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Ground
Estadio da Luz
Address
Avenue General Norton de Matos, 1500-313 Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal, 1500-313
Capacity
65,647
Avg Attendance
38,250
Record Attendance
65,400 (Benfica v Nacional (2003))
Pitch Size
105 x 68 (7140)
Surface
Grass
Year Opened
2003
Owner
S.L. Benfica S.A.D.

There’s nothing quite like massively confusing people by naming your new stadium after your old stadium. Technically Benfica didn’t actually do that, with the official name of their ground being Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica. Both the new stadium and the old one are known as the Estádio da Luz, however, which is often translated as ‘The Stadium Of Light’. Some will tell you that’s incorrect, however, with the original ground being built on the Estrada da Luz. To Benfica supporters the stadium is a cathedral, with some even calling it such. Opened in 2003, the ground is a UEFA category four stadium and that allows it to host big matches such as those played in the UEFA European Championships of 2004 and the 2014 Champions League final. In October of 2014 readers of L’Équipe voted that it was the most beautiful stadium in Europe. Have that, ugly stadiums.

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About Estadio da Luz

Estadio da Luz is the home of Benfica, located in Lisbon. The ground has a capacity of 65,647.LeaguePages lists venue information including address, capacity and facilities to help fans, visiting supporters and anyone looking for football venues in the area.

Estadio da Luz — Common Questions

Estadio da Luz is located in Lisbon.
The ground has a capacity of 65,647.
For information on hiring this venue, contact the club directly using the form on this page or via their website if listed.