About stadium

Stadium introduction

Constructed over a five year period beginning in 1939, the inauguration ceremony was held on 10th June 1944 to coincide with Portugal Day which is one of the country’s nationally observed holidays. Designed by Francisco Caldiera Cabral and Konrad Weisner, Estádio Nacional is notable for its oval design which is interrupted on the east side to provide an entrance. Situated within the Jamor sports complex which the stadium inherits one of its most popular names from, Estadio Nacional, has hosted the Portuguese Cup Final on all but five occasions since 1946. Succeeded by a host of modern stadiums which were constructed for Euro 2004, Estadio do Jamor is somewhat of a relic and wasn’t even included in the ten chosen venues for the tournament. The final was held at Benfica’s rebuilt Estádio da Luz. The most famous match to be held at Estádio Nacional was without a doubt the 1967 European Cup Final between Celtic and Internazionale. The courageous side from Scotland defeated their much fancied opponents 2-1 to write history as the first British European Champions, earning the immortal nickname of the Lisbon Lions.

How to get to the Stadium

Praça da Maratona, 1495 Cruz Quebrada, Portugal