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Benfica matches, tickets and travel

Founded in 1904, Benfica are one of Lisboa's defining clubs, known across Portugal simply as the Eagles. They play at Estádio da Luz, a ground of about 65,647, where matchday feels big, loud, and deeply woven into city life. This is a club with real weight in Portuguese football culture, and the rivalry with Sporting is one of the country's classic occasions. Below you'll find Benfica's upcoming fixtures, tickets, and everything you need to plan a matchday visit.

Last updated 9 July 2026

Home ground Estádio da Luzin LisboaPrimeira Liga, UEFA Europa League, Taça da Liga

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Benfica quick facts

Team
Benfica
Team type
Club
Country
Portugal
Home ground
Estádio da Luz, Lisboa
Last match
Benfica 1–2 Flamengo
Next match
Benfica vs Villarreal, Fri 17 Jul

Upcoming Benfica matches

Matches on Friday, 17 July

Matches on Thursday, 23 July

Matches on Thursday, 30 July

Matches on Saturday, 8 August

Matches on Sunday, 16 August

Matches on Sunday, 23 August

Matches on Sunday, 30 August

Matches on Sunday, 6 September

Matches on Sunday, 13 September

Matches on Sunday, 20 September

Matches on Sunday, 11 October

Recent finished Benfica matches

Benfica squad

23 players · Manager: Bruno Lage

Squad last updated 13 July 2026. Player details can change with transfers and may not always be current.

Bruno Lage
Bruno Lage
Manager · Portugal · 49 yrs

Goalkeepers

A. Trubin
A. Trubin
Goalkeeper · 24 yrs
1
Samuel Soares
Samuel Soares
Goalkeeper · 23 yrs
24

Defenders

António Silva
António Silva
Defender · 22 yrs
4
A. Bah
A. Bah
Defender · 28 yrs
6
S. Lopes Cabral
S. Lopes Cabral
Defender · 23 yrs
15
A. Dedić
A. Dedić
Defender · 23 yrs
17
N. Otamendi
N. Otamendi
Defender · 37 yrs
30
Tomás Araújo
Tomás Araújo
Defender · 23 yrs
44

Midfielders

E. Barrenechea
E. Barrenechea
Midfielder · 24 yrs
5
F. Aursnes
F. Aursnes
Midfielder · 30 yrs
8
H. Sudakov
H. Sudakov
Midfielder · 23 yrs
10
Manu
Manu
Midfielder · 24 yrs
16
L. Barreiro
L. Barreiro
Midfielder · 25 yrs
18
R. Rios
R. Rios
Midfielder · 25 yrs
20
S. Dahl
S. Dahl
Midfielder · 22 yrs
26
Diogo Ferreira Prioste
Diogo Ferreira Prioste
Midfielder · 21 yrs
86

Attackers

Bruma
Bruma
Attacker · 31 yrs
7
F. Ivanović
F. Ivanović
Attacker · 22 yrs
9
D. Lukebakio
D. Lukebakio
Attacker · 28 yrs
11
V. Pavlidis
V. Pavlidis
Attacker · 27 yrs
14
A. Schjelderup
A. Schjelderup
Attacker · 21 yrs
21
G. Prestianni
G. Prestianni
Attacker · 19 yrs
25
Rafa
Rafa
Attacker · 32 yrs
27

FAQ

When is Benfica's next match?
Benfica host Villarreal on Friday 17 July at 18:45 at Estádio Do Algarve (Almancil local time).
Where does Benfica play their home matches?
Estádio da Luz in Lisboa.
What competitions is Benfica playing in?
Benfica plays across the Primeira Liga, UEFA Europa League, and Taça da Liga.
How do I buy Benfica tickets?
Tap any match above to open the match page, we link to the cheapest available ticket via our partner ticket-compare.com. For sold-out matches, official club resale is the safest secondary option.