Know before you go

• The match schedule by stadium is set after the final draw. Book refundable rooms now: prices will jump once fixtures are known.
• Fans with tickets in several cities should plan around high-speed trains: Morocco's Al Boraq, Spain's AVE and Portugal's Alfa Pendular.

Airport to Estádio da Luz and Estádio José Alvalade

Lisbon airport (LIS) is 7 km north, the closest major airport to a capital in Europe. The red metro line reaches the centre in 20 minutes; an Uber costs 10 to 15 euros.

Both stadiums are on the metro: Colégio Militar/Luz (blue line) and Campo Grande (green and yellow lines).

Public transport directions to Estádio da Luz and Estádio José Alvalade

Where to stay by budget

Three hotels we would book

• Budget: Lisbon Destination Hostel
• Mid-range: Hotel Mundial
• Splurge: Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon

Links search the nights from 7 June to 22 July. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual World Cup stay schedule for 8 June to 21 July 2030. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Family-friendly picks

• Oceanário de Lisboa.
• Pavilhão do Conhecimento science centre.
• Tram 28 ride (go early to avoid queues).

Evening and day-trip tours

After dark

• Bairro Alto and Pink Street bars.
• Rooftops in Chiado.

9 tours worth booking for World Cup 2030 in Lisbon

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

• Time Out Market Food hall with stalls from top chefs
• Cervejaria Ramiro Seafood hall famous for garlic prawns
• Pastéis de Belém The original custard tarts since 1837
• Taberna da Rua das Flores Small tavern, no bookings
• A Cevicheria Ceviche under a giant octopus
• O Trevo Bifana pork sandwiches
• Manteigaria Custard tarts fresh from the oven

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

• Gulbenkian Museum.
• National Tile Museum.
• MAAT.

Getting around on event days

• Metro, trams and the Santa Justa lift run on the Viva Viagem card or contactless.
• Estádio da Luz (Colégio Militar metro) and Alvalade (Campo Grande metro) are both on the metro.
• Uber and Bolt are cheap in Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve.
• CP Alfa Pendular trains connect Lisbon, Porto and Faro.

Day trips from Lisbon

• Sintra: 40 minutes by train
• Cascais: 40 minutes by train
• Évora: 1.5 hours

Questions people ask

When is World Cup 2030 in Lisbon 2030?

The next edition is 8 June to 21 July 2030, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Estádio da Luz and Estádio José Alvalade?

Lisbon airport (LIS) is 7 km north, the closest major airport to a capital in Europe. The red metro line reaches the centre in 20 minutes; an Uber costs 10 to 15 euros. Both stadiums are on the metro: Colégio Militar/Luz (blue line) and Campo Grande (green and yellow lines).

Where should I stay for World Cup 2030 in Lisbon?

For most visitors the best base is Baixa and Chiado: Flat central grid between the river and the hills.

What can we do between sessions at World Cup 2030 in Lisbon?

Good short outings in Lisbon include Tuk-tuk tour of Alfama, Belém tour with pastéis de nata, Food and wine walking tour. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near World Cup 2030 in Lisbon?

Family-friendly picks: Sintra and Cascais day trip, Tuk-tuk tour of Alfama, Belém tour with pastéis de nata. Oceanário de Lisboa.

How far is Estádio da Luz and Estádio José Alvalade from Lisbon centre?

About 5 km in a straight line. Both stadiums are on the metro: Colégio Militar/Luz (blue line) and Campo Grande (green and yellow lines).

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