Lisbon by Eric Cantona

The Green and White Lions Roar

And the Sporting CP fans respond.
With Cristiano Ronaldo their most famous son, and that inimitable green and white strip known across the globe, Sporting Clube de Portugal have history. Founded in 1906, their nickname is the Leões or Lions and they play in the stunning green-painted José Alvalade stadium. Their fans are fanatical, and the pride in the tactical and skill-focused football they play sacrosanct. Football lives here.

“Supporting Sporting comes as naturally as breathing. That moment when Cristiano Ronaldo took apart Manchester United at the Alvalade, standing with my compatriots, smoke in the air from flares and firecrackers in the derbies against Benfica, players like Figo and Nani and Rui Costa, and winning the Portuguese cup and league. Supporting Sporting is everything.”

Carlos, Sporting CP fan

Trip highlights

Join the Sportinguistas for a display of pure passion

Watching Sporting Lisbon in Estádio José Alvalade is a football experience bar none. A display of flag waving, chanting and singing to rival any club in Europe.

See Lisbon’s football side with a CR7 walking tour

Walk in Ronaldo’s footsteps as we take in the sights and iconic locations of this football-mad city. Learn how Benfica and Sporting operate side by side in this partisan city and meet the locals on either side of the divide.

Enjoy proper Portuguese cuisine at famed central food market

Discover Bacalhau (cod), pasteis de nata, sardines and a glass of Ginja! Maybe not all at the same time, but while discovering the local flavours and delicacies of this gastronomic powerhouse the possibilities are almost endless.

Itinerary

DAY 1 - WARM UP: Meet your Trip Captain

Go to the heart of it on the José Alvalade stadium tour

Learn the chants with an incredible fan chant workshop

Dig in at a family-style dinner at the ultimate Sportinguista restaurant
DAY 2 - EXPERIENCE THE PASSION: Follow in Ronaldo’s legendary footsteps on a football walking tour

Enjoy lunch at a celebrated market with street food options abound

Get the history with this Sporting Masterclass at Nucleo Sporting CP

Dinner, drinks and football at a famous Lisbon sports bar
DAY 3 - THE BIG MATCH: Take the morning for yourself

Experience the pre-match atmosphere with drinks outside the stadium

Let’s go Sporting – it’s time for the game!

Down drinks and debrief around the stadium post-match
DAY 4 - FULL TIME: Debrief with some post-match analysis over breakfast with new friends.

Time to head home – which match will we see you at next?

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Venue

Your accommodations are hand-selected for each and every game from a portfolio of rigorously-vetted hotels. Our Trip Design team prioritises location, proximity to activities, comfort, and design to ensure your stay is a goal, every time. In Lisbon, we often stay at hotels such as Pestana CR7, the Lisboa Pessoa Hotel or similar.

What's Included

GAME SEATS: The superfan experience in all its passion and glory
MASTERCLASS: Deep dive into local football culture, led by a local personality
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE: An inside look at the legendary stadiums of football's greatest cities
CITY WALKING TOUR: Get to know the home team's stomping grounds with a football-themed city walking tour
HUMAN-FIRST: You'll learn the songs and cheers to yell with the ultras in our authentic superfan chant workshop
TRIP CAPTAIN: A Trip Captain is available 24/7 to host and enhance your experience. Trip Captains are local experts and fans who are there to make sure you're having the trip of a lifetime!
FOOD & DRINKS: Breakfast is included every morning along with three group meals. Plus, we'll celebrate with a nightly round of drinks on Eric!

Reasons to Book

01 | CURATED BY CANTONA

All trips are vetted by the King, Eric Cantona himself, to maximize the most important aspect – passion.

02 | FOOTBALL TRAVEL EXPERTS

Our exceptional experiences are led by local football fanatics who know the heart and the soul of their club inside and out.

03 | AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES

We provide the most authentic and action packed football fan experiences imaginable

04 | COMMUNITY AND CONNECTION

We connect you to a community of passionate football fans who are the beating heart of the football experience

Testimonials

A football fanatics dream trip

I went with Looking FC to Buenos Aires for the Superclassico, and it was everything and more.

Our trip captain Dani & everyone at Looking (Shout out to Adam) were super helpful and planned everything brilliantly. By having a local as the trip captain, it felt like we got a real look at the authentic football culture as opposed to a more corporate feel which was great.

This was the best futbol experience of my life!

Looking FC had a lot of surprises for us every day. Everyone in their staff was great.

I highly recommend this trip to anyone that breathes futobol.

Use Looking FC

Looking FC were outstanding. It was so well organised and run by brilliant people.
Our Buenos Aires guide, Dani, was amazing and knew the best places to go, and what to expect from the game.
Adam was always on had for any questions or issues, and sorted them out quickly.
If you’re looking for a great football trip, I’d definitely recommend Looking FC.

FAQs

WHAT AIRPORT/TRAIN STATION SHOULD I ARRIVE INTO?: Airport: Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
Train Station: Estação do Rossio
WHAT’S THE FOOD LIKE?: Portuguese cuisine is all about fresh seafood, bifanas, and plenty of Piri Piri. Plus, Lisbon is one of the best cities for multi-cultural cuisine, from tacos to sushi this city has it all.
DO I NEED A VISA TO TRAVEL TO THIS CITY?: We strongly advise that you review official travel requirements for your country of departure and arrival before confirming any booking, as requirements for travel visas do vary based on your nationality and final destination.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING?: Bring your phone, lucky club scarf, strong stadium singing voice, and a profound desire to get under the skin of one of the most passionate sporting cities on earth.
HOW MUCH FREE TIME WILL I HAVE?: We’ve designed our trips to maximize your time in the city and our days are pretty action packed. All activities are optional, however, and you are welcome to dip in and out of the experiences as you wish. We’ve planned the itineraries to ensure you have some downtime on most afternoons.
ARE THERE ANY CASUAL 5-A-SIDE GAMES IN TOWN I COULD PARTICIPATE IN?: Casual games are played most nights of the week. If you would like to join as a ‘ringer’ please let your Trip Captain know.