Estádio da Luz

Loved the stadium tour. Love that it’s not at specific times and that you can walk around at your own pace. Each stop has a different person ready and eager to answer all of your questions. Amazing. Can buy stadium tour tickets online but we did buy tickets for the tour in the official shop and walked straight in for the tour.

Good tour overall and worth the €15 for the stadium-only option. Highlights included the presidential suite, several different views around the ground, the press area, and even the club’s mascot eagles. Disappointed not to see the home team’s dressing room, which is usually a key part of stadium tours. But certainly worth a visit.

Great stadium, the atmosphere during the game was wonderful, easy access and very organized on the way out, although there were 60000 people, nice view of the main field although our seats were on the 3 level.

Benfica, one of the most storied football clubs in Portugal, is known for its rich history, passionate fanbase, and consistent success on the domestic and international stages. Founded in 1904, Sport Lisboa e Benfica, commonly known as Benfica, has become a symbol of pride for its supporters, who are affectionately known as “Águias” (Eagles). Benfica’s legacy is built on a foundation of excellence, with the club having won numerous Primeira Liga titles, Taca de Portugal trophies, and European honors. The club’s youth development system is a standout feature, regularly producing top-tier players who go on to shine both in Portugal and abroad. The iconic Estádio da Luz, a modern, spacious stadium, offers a fantastic atmosphere for matchdays, with the fans providing an electric energy that makes home games a spectacle. Despite their history of success, Benfica has struggled to replicate their European glory days in recent years, particularly in the UEFA Champions League. While the club regularly competes in the latter stages of European competition, they have often fallen short when it comes to securing that coveted second European Cup. Additionally, there has been a sense of inconsistency in their squad performance, especially during transitions between coaches or key player departures. Benfica remains one of Portugal’s most successful and influential football clubs. Their blend of historical achievement, strong player development, and passionate fanbase ensures that they remain a dominant force in Portuguese football. However, the ambition to reclaim European glory remains a challenge for them, and that is perhaps the next frontier in their illustrious journey. Fans of the club can expect continued growth, thrilling football, and a legacy that will endure for generations to come.

Great organisation of the concert of Imagine Dragons! Everything needed was provided. It helped for the great experience!

The Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica, commonly known as Estádio da Luz, is an iconic venue and the largest stadium in Portugal. Home to S.L. Benfica, the most successful and widely supported club in the country, it stands as a symbol of Portuguese football excellence. While the club is most famous for its senior soccer team, it also boasts a strong presence in various other sports, fostering athletic development across different disciplines. Benfica is renowned for having the most registered members of any sports club globally, a testament to its immense fanbase and rich history. Their strategy of investing in high-caliber players sets them apart from other Portuguese teams, ensuring competitiveness at both domestic and international levels. The club consistently attracts top talent, reinforcing its status as Portugal’s most dominant force in football. The stadium itself is a masterpiece, offering a thrilling atmosphere, particularly during major matches. One of the most exciting games I recently attended was Benfica vs. Barcelona, an unforgettable experience showcasing high-quality football in an electrifying setting. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a casual spectator, a visit to Estádio da Luz is a must for anyone passionate about the sport.

This stadium hosted matches between Benfica and Barcelona. It was an amazing game, and the stadium itself was super comfortable with a fantastic crowd. The only downside was the limited food and drink options. Also, getting in was a bit complicated since there was only one entrance, which made the process quite tricky.

We went and viewed the stadium as the weather was not that nice. I have to say we really enjoyed the experience especially as it was just 40 euros for two of us about £35. You got to see all parts of the stadium and our tour guide was excellent and spoke in Portuguese and very good English.

Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica, or as it is otherwise known, Estádio da Luz is the largest football stadium in Portugal and in the top 25 largest stadiums in Europe, it is home to Benfica with a capacity just shy of 65,000. The stadium has hosted the UEFA Champions League Final on two occasions, since opening in 2003, hosting the 2014 and 2020 Finals. It also hosted matches during Euro 2004, including the Final and will highly likely host games in the FIFA World Cup 2034 when it is played in Spain, Portugal and Morocco. It is a large and modern stadium, easily accessible by the metro from the city centre, it is also right by the large Colombo Shopping Centre in case you want to kill some time and grab a bite to eat while waiting for traffic to die down after the game. I visited the stadium during my 2023 trip to Lisbon, the stadium is certainly very pretty, the arches at the top of the stadium in Benfica's red colours remind me of a smaller version of what you might find at Wembley, there is a red theme around the stadium with it being the colour of Benfica. The facilities at the stadium are amongst what you'd expect at the best clubs and stadiums across Europe, including a themed cafe, store and museum. The underpass approaching the stadium from the shopping centre is very unique in modern stadia, it gives you that 80's / 90's feel of walking through the terraces, it's decorated in art and graffiti all related to Benfica and just feels that good kind of old school which you don't get in the modern stadia anymore. I do think the walking route to the stadium could be better signposted, however, as I did struggle to find a safe and possible route. 4* - Amongst the top stadiums in Europe, which we will hopefully see host further big games in the future.

Beautiful stadium with great fans. The history of the club and the eagle mascot was amazing to see

I have been to two games at the Estadio da Luz, and both times I had an amazing time! (Champions Leauge against Zenit & Bayer Münich) The atmosphere before the game was just as amazing as when the game started. People standing outside, drinking their beers & eating food from little food trucks, and buying some football gear. Everyone extremely friendly and happy, despite which team you will support. I had expected to see some clashes between the supporters, but that never happened. Quite the opposite actually; people were taking pictures with the supporters of the opposite team, shaking hands and having a few laughs. Amazing to see such good sportsman ships. Before the game starts you have one of the 3 Benfica eagles fly around, yea an actually eagle! You have the songs and the cheers from the fan, and it is absolutely amazing. Fireworks are not allowed inside the stadium, and neither is any alcoholic drinks. You can have your beer before you enter the stadium, but once you "cross over" you will be asked to either drink it all at once or throw it out. As I have said in other reviews, you must experience a Portuguese football game at least once or twice to really experience a part of the Portuguese culture.

I've had the opportunity.....wait....no.....privilege to attend some of the worlds greatest football venues. The atmosphere, fans and of course sight lines all can make and break your experience. The fans in Lisboa do it right and the architect did a masterful job at creating an amazing stadium. Even if you are not a fan of the sport, attending a S.L. Benfica game in it's home stadium should be added to any sports fan bucket list.

Thi stadium was built to replace the old Estádio da Luz (which means Stadium of Light, if you know your football you'll notice that it is the same name of Sunderland's stadium, the reason is that Sunderland liked the stadium so much that they wanted theirs to be renamed like Benfica's) for the Euro 2004, that was held in Portugal. This is one of many purpose built stadiums across the country for the venue. I went there for the opening match of this 2008-2009 season of the Portuguese football league. It was SLBenfica versus FC Porto and it was a crappy match. But the experience of being in that stadium was amazing, they even tried to do an opening just like an American sports show (NFL kinda stuff) and it looked nice. Vitória (Benfica's mascot, which is a real eagle and her name means Victory) flew three time over the tiers and return to ther owner in the middle of the field. It was a pretty nice show. After having visited some other stadiums, like the Millennium (at Cardiff) I have to say that Estádio da Luz has a really good level of technology, security and design. It is pretty to look at! And not only that you are just next to a multitude of shops at the Colombo shopping center on the other side of the road. The stadium also has an Adidas shop, a Media Markt and 2 or 3 Restaurants. If you like architecture and don't mind football go there for a match, you won't regret it! (try to go for one of the big ones if you can but be on the lookout for trouble amongst fans)

Empressive stadium. They have good facilities and a great fan shop that sell club merchandise. Always friendly helpful staff around to help out.Brilliant views from the stands.