This state-of-the-art 50,000-seat stadium is the home of the Sporting Lisbon football team and the Sporting museum (tours run four times daily at 11.30am, 2.30pm, 3.30pm and 4.30pm except Mondays; €14). Take the metro to Campo Grande.
Estádio José de Alvalade
Lisbon
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