Estádio José Alvalade
Stadium Football stadium in Lisbon, Sporting CP home
Lisbon’s Estádio José Alvalade is Sporting CP’s home ground; supporters and visitors attend Primeira Liga matches, club events and occasional concerts in the Alvalade neighborhood.
Estádio José Alvalade is a multi-purpose stadium in Lisbon, Portugal, serving as the home ground of Sporting Clube de Portugal. The current stadium was constructed for the early 2000s and forms part of a larger sports and entertainment complex.
Spectators encounter a modern bowl-shaped stadium with covered seating and facilities for supporters, designed for domestic and international football matches. The stadium is also used for concerts and large public events.
The present stadium opened in 2003 to replace an older ground on the same site and was part of infrastructure improvements around the time of UEFA Euro 2004. It was named after Sporting’s founder, José Alvalade.
The stadium stands in the Alvalade district of Lisbon and is reachable by metro, bus and road links serving the city.
- Opened 2003: Built for Sporting CP and opened in 2003, it replaced an earlier stadium on the same site and was a venue for UEFA Euro 2004 warm-up matches and events.
- Capacity: Seating capacity is approximately 50,000, and the stadium is regularly used for football and occasional concerts.
How to Get to Estádio José Alvalade #
The stadium sits beside Campo Grande Metro station (Green and Yellow lines) in northern Lisbon. Several bus lines stop nearby; from the city centre it’s a 10-15 minute metro ride.
Tips for Visiting Estádio José Alvalade #
- Use the Lisbon Metro (Campo Grande station, Yellow or Green lines) to reach the stadium quickly on matchdays.
- Book tickets for high‑profile matches well in advance-derbies and European games sell out fast.
- Consider a stadium tour to access the museum, players' area and panoramic roof views.
Best Time to Visit Estádio José Alvalade #
Best visited during the football season for a match; tours are practical off‑season or on non‑matchdays.
Weather & Climate near Estádio José Alvalade #
Estádio José Alvalade's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 8°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (722 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall.
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July
July is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 6 mm.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall.
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October
October is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (117 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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