Football
Preview of the Opening Matches of Liga Portugal 2026/27
The opening round of Liga Portugal 2026/27 features several matches, highlighted by debuts at Estádio da Luz and Estádio do Dragão, both taking place on Sunday.
This Sunday, FC Porto will kick off their title defense at Estádio do Dragão, facing FC Alverca. The match is scheduled for 6 PM and will be attended by fans. Porto aims to start the season with a home victory to solidify their position in the tournament.
Later, Benfica will begin their new season against Académico de Viseu at Estádio da Luz, with the match set for 8:30 PM. This game will be held behind closed doors, with no fans in the stands. Coach Marco Silva is preparing his team with some player selection changes, but no major alterations to the starting lineup are expected.
On the same day, Gil Vicente will host Rio Ave at Estádio Cidade de Barcelos, marking the official start of the 2026/27 season. This match presents an opportunity for Gil Vicente to replicate last year’s successes, while Rio Ave seeks to earn their first points of the new league edition.
SC Braga will also be in action, traveling to Moreira de Cónegos to face Moreirense. This match promises to be exciting and is scheduled for 8:30 PM, marking another highlight of the opening round of the championship.
Finally, the last match of the round will be between Santa Clara and Nacional, set for 8:15 PM at Estádio de São Miguel in Ponta Delgada. This will conclude the first round of the I Liga, with both teams hoping to start the season competitively.