Buy Benfica vs Braga tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the Liga Portugal Round 14 fixture at the Estádio da Luz scheduled for Sunday 13 December 2026. Liga Portugal confirms the kick-off time closer to the date, and the last league meeting here kicked off at 8:15pm Lisbon time. The fixture falls 23 years to the day after the first league meeting between the clubs at the current stadium.
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This is one of the fixtures that measures where Benfica stand before Christmas. Benfica finished third last season and Braga fourth, so this is a meeting between two clubs chasing the same European places again in 2026/27. Braga finished on 59 points, well behind Benfica's 80, yet they took a point at the Luz in May and won there in January 2025, which is why home supporters treat the fixture with caution.
For buyers, December at the Luz means a big stadium, a busy fixture calendar and steady demand. The sections below cover prices, where to sit, hospitality, delivery and the steps to complete an order.
Benfica against Braga has become one of the more competitive fixtures on the Luz calendar. Recent league meetings at the Luz have drawn crowds of around 60,000, including 61,750 in January 2025 and 60,001 in May 2026.
The calendar adds pressure. Benfica host Benfica vs OFI Crete in the Europa League three days earlier, on Thursday 10 December, and the Lisbon derby against Sporting follows at the Luz two weeks later. Supporters with time and budget for one league game in December often choose this one.
Braga are in the Conference League league phase this season, so both clubs arrive from a midweek European fixture. For Braga supporters the trip south is one of the highlights of the away calendar, and the club takes its allocation in the upper north-east corner. Braga sell that allocation through their own channels, so the away corner is not a section for neutral or home buyers.
The December date also helps demand. A Sunday fixture before Christmas suits visitors combining a weekend in Lisbon with a match, and the Benfica vs Sporting CP derby follows at the same ground on 27 December for anyone extending the trip. An evening kick-off, like the 8:15pm start for last season's meeting here, would leave the day free for the city.
Supply is the other side of it. Benfica have around 50,000 Red Pass season seat holders in 2026/27 in a stadium of 68,100, so the club's own single-match sale works from a much smaller pool than the capacity suggests.
Yes, though members buy first. For the May 2026 meeting, Benfica opened an exclusive sale for sócios with up-to-date membership on Friday 1 May, then opened sales to registered fans and the general public the following afternoon. Benfica's home league games this season have followed the same pattern of a short member window followed by general sale.
Prices are tiered by status as well as seat. In May 2026 a sócio paid between €20 and €50, a registered fan between €25 and €77.50 and the general public between €30 and €85, depending on the stand and floor. Purchases were capped at five tickets, with no exchanges or refunds.
Club tickets are personal and non-transferable. Names and identification details are taken at purchase.
Sections set aside for organised supporters require a nominal ticket and photo ID, while stewards can ask to see a membership card. Red Pass holders can resell their seat only through the club's own channels, which keeps much of the resale inside the club system. Red Pass holders can also share their tickets with friends, but only through the SL Benfica App, so a seat passed on informally can still be traced back to the original holder.
1BoxOffice currently lists e-tickets for the match across the lower, middle and upper tiers. Each listing shows the section, the price and the delivery method before purchase, so read the notes on name and ID requirements before you buy.
Five things drive the price for this fixture: seat location, the kick-off slot once it is confirmed, how early you buy, the importance of the result in the table and the premium tier you choose. On 19 October 2026, 1BoxOffice listings for the match ran from about £49 to £90 for standard seats, with a small number of premium listings above that.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier, behind the goal | £45 – £65 | Budget buyers and groups | Floor 3 at the ends; steep, high view |
| Longside upper tier | £50 – £75 | A full view of the pitch | Floor 3 on the BTV and Emirates stands |
| Lower tier, central | £70 – £110 | Being close to play | Floor 0 and Floor 1 on the longsides |
| Premium seating | £85 – £140 | Comfort and strong sightlines | Central Floor 1 sections near halfway |
| Hospitality and VIP | £250 – £450+ | Guests and corporate hosts | Executive seats and lounges; limited supply |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
For context, the club's public prices for the May 2026 meeting ran from €30 to €85, roughly £25 to £72 at current rates. Floor 1 on the BTV and Emirates stands was the top public category at €85, while Floor 0 and Floor 3 on the Mais Vantagens and Sagres stands were the lowest at €30.
Benfica's three-price system explains much of the gap between face value and resale. A sócio paid €50 for the same Floor 1 longside seat that cost the public €85, so the lowest club prices are reserved for members who buy in the first window. By the time a visitor can buy, the public price applies and the most popular sections have already gone to members.
On 19 October 2026, 1BoxOffice had more than 120 tickets listed for the match, all as e-tickets and split across lower, middle and upper tier categories. That gives buyers a choice of levels well before the club's own sale for the fixture opens. Prices can be shown in pounds, euros, dollars or dirhams at checkout, so overseas buyers can compare listings in their own currency without converting from the club's euro prices.
The Estádio da Luz is a large bowl on three levels, with its seating organised by stand and floor. The BTV and Emirates stands run along the sides and carry the higher prices, while the Mais Vantagens and Sagres stands sit behind the goals. Floor 0 is the lower tier, Floor 1 the middle level with the most balanced angles and Floor 3 the upper tier.
The club notes that rows A and B on Floor 0 are so close to pitch level that a height of at least 1.70m is recommended for a full view. For most buyers, a few rows further back gives a better picture of the match.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTV or Emirates, Floor 1 central | First-time visitors and families | Upper | The most balanced view in the ground, close to halfway |
| BTV or Emirates, Floor 0 | Fans who want to be near the players | Mid | Avoid rows A and B unless you want pitch-level views |
| BTV or Emirates, Floor 3 | Buyers who want the whole pitch in view | Mid | High angle, good value on the longsides |
| Mais Vantagens and Sagres ends | Budget buyers and atmosphere seekers | Lower | Behind the goals; includes the organised home supporter zones |
| Organised supporter sectors | Home fans who stand and sing | Lower | Nominal tickets with photo ID required; not for casual buyers |
| Away section, north-east upper corner | Braga supporters only | Lower | Porta 23V, blocks 32 to 34; Braga colours stay in this section |
Neutral buyers are best placed on the BTV or Emirates stands, where the crowd is mixed, and should avoid Braga colours anywhere outside the away corner. Children under three are not admitted, and anyone aged three or over needs a ticket.
The choice between Floor 1 and Floor 3 is the main decision for most buyers. Floor 1 puts you close enough to follow individual battles while still seeing the shape of play, while Floor 3 gives the full picture of the pitch from higher up. Floor 0 is closest to the action but the flattest angle in the ground.
The organised home supporter zones sit on Floor 0 behind the goals, in Sector 28 of the Mais Vantagens stand and Sectors 5 and 6 of the Sagres stand. Tickets there are nominal and require ID, so buyers looking for a seat among the general home crowd should choose other sectors.
Groups should aim for Floor 3 on the longsides, where blocks are large and listings for several seats together appear more often than in the central lower sections. Supporters who want to stand and sing should be aware that the organised home sectors run on nominal tickets, so a resale seat there is not a practical option.
The Luz has a wide hospitality offer. Options range from executive seats with lounge access to private boxes for 12 to 21 guests, and part of the premium capacity is sold on season agreements, so match-by-match availability for a fixture like this can be limited.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Executive seats with lounge access | Couples and small groups | Central padded seats and pre-match lounge service |
| Themed lounges | Guests who want a social setting | Named lounges such as Amesterdão, Berna and Amicis, each with its own food offer |
| Restaurant packages | Fans who want a proper meal | A sit-down dinner at Restaurante Luz by Chakall before kick-off |
| Private boxes | Business hosts and larger parties | A private box for 12 to 21 guests with catering |
The Emirates Lounge seats are sold by the season and were listed as sold out for 2026/27, so match-by-match buyers should look at the other executive areas. For any premium listing, check what is included, when the lounge opens and whether parking is part of the package.
A December evening kick-off makes the pre-match service the main part of the experience. Confirm the dress expectations with the seller before travelling, since standards differ between the lounges.
Visitors planning to see the club museum or take the stadium tour should book it for another day. The museum closes on first-team home matchdays, and the combined museum and tour ticket costs €24 for adults on non-match days.
Benfica issue club tickets digitally, and the club asks supporters to present them in the SL Benfica App for faster entry. Tickets sold on 1BoxOffice for this match are listed as e-tickets, so delivery timing and the name on the ticket are the details to check.
| Delivery Type | What to Check |
|---|---|
| E-ticket by email | When the file is sent and that the barcode opens on your phone |
| Club app ticket | Which account receives the ticket and what details the seller needs |
| Print-at-home PDF | That the listing permits printing, and bring a clean copy |
| Collection in Lisbon | The meeting point, time window and a contact number for the day |
Read the listing notes for seat details and delivery timing, bring valid photo ID and charge your phone fully before setting off for mobile entry. Club e-tickets can arrive close to the match, sometimes only hours before kick-off, so a late delivery is normal for this fixture rather than a cause for concern.
Colégio Militar/Luz station on the blue metro line sits beside the stadium, with Alto dos Moinhos a short walk away. Plan to arrive an hour before kick-off, as queues build at the searches for a crowd of this size, and allow time to find your gate around the outside of the stadium.
If an e-ticket has not arrived by the evening before the match, contact 1BoxOffice support with your order number rather than waiting until matchday. Keep the confirmation email and the listing details to hand, as they speed up any check on the seat and delivery status.
1BoxOffice has run a verified ticket marketplace since 2006, and orders are covered by the 150% guarantee: if no alternative is offered and the original tickets are not received, the buyer is eligible for a full refund and may also receive a credit voucher worth 50% of the original order value.
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Find the fixture
Search for Benfica on 1BoxOffice and open the Round 14 listing against Braga at the Estádio da Luz.
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Create or log in to your account
Create a 1BoxOffice account or sign in, so your order details and delivery updates sit in one place.
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Filter by tier and quantity
Choose how many tickets you need and narrow the listings to the lower, middle or upper tier.
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Compare the listings
Weigh price against the stand, floor and whether the seats are listed together.
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Read the listing notes
Check the delivery timing and any name or ID details the seller needs from you.
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Review your order
Confirm the fixture, date, quantity and total price, including any fees, before payment.
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Complete secure payment
Pay by card at the encrypted checkout and keep the confirmation email that follows.
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Track delivery and travel
Use track order to follow delivery, then load your tickets on your phone before heading to the Luz.
Lisbon Airport sits close to the city centre, and the metro links it to the stadium with one change: take the red line from the airport to São Sebastião, then the blue line to Colégio Militar/Luz. That makes a weekend trip simple for supporters from abroad.
Lisbon runs on GMT in December, the same as the UK and four hours behind the UAE, so a late evening kick-off falls after midnight in the Gulf. Book flexible travel, because the exact kick-off slot is set later and Portuguese league fixtures can move within the round weekend. A base near the blue metro line, around Marquês de Pombal or Avenida da Liberdade, keeps the journey to the stadium to around 20 minutes.
Card payments are widely accepted in Lisbon, though carrying a few euros helps on match nights when queues are long. Overseas buyers should choose e-ticket listings so delivery does not depend on a postal address, and groups wanting seats together should filter by quantity rather than buying in separate orders. December is a busy month to visit, with the Europa League game on the Thursday before and the Lisbon derby two weeks later, so book accommodation early if you plan to stay for more than one match. Supporters planning a return trip later in the season can also catch Benfica in Europe, such as Benfica vs AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League league phase in January.
The first league meeting at the current Estádio da Luz came on 13 December 2003, a 2-0 Benfica win, and for more than 16 years Braga could not win a league game there. Benfica won 12 and drew four of the first 16 meetings, a run that included a 5-1 in April 2016 and a 6-2 in December 2018.
That middle period was the most one-sided stretch of the fixture. Across four home meetings between April 2016 and December 2018, Benfica scored 17 goals and conceded five, and the Luz became a ground where Braga struggled to compete.
Everything changed in 2020. Braga won 1-0 in February and 3-2 in November of that year for their first league wins at the new stadium. They added a 2-1 victory in January 2025. Benfica's 6-1 in November 2021 remains the largest win of the series, but the last seven meetings have been split three wins each with one draw.
The last meeting showed how tight the fixture has become. Benfica went through the 2025/26 league season without a defeat yet still finished third, and the 2-2 draw with Braga in May was one of the results that left them short of the top two.
What makes the fixture distinctive is how the balance has shifted. A meeting that was once a near-certain home win has become one of the harder evenings on Benfica's home calendar, and that uncertainty is what keeps the stadium full for it.
The figures below cover all Primeira Liga meetings at the current Estádio da Luz with Benfica as hosts, from its first season in 2003/04 to May 2026. Meetings at the old Estádio da Luz before 2003 and all cup or European ties are excluded.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 23 |
| Benfica wins | 15 |
| Braga wins | 3 |
| Draws | 5 |
| Benfica goals | 46 |
| Braga goals | 19 |
| Biggest Benfica win | 6-1 (7 November 2021) |
| Biggest Braga win | 1-0 (15 February 2020); all three wins by one goal |
| First Primeira Liga meeting in scope | 13 December 2003 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 11 May 2026 |
Totals calculated from the match-by-match record below, cross-checked against two independent results archives.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 11 May 2026 | 2-2 |
| 04 Jan 2025 | 1-2 |
| 27 Apr 2024 | 3-1 |
| 06 May 2023 | 1-0 |
| 07 Nov 2021 | 6-1 |
| 08 Nov 2020 | 2-3 |
| 15 Feb 2020 | 0-1 |
| 23 Dec 2018 | 6-2 |
| 09 Aug 2017 | 3-1 |
| 19 Sep 2016 | 3-1 |
| 01 Apr 2016 | 5-1 |
| 14 Mar 2015 | 2-0 |
| 23 Nov 2013 | 1-0 |
| 18 Aug 2012 | 2-2 |
| 31 Mar 2012 | 2-1 |
| 03 Oct 2010 | 1-0 |
| 27 Mar 2010 | 1-0 |
| 11 Jan 2009 | 1-0 |
| 24 Feb 2008 | 1-1 |
| 16 Apr 2007 | 0-0 |
| 26 Mar 2006 | 1-0 |
| 26 Sep 2004 | 0-0 |
| 13 Dec 2003 | 2-0 |
Scores shown with Benfica first. Every result confirmed in two independent match records.
No, membership is not required to buy through 1BoxOffice, and Benfica's own sale for this fixture has opened to the general public after a short member window.
Braga supporters are placed in the upper north-east corner, entering through Porta 23V into blocks 32 to 34.
Liga Portugal sets the exact time for Round 14 closer to the date, and the match is scheduled for Sunday 13 December 2026.
Children under three are not admitted under the club's rules, and anyone aged three or over needs their own ticket.
Yes, filter by the number of tickets you need and choose a listing marked as seated together so the whole group sits in one order.
Sources: SL Benfica official ticket information for the May 2026 meeting with SC Braga and the club's 2026/27 match agenda; Liga Portugal 2026/27 fixture list; Transfermarkt and season-by-season Primeira Liga results records for all meetings at the Estádio da Luz; RSSSF final 2025/26 league table; Portugoal reporting on 2026/27 European qualification; European supporters' guides to the away section at the Estádio da Luz. 1BoxOffice is an independent ticket marketplace and is not affiliated with SL Benfica, SC Braga or Liga Portugal.