Estadio Jose Alvalade

Estádio José Alvalade was developed to act as a playing venue for the Euro 2004 tournament and to provide Sporting with a contemporary home. It was constructed right next to Sporting's old Estádio José Alvalade.

Estadio Jose Alvalade was formally inaugurated on 6 August 2003 with a friendly between Sporting and Manchester United (3-1).

Throughout the European Championships, it staged three first round group matches, a quarter final, and the semi-final between Portugal and the Netherlands (2-1).

One year later, in 2005, Estadio Jose Alvalade was the venue for the UEFA Cup final between CSKA Moscow and Sporting (3-1).

Estádio José Alvalade is situated in the north of the city of Lisbon, about 7 kilometres from Lisbon's historic centre and only two kilometres from Lisbon's other significant stadium, Estádio da Luz.

The ground lies next to the E1 motorway. Take exit 5 Campo Grande to get to the ground.

If using public transit, the easiest way to reach the ground is by metro. Take the green line from the historic centre and get off at station Campo Grande, which is next to the ground. The yellow line also stops at Campo Grande, and may be useful from destinations north of the downtown area.

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Estadio Jose Alvalade is surrounded by large motorways and residential apartment blocks and housing. Attached to the ground is Alvaláxia shopping centre, which has a few restaurants and a large cinema.

There area around the ground is of little interest, though you may find the odd place to get something to eat or drink. Still, you will have much more variety in Lisbon's very nice downtown area.

The Radisson Blu Hotel is situated a short walk away from the ground on the other side of the Av. General Norton de Matas. Even though it comes at the top of the range, it is not that expensive.

There are no alternatives equally close, but Several hotels further south near metro stations Entre Campos and Campo Pequeno. The walk is just doable, 20 to 30 minutes, but you can also catch a metro on the yellow line.

The NH Campo Grande and Villa Rica Hotel are closest to the ground near Entre Campos station, whereas Hotel 3K Europa, Barcelona Hotel, and Turim Iberia Hotel are some of the options near Campo Pequeno. To browse hotels near Estadio Jose Alvalade use the linked guides.

Of course, if you are spending more time in Lisbon, staying closer to the downtown area may be a better alternative, where case you can see the available hotels here.

Admission for Sporting CP matches are sold online, or at the ticket windows of Estádio José Alvalade.

Tickets are also available on the gate on the day of the match. Sporting only occasionally sells out a very high-profile match.

Ticket prices can depend on the opponent, but for a regular match range in price from €17.00 for an upper-tier seat behind the goal to €42.00 for a central seat at one of the long sides.

Estádio José Alvalade houses the Museu Mundo Sporting, which highlights the history of the club. It also offers guided venue tours.

The museum opens seven days a week between 10:30am 1:00pm en between 2:30pm and 6:00pm. Tours leave at 11:30am, 2:30pm, 3:30pm, and 4:30pm.

Entrance to the museum costs €8.00, the museum + tour €14.00.

Further details are available by email at eventos.visitas@sporting.pt or call +351 217 516 444.