OPERATIONAL BRIEF: LISBON
Portugal is a Schengen member. EU citizens need a valid ID/Passport. Non-EU visitors (UK, US, etc.) need a valid passport. ETIAS authorization required from late 2026.
LAST UPDATED: 13/03 12:01 AM
Lisbon is affordable. Beer €2.00–€3.50. Inside stadiums: Non-alcoholic beer only.
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13°C | PARTIALLY CLOUDY
8.5°C - 16.8°C
LAST UPDATED: 13/03 8:01 PM
UPCOMING OPERATIONS IN LISBON
OPERATIONAL MAP
Stadium access – Estádio da Luz
GETTING TO THE GROUND
Estádio da Luz (Benfica): Metro Blue Line to 'Colégio Militar/Luz'. Estádio José Alvalade (Sporting): Metro Green/Yellow Line to 'Campo Grande' or 'Telheiras'.
Warning: The two stadiums are close (3km). Ensure you head to the correct one. Taxis/Ubers are cheap.
Away fans in Coca-Cola Stand (North East Corner), Level 3. Access Gate 23/24. High up with glass screens.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Bags larger than 25x25x25cm
- Lighters (strict)
- Coins
CRITICAL
Strict 'No Alcohol' rule. Lighters confiscated. Hold-backs of 30-45 mins standard.
Exit routes & evacuation
Police cordon to the Metro station or buses.
Exit via the main stair towers to the away compound.
MISSION LOGISTICS
Hub
Lisbon Portela (LIS)
Transfer
Metro Red Line connects to City. Taxis €10-€15. Airport is in the city.
Tip
Very close to Estádio da Luz (4km).
RECOMMENDED ZONE
Bairro Alto is the nightlife center. Rossio and Baixa are grand central squares. Cais do Sodré (Pink Street) for late night.
RECOMMENDED
Bairro Alto offers good transport links and is generally safe for away supporters.
TACTICAL INTEL
GATHERING POINT
CENTRAL MEETING POINT
Rossio Square
Very central. Police often escort fans from here for big games.
POLICE PROFILE
ROBUST
Portuguese police (PSP) are robust and wear riot gear. Strictly enforce 'corteo' routes. Spotters active.