The stadium was designed by the architectural firm Populous.
A live eagle, the club's symbol, performs a flight around the stadium before home matches.
The pitch dimensions are 105 by 68 meters, adhering to FIFA standards.
The stadium's structural design required 28,000 tons of steel and 160,000 cubic meters of concrete.
The venue was purpose-built to host the final match of the UEFA Euro 2004 tournament.
It is the first stadium in Portugal to be fully compliant with the highest UEFA category standards.
Estádio da Luz is the home stadium of S.L. Benfica, located in the Carnide area of Lisbon. Opened in 2003 for UEFA Euro 2004, the venue replaced the original stadium built in 1954. It features a capacity of approximately 64,642, making it the largest stadium in Portugal. The design utilizes a transparent polycarbonate roof supported by steel arches that allow natural light to illuminate the pitch. It has hosted major international fixtures, including the 2014 and 2020 UEFA Champions League Finals. The site includes the Benfica Museum, which details the history of the club and includes the Golden Ball trophies won by Eusébio. The stadium is architecturally distinct for its steep rake, ensuring proximity to the field for all spectators. It is widely known by fans as 'A Catedral'.
The statue of Eusébio located on the stadium exterior plaza.
Book a guided stadium tour in advance to access the changing rooms and players' tunnel.
Combine your stadium visit with the Benfica Museum, as tickets are often sold as a bundle.
Check the match calendar before visiting, as stadium tours are suspended on match days.
Trying to visit the stadium interior or museum on the day of a scheduled professional football match.
Closed on match days and during certain high-profile private events; the museum may follow seasonal holiday closures.
