Sporting make decision on several changes at Alvalade; all the details | OneFootball

Estádio José Alvalade continues to undergo a major transformation, and the second phase of the works is already progressing at a good pace. After the closure of the moat and the interventions carried out in 2025, Sporting is preparing further changes for 2026/27, with visible alterations in several areas of the stadium.

One of the main new features is the Lion's Corner, a premium lounge space that is being created between the West and South stands. Seats for this new experience, which cost 2,100 euros, have already sold out, and work is currently focused on access routes. In the East stand, the creation of the Emerald Lounge is also moving forward, an exclusive area that will include new seats, lodges, and catering areas for members.

The works also cover other parts of the stadium. Sporting is renovating bars and restrooms at the ends of the stands and is also continuing the installation of the panoramic lift next to the VIP Hall. In addition, new LED panels will be installed between the first and second tiers, replacing spaces currently occupied by Sporting TV advertising.

Another topic that continues to generate the most anticipation is the giant screens. The Club carried out tests on the roof to assess the installation of two new suspended screens at the ends of the stadium, although the project is still under study. For now, only the smaller screen next to the South Curve is expected to remain. Alvalade’s roof will also undergo work, changing from its traditional yellow colour to the green associated with the club’s identity.

The changes also extend to the inside of the stadium. The first-team dressing room is being completely renovated, the Artur Agostinho Auditorium will be expanded and modernised, and a medical lift will also be installed to make it easier to transport injured players between the pitch and the lower floors.

In addition, new signage bearing the messages "Estádio José Alvalade" and "Sporting Clube de Portugal" will appear next to the pitch. All these interventions are part of the venue’s overall renovation plan, which is scheduled for completion in 2030, the year Alvalade will host World Cup matches.

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