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The World’s 100 Best Football Stadiums

Estádio José Alvalade

Lisbon, Portugal

  1. WORLD’S BEST FOOTBALL STADIUMS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 70 2026
Estádio José Alvalade

Sporting CP plays at the José Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, which is being renovated for the next World Cup. A guided tour passes the museum and trophies, and match-day bars can have long queues.

Highlights

  • Museum with trophies and memorabilia
  • Numbered gates with player images
  • Guided tour of club history

Good to know

  • Guided tours offered in English
  • Members-only ticket sales for some matches
  • Metro line nearby; service can be disrupted

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