upper tier is cheaper but far away.
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4-star+ hotels, cheapest first(Booking.com)Historic centre with restaurants and views, about 20 minutes by metro.
4-star+ hotels, cheapest first(Booking.com)Practical hotels close to the stadium and the shopping centre.
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