New Emirates Lounge opens at Benfica’s Estádio da Luz

Article posted by Coliseum, November 4^th, 2026

Image: Benfica and Emirates

Sport Lisboa e Benfica and Emirates have officially opened the Emirates Lounge, a new premium hospitality space at Estádio da Luz in Lisbon, Portugal.

S.L. Benfica said the new lounge combines football, fine dining and personalised service, creating opportunities for premium matchday experiences and corporate events in an exclusive setting overlooking the pitch.

With capacity for 160 guests, the lounge marks a new chapter in the partnership between the Portuguese club and the global airline, which began in 2014 and has been extended until 2029.

Designed to elevate the matchday experience, the Emirates Lounge features contemporary architecture and interiors by renowned designer Miguel Câncio Martins.

The culinary offering is led by resident chef Vítor Matos, whose restaurants have accumulated six Michelin stars under his culinary direction.

The experience is further enhanced through partnerships with Laurent-Perrier, RIEDEL and Vista Alegre, reflecting a focus on quality, presentation and attention to detail.

Beyond matchdays, the Emirates Lounge will also be available for corporate and institutional events, including meetings, presentations, dinners and private celebrations.

The new venue reinforces Estádio da Luz’s role not only as a leading football destination, but also as a premium setting for business, hospitality and corporate events.combines football, fine dining and bespoke service, opening new opportunities for premium matchday experiences and corporate events in an exclusive setting overlooking the pitch.

The lounge has capacity for 160 guests and marks a new chapter in the partnership between the Portuguese club and the global airline, which began in 2014 and runs until 2029.

Designed to elevate the matchday experience, the Emirates Lounge combines contemporary architecture and interiors by renowned designer Miguel Câncio Martins with a high-end culinary offering led by resident six Michelin stars chef Vítor Matos.

The experience is further enhanced through partnerships with Laurent-Perrier, RIEDEL and Vista Alegre, reflecting a focus on quality, presentation and attention to detail.

Beyond matchdays, the Emirates Lounge will also be available for corporate and institutional events, including meetings, presentations, dinners and private celebrations.

The new lounge reinforces Estádio da Luz’s role not only as a leading football destination, but also as a premium setting for business, hospitality and relationship-building.

S.L. Benfica, commonly known as Benfica, is a professional football club based in Lisbon, Portugal, that competes in the Primeira Liga, the top flight of Portuguese football.

The 68,100-seat Estádio da Luz, officially known as the Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica, is a multipurpose stadium located in Lisbon, Portugal. It is used mostly for association football matches and serves as the home field of the S.L. Benfica.

Benfica District project in the works

Earlier this year, Benfica’s members approved plans for the Benfica District project, which will deliver significant improvements to the area surrounding Estádio da Luz.

The project aims to transform the wider stadium district, with an estimated investment of €220 million and a completion target ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup.

The club’s ambition is to have the development completed in time for the 2029 Women’s European Championship.

Populous has led all aspects of the master plan design for the project in collaboration with the renowned Lisbon-based architecture firm Saraiva + Associados. Populous also served as the original designer of the stadium which opened in 2004.

The master plan design includes dynamic digital layer skirting the entire structure and other major improvements including:

A 10,000-capacity multipurpose indoor arena capable of hosting concerts, cultural events, esports, and major sporting events
Two state-of-the-art indoor sports halls with capacities of 2,500 and 1,500 seats, respectively, adaptable for basketball, volleyball, boxing, and more
A new community swimming pool (25x25m) with modern amenities offering a recreational resource for the fans and the residents alike
An outdoor rooftop football pitch and a running track creating immersive training and fitness environments in the heart of Lisbon
Commercial and residential facilities.

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