Football lovers or simply curious to discover a universe that is unfamiliar to you, visit the Dragon Stadium in Porto!
Located in Porto, second city of Portugal, the Dragon Stadium is the playground of FC Porto — Futebol Clube do Porto - team in the Portuguese Championship. FCP is one of the best teams in the country. Resolutely modern, the Estadio de Dragão a capacity of more than 50,000 spectators . It is the third largest stadium in Portugal, after that of Benfica and the Lisbon Sporting.
The Dragon Stadium does not hold its name for the Games of Throne series! This metaphor finds its explanation in the strength and vitality of this imaginary animal, attributes associated with the FCP. From 1977 , the club has always ranked among the top three of the Portuguese championship. ♪ 2003 , the FCP is also the first Portuguese team to win the UEFA Cup!
Would you like to visit the Dragon Stadium? Follow the guide!
History of the Dragon Stadium in Porto
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CPF has been created in 1893 , by António Nicolau d’Almeida . Inaugurated the 16 November 2003 The goal of the Dragon Stadium was to prepare the 2004 European Championship, which took place in Portugal. The construction of the stadium has experienced many rebounds. Its cost is estimated at approximately 125 million euros .
Designed by the Portuguese architect Manuel Salgado , the Dragon Stadium is the first European stage to have taken care to limit its energy expenditure, thanks to its rational use in terms of lighting. This healthy and environmentally friendly attitude enabled him to obtain the certificate greenlight , issued by European Energy Agency .
Before hosting the Portugal-Greece opening game of Euro 2004, the Dragon Stadium was inaugurated in November 2003, on the occasion of a friendly match of FC Porto against the FC Barcelona . It should be noted that the stadium is one of those chosen to host the UEFA Cup of 2020, on the occasion of the 60 years competition.
Prior to 2003, the CPF was training Estadio das Antas opened in May 1952. The latter is already the third stage invested by the Portuguese team. After moving to the Dragon Stadium, the Stade des Antas is demolished.
What to see and do at the Dragon Stadium in Porto
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Even before you enter the premises and start visiting the Dragon Stadium, think of enjoying the beauty of the building from the outside. This is a first approach that is already worth a visit!
Once inside, you will be able to discover the immense stadium that has made and still makes the pride of Porto. If you want to learn more about the history of the Stadium and the Club, the Stadium Museum - inaugurated 2013 for the 120th anniversary of FC Porto — opens its doors to you and will bring one more to your visit.
How to visit?
Guided tour of the Dragon Stadium
If you want to visit the Dragon Stadium of Porto, you can discover the site, on the occasion of a guided tour. We have to count about 1 hour to tour the site.
You will access the dressing rooms, the FC Porto benches, the conference room, and the presidential lodge. On the other hand, you will not crowd the legendary lawn, because its access is forbidden. However, you can approach it as closely as possible.
Visit the Stadium Museum
The Dragon Stadium Museum reveals the history of the FCP Porto, as well as the mutual influence and relations that the city of Porto and the football club have maintained. More 125 years exhibit in front of you, both visually and informatively, thanks to a surprising interactive journey!
Discover or rediscover the memorable actions, as well as the many titles won by the club. You can admire some of the most beautiful trophies, such as cut of UEFA , or contemplate her sculpture Valquiria Dragão of the artist Joana Vasconcelos . No need to be an aficionado of football or FC Porto, to appreciate his visit to the Museum.
Visit with FC Porto App
Whether you choose to visit the Dragon Stadium or to combine this discovery with that of the Stadium Museum, we recommend downloading the application FC Porto App in order to be able to benefit from an important amount of additional information of interest.
How to go to the Dragon Stadium in Porto?
The Dragon Stadium is located on the Via Futebol Clube do Porto In Porto.
Visiting the Dragon Stadium has the advantage of not involving too large trips outside the city centre of Porto. Indeed, the Stadium is located in the east of the city, about 4 kilometres the historic centre of the Portuguese city, and about 16 kilometres from the airport. We recommend you get there by public transport.
By metro
The Dragon Stadium is accessible by metro:
- Blue lines (A), red (B), green (C) and violet (E): station "Estadio do Dragão" (the stadium is right next to the exit)
- The yellow line (D): change to “Trindade” and then borrow one of the other lines
By bus
- Bus n°401
- Bus n°801
- Bus n°806
By car
If you don’t like public transport, you can come and visit the Dragon Stadium by car, which we don’t recommend. It is in any case to avoid less than an hour before the kick-off of a game! Outside these critical hours, you can park on the paid parking lot of the shopping center Alameda Shopping .
Schedules and Rates of the Dragon Stadium in Porto
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HORARI
The Dragon Stadium
- Monday: visit at 3pm, 4pm and 5pm.
- From Tuesday to Sunday: visit at 11h, 12h, 13h, 14h, 15h, 16h and 17h.
Note : it is impossible to visit the Dragon Stadium on the game days and the UEFA match days.
Dragon Stadium Museum
- Monday : open from 14:30 to 19:00
- From Tuesday to Sunday : open from 10am to 7pm
- 24 and 31 December : open from 10am to 4pm
Note : the Museum of the Stadium is closed 25 December and mornings 1 January , Easter Sunday and of Saint-Jean .
RATES
Single ticket
- Dragon Stadium
- Rate : 8€ - Reduced price : €6 (The latter is offered to the elderly over 64 years ) - Children (less than 16 years old): 5€ - Free children under 4 years of age
- Dragon Stadium Museum
- Rate : 10€ - Reduced price : 8€ - Children (less than 16 years old): 6€. - Free children under 4 years of age
Combined ticket
The combined ticket allows you to visit the Stadium and the Museum.
- Rate : 15€ per adult and 12€ per child
- Reduced price : 10€
- Free children under 4 years of age
Audioguide
Available in French, English, Portuguese, Spanish and German
Tariff : 3€
Note : When you arrive on site, you will exchange your confirmation voucher for an entry ticket for the Stadium and/or the Museum.
Good to know.
- The site is accessible to persons with reduced mobility.
- The Officer FC Porto Store will let you bring back a memory of the Dragon Stadium!
- The pictures are strictly forbidden. However, a photographer will accompany you during the visit and then propose you to buy his photographs.
- If you want to refresh and restore, the Dragon Stadium is located in a shopping area, not far from the Dolce Vita shopping centre.
- For see a match, you can book your seats on site, online (FC Porto website), by phone or in a Porto Club Store. The average price of a ticket varies between 10 and 50€.
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