Estadio Jose Alvalade

The Estádio José Alvalade stands on the site of its predecessor, a ground that once swelled to 85,000 for concerts and was known as the 'Cathedral of Rock'. The new structure opened in 2003, designed by Tomás Taveira for a consortium that included Siemens and IBM. It does not carry an official sponsor’s name, though locals still call it Alvalade XXI or Millennium Alvalade.

What distinguishes this arena is its recent transformation. The 'Alvalade 2.0' project, announced in September 2024, filled the deep moat that once separated the pitch from the stands, lowering the playing surface and adding four rows of seating. The capacity now reaches 52,707, an increase of roughly 2,000 after the renovation completed for the 2025–26 season. New VIP areas such as the Emerald Lounge and the Lion's Corner sit alongside large LED boards that replaced the old video screens. The playing surface is hybrid grass, a detail visible in the clean, even texture of the turf.

Major events have been hosted here, including the 2005 UEFA Cup Final and the UEFA Euro 2004 semi-final. The attendance record of 51,470 was set in April 2026 during a Primeira Liga match between Sporting CP and S.L. Benfica. The venue is situated between the 2ª Circular ring road and Alameda das Linhas de Torres, in an area that has grown around the ground since its construction. The original stadium, opened in 1956, was demolished in 2003 to make way for this modern structure, which now serves as the home of Sporting CP.