Estadio do Dragao

Estádio do Dragão was constructed to provide FC Porto with a contemporary home and Euro 2004 with one of its flagship venues. It replaced FC Porto's old Estádio das Antas.

Estadio do Dragao reportedly cost €98 million. It was formally inaugurated on 16 November 2003 with a friendly between FC Porto and Barcelona (2-0), which was the debut of Lionel Messi in Barcelona's first team.

During Euro 2004, Estadio do Dragao was the venue for the opening fixture, another two group matches, a quarter-final, and the semi-final between Greece and the Czech Republic (1-0).

In 2019, it was one of the two venues of the first Europe Nations League final round. It staged a semi-final and the final between Portugal and the Netherlands (1-0).

In 2021, it replaced Saint Petersburg Stadium as the host of the 2021 Champions League final between Chelsea and Manchester City (1-0). The match was moved due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

Estadio do Dragao is situated just under 4 kilometres north-east of Porto's historic centre.

It sits directly adjacent to the motorway that circles the heart of the city (Via de Cintura Interna). Take the exit that is marked with the sign Estadio.

If using public transit, the ground is easy to reach by metro. The ground is served by line A, B, E and F, which can all be boarded just north of the historic centre, for example at stops Trindade or Bolhão.

You can also first get on line D at one of the downtown area stops (or train station São Bento), and then transfer to one of the above lines at Trindade. Get off at station Estadio do Dragao, which for most lines is also the last one.

Address: Via Futebol Clube do Porto, 4350415, Porto

The area around Estadio do Dragao is a mix of offices, retail, and residential buildings, with large shopping centre Dolce Vita located right next to the ground. It has the typical selection of food court restaurants and coffee shops, and also boasts a cinema.

If you can, although, dine and drink in Porto's lovely historic centre, which has a large variety of dining and drinks establishments.

If you are travelling only for the fixture and prefer to stay close to the ground, Several hotels near Estadio do Dragao. The AC Hotel Porto lies right next to the ground, gets good reviews, and is reasonably priced. Porto Antas Hotel is an equally strong but cheaper option, and if you are on a tighter budget, B&B Portucalense or Villa Boutique might have your preference (though are slightly further away).

To browse hotels near Estadio do Dragao use the linked guides. If you have more time on your hands, then staying in Porto's historic centre may be a better option. Use the linked guides for an overview of hotels in the centre.

Admission for FC Porto games are sold online, by phone +351 707 28 1893 (Linha Dragão), at any of the Porto club stores (Loja Azul), or at the ticket office of Estádio do Dragão.

Porto club stores can, among others, be found at Shopping Cidade do Porto (south-west of the historic centre) and Arrábidashopping (on the south bank).

Tickets usually range in price from €12.00 for a seat behind the goal to €40.00 for a central seat at the lower-tier of one of the long sides, but prices can vary depending on the match.

FC Porto offer guided venue tours that cover the presidential box, changing rooms and dugouts. The tours last roughly 45 minutes.

Estadio do Dragao also boasts the FC Porto club museum, which is opened seven days a week except Monday mornings.

The tour price is €8.00, or €15.00 with the museum included.