How to buy SL Benfica tickets
Estadio da Luz, Lisbon. Primeira Liga. A weekend from London usually costs about £184 with flights, 2 nights and a ticket.
- How hard
- Plan ahead
- Usual price
- €30 to €55 (about £26 to £47)
- Membership
- Not needed
- ID at the gate
- Bring photo ID, tickets are named
Public sale exists for league games but members get first access; max 5 tickets per purchase. Entry rules mention a Citizen's card, so check whether a passport is accepted before buying.
Price checked on the club's ticket page for Benfica v Alverca, Liga Betclic matchday 10, Mon 2 Nov 2026 (Estadio da Luz) on 25 October 2026.
Buying a ticket, step by step
When tickets go on sale: Members with paid-up dues buy first (14 Oct, 15:00 for the Alverca game); sale then opens to registered supporters, Casa Benfica members and the general public the next day (15 Oct, 15:00). Max 5 tickets per purchase.
Membership: Socio (member) or Registered Supporter. It gets you in before general sale, but you don't need it.
- Open slbenfica.pt/en-us/bilhetes and pick the match on the list; each listing shows member and public sale dates and times.
- Create or log in to a Benfica account (registered fan) before the public window opens (15:00 on the day).
- Choose floor and stand; up to 5 tickets per purchase.
- Pay online or in the app; no exchanges or refunds.
- Alternatively buy at the Benfica Official Store at Estadio da Luz or a Benfica Official Store.
Tips
- Only buy from official channels; the club warns unofficial tickets risk refusal at entry.
- Access to the ground ends at the 75th minute; no under-3s admitted.
Upcoming home games
- Benfica v AlvercaMon 2 Nov 2026, 20:15. Primeira LigaTrip from £184
- Benfica v Lech PoznanThu 5 Nov 2026, 20:00. Europa LeagueTrip from £184
- Benfica v FC FamalicaoMon 30 Nov 2026, 20:15. Primeira LigaTrip from £184
- Benfica v OFI CreteThu 10 Dec 2026, 20:00. Europa LeagueTrip from £184
- Benfica v BragaSun 13 Dec 2026, time to be confirmed. Primeira LigaTrip from £184
- Benfica v SportingSun 27 Dec 2026, time to be confirmed. Primeira LigaTrip from £184
- Benfica v Casa PiaSun 24 Jan 2027, time to be confirmed. Primeira LigaTrip from £184
- Benfica v AZ AlkmaarThu 28 Jan 2027, 20:00. Europa LeagueTrip from £184
Kick-off times are local. Leagues often move games for TV a few weeks before.
Flights from the UK
Fly into Lisbon. Typical return fares, and the whole trip with the cheapest usual ticket and 2 nights in a budget room (about £34 a night):
| Flying from | Return flight | Whole trip |
|---|---|---|
| London | £90 to £214 | £184 |
| Manchester | £130 to £253 | £224 |
| Bristol | £88 to £291 | £182 |
| Edinburgh | £140 to £250 | £234 |
| Liverpool | £117 to £206 | £211 |
| Leeds Bradford | £179 to £333 | £273 |
| Cardiff | £199 to £399 | £293 |
| Bournemouth | £185 to £315 | £279 |
Benfica and Sporting are 15 minutes apart by metro.
Getting there
From the airport
- Lisbon airport (LIS) to Alameda / Saldanha: Red Line, 20 minutes, about €2.4. Metro station is inside the terminal; buy a Navegante card (EUR 0.50) and a EUR 1.90 single at a machine, tap at the gate; change at Alameda or Sao Sebastiao for the centre.
- Or Lisbon airport (LIS) to Lisbon centre: Taxi or Uber/Bolt, 20 minutes, about €15. Use the official taxi rank or the ride-hail pickup point; metered fares run about EUR 10 to 20, apps about EUR 10 to 15.
To Estadio da Luz
Metro Blue line to Colegio Militar/Luz, about 15-20 min from the centre (Baixa-Chiado / Terreiro do Paco); the stadium is a 5-10 minute walk.
On match day
- Benfica: Blue Line to Colegio Militar/Luz, which is beside the Estadio da Luz.
- Sporting: Estadio Jose Alvalade is a short walk from Campo Grande metro.
- Red Line to Alameda is the quickest change onto the Green Line for the centre.
Make a weekend of it
- Wander Alfama and take Tram 28 or walk up to the Miradouro.
- Eat pasteis de nata at Pasteis de Belem.
- Watch the sunset from Miradouro de Santa Catarina.
The atmosphere
Huge ground, Red Caps.
Where this comes from
We put this guide together from the club's own pages and the sources below, and recheck it through the season. If something has changed, email betterlifeoa@gmail.com.