Estádio José AlvaladeAbout Estádio José Alvalade
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.
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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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 8° - 15° | 11° | 103 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 3.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| February | Very Good | 9° - 16° | 12° | 86 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.0 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.6h |
| March | Very Good | 10° - 18° | 14° | 50 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.0 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 11° - 19° | 15° | 64 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 4.1 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.1h |
| May | Very Good | 13° - 22° | 17° | 56 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.1 m/s | 1.9 very high | 14.1h |
| June | Ideal | 16° - 25° | 20° | 21 mm | some cloud | 77% | 4.1 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.6h |
| July | Ideal | 18° - 28° | 23° | 6 mm | some cloud | 78% | 4.3 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 14.4h |
| August | Ideal | 18° - 28° | 23° | 7 mm | mostly sunny | 78% | 4.2 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.5h |
| September | Ideal | 17° - 26° | 21° | 28 mm | some cloud | 78% | 3.6 m/s | 1.4 high | 12.3h |
| October | Excellent | 14° - 22° | 18° | 78 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.6 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.1h |
| November | Good | 11° - 18° | 15° | 106 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 3.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.0h |
| December | Acceptable | 9° - 15° | 12° | 117 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 3.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.4h |
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.