Lisbon Cricket Ground

The cricket ground in Oeiras sits quietly in the shadow of Lisbon’s football giants, where the Estádio da Luz dominates the skyline. It is not a football stadium, and it does not pretend to be.

What stands out is the longevity. The Lisbon Cricket Club traces its roots back to 1865, making it one of the oldest of its kind on the continent. The location itself has shifted over time, moving from Campo Pequeno to the Terra da Ponte plots in Cruz Quebrada before settling into its current form.

The ground serves the Oeiras Cricket Club and hosts matches for the Portuguese National League. It is an ICC-approved venue, which brings touring teams to the outskirts of the capital. This is a place for domestic cricket, for T10s, and for the club matches that make up the bulk of the season. It is distinct from the football stadiums of the city, offering a different rhythm of sport.

The venue has been active through the current season, continuing a tradition that began long before the modern stadiums were built.