“Beating again”: Porto faithful welcome team to the Dragão for 2026/27 | OneFootball

The new 2026/27 season is approaching and FC Porto is already preparing the traditional Presentation Match, scheduled for this Saturday against Aston Villa at the Estádio do Dragão.

To the sound of the song that so often echoes around the stands, the Porto heart “beats again” to welcome the new version of the Dragons, determined to establish itself as a Porto of Honour and fight for more trophies.

The match, scheduled to kick off at 8pm, will be the main event of a day full of activities for fans arriving early at the Dragão. The programme begins at 2pm in the Friendzone, located in Praça do Dragão, with familiar attractions including the Street Food Market, face painting, and the presence of mascots Draco and Viena.

This edition will also feature some new additions, namely inflatables, joining Betano, a regular presence, as well as the Super Bock and Coca-Cola bars.

The Friendzone has been revamped, gaining more space and bringing fans closer to the action, and it will also feature live music. Performances by DJs are planned, as well as artists connected to the Portuguese popular spirit, such as Sons do Minho, Joana D’Arc and Karyna. The musical performances begin at 2:30pm.

At 5:30pm, the entertainment moves inside the stadium, coinciding with the opening of the gates. Even so, the FC Porto team is expected to arrive at 6pm and, as in recent Presentation Matches, will enter the Dragão from outside near Gate 1, before heading to the pitch through the west stand.

The Individual Presentation of the players for 2026/27 is scheduled for 6:45pm. Supporters are therefore encouraged to arrive early in order to follow every moment and take part in the choreography prepared for the teams’ entrance. The presence of the fans will be essential to ensure the desired effect.

This Saturday, FC Porto returns to competition and Porto fans return home with their team. See you at the Dragão?

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