Sporting were pre-season champions, but stumbled at Reboleira | OneFootball

A new edition of the Portuguese league kicks off next Friday. The 2026/27 Primeira Liga gets underway that day and will only be completed on Monday, with the opening round spread over four days.

The opening match will be played in Amoreira, where Estoril host Famalicão. On Saturday, Marítimo, back in the top flight, face Casa Pia. Also that day, Vitória SC take on Arouca, while Estrela da Amadora will be Sporting’s first opponent.

On Sunday, FC Porto, the reigning national champions, take the field against Alverca. The day’s schedule also includes Gil Vicente vs Rio Ave, Moreirense vs Braga, and Benfica vs Académico de Viseu, the latter to be played behind closed doors.

The opening round ends on Monday with the island derby between Santa Clara and Nacional.

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