Benfica was founded in 1904 and plays in the Primeira Liga, the top division of Portugal football. Home matches are played at Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica (da Luz) (capacity 65,647). If you have ever attended a Benfica match, you can log it in Footbeen — the app will map every stadium you have been to, tally your stats, and remember every goal you have seen.
At a glance
- Founded
- 1904
- Country
- Portugal
- League
- Primeira Liga
- Home ground
- Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica (da Luz)
- Capacity
- 65,647
Recent matches
- 16 May 2026 PRI Estoril vs Benfica 1 - 3
- 11 May 2026 PRI Benfica vs SC Braga 2 - 2
- 2 May 2026 PRI Famalicao vs Benfica 2 - 2
- 26 Apr 2026 PRI Benfica vs Moreirense 4 - 1
- 19 Apr 2026 PRI Sporting CP vs Benfica 1 - 2
Frequently asked
How do I track my Benfica matches?
Download Footbeen (free on iOS and Android). Benfica is pre-loaded along with every Primeira Liga fixture since 2010. Tap any match you attended, and it joins your diary — the stadium lights up on your personal map.
Where does Benfica play their home matches?
Benfica play home matches at Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica (da Luz) in Lisboa, capacity 65,647.
Can I log old Benfica matches from years ago?
Yes. Footbeen's catalogue goes back to 2010, so you can retrospectively log Benfica matches you attended from any season since then.
What league does Benfica play in?
Benfica plays in the Primeira Liga, the top division of Portugal football.
What is Benfica's stadium capacity?
Benfica plays at Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica (da Luz), which has a capacity of 65,647 spectators in Lisboa.
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