The Road to Benfica Campus is an international program of Sport Lisboa e Benfica, created for
teams that wish to experience up close the daily life of high-performance sports. This experience
combines intensive training at the Benfica Campus, one of the most prestigious academies in the
world, with participation in international youth football tournaments in the Lisbon region.
With training sessions led by Sport Lisboa e Benfica professionals, each team has the opportunity to
develop individual and collective skills at the highest level, aligned with the standards of excellence that
characterize the club’s academy.
Taking part in the Road to Benfica Campus means raising technical and tactical preparation,
strengthening competitiveness, and living a unique immersion in the world of SL Benfica’s Youth
Football, while also building a global network of contacts for the sporting future of players and
coaches.
1. Where you will train
The program takes place at the Benfica Campus, the home of all Sport Lisboa e Benfica Football, recognized as the Best Academy of the Last Decade by Football Talent Scout (July 10, 2020).
2. When it happens
The next edition of the Road to Benfica Campus runs from October 21 to 27, 2025.
3. Who it is for
The Road to Benfica Campus was developed by the Technical Coordination of SL Benfica for male and female teams in the U11 to U19 age groups.
4. Prices
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October 21 to 28, 2025 (Autumn Edition) |
€1,950 per player |
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Winter 2025 Edition |
To be announced |
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Winter 2025 Edition |
To be announced |
5. What is included
Accommodation with full board
Participation in the Lisbon Youth Cup
Immersive experience at Benfica Campus
Official SL Benfica training kit & Backpack
Daily training with qualified Benfica coaches. Team supervisor 24/7
Visit to the Stadium and Museum
Menus prepared by Benfica’s Nutrition Department
Sports and health insurance
Transfers between Hotel and Benfica Campus
Individual assessments and certificate
The Road to Benfica Campus follows a structured schedule, recreating the daily rhythm of Sport Lisboa e Benfica’s academy. Each activity is planned in collaboration between Benfica’s coaches and the staff of the participating teams, ensuring an authentic and professional training experience.
| Day | Activities | ||||
| Tuesday Arrival and Benfica Campus |
Airport transfer Check-in at the hotel |
Welcome, Benfica Kit and Training | Dinner | ||
| Wednesday Benfica Campus |
Breakfast at the hotel | Training at Benfica Campus | Lunch | Training at Benfica Campus | Dinner |
| Thursday Benfica Campus |
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| Friday Benfica Campus |
Breakfast at the hotel | Training at Benfica Campus | Lunch | Stadium & Museum Visit | Dinner |
| Saturday Lisbon Youth Cup – Day 1 |
Lisbon Youth Cup | Training at Benfica Campus | Lunch | Lisbon Youth Cup | Dinner |
| Sunday Lisbon Youth Cup – Day 2 |
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| Monday Check-out & Departure |
Breakfast at the hotel | Check-out at the hotel Airport transfer |
Join this edition
If you are a coach, player, training coordinator, or family member, take on the challenge and submit your club’s application so your team can live and share this unique experience.
Contacts
Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica
Av. Eusébio da Silva Ferreira, 1500-313 Lisboa-Portugal
Benfica Campus
2840-600 Seixal, Portugal
932 401 904 (national mobile network call)
international@slbenfica.pt
What is the Road to Benfica Campus?
The Road to Benfica Campus is an international program by SL Benfica, offering athletes and teams the opportunity to experience the daily life of high-performance sports. The program combines intensive training sessions at the Benfica Campus with participation in international youth football tournaments in Lisbon. It is designed for male and female teams in the U11 to U19 age groups.
Where are the Road to Benfica Campus training sessions held?
All Road to Benfica Campus training sessions take place at Benfica Campus - the football academy of Sport Lisboa e Benfica, considered one of the best in the world.
What is the price of the Road to Benfica Campus and what is included?
Participation in the Road to Benfica Campus costs €1,950 per athlete and includes:
_ Full-board accommodation;
_ Participation in the Lisbon Youth Cup;
_ Daily training sessions at Benfica Campus with qualified SL Benfica coaches;
_ Official SL Benfica training kit and backpack;
_ Visit to the SL Benfica Stadium and Benfica Museum - Cosme Damião;
_ Menus prepared by Benfica’s Nutrition Department;
_ Sports and health insurance;
_ Transfers between the hotel and Benfica Campus;
_ Individual evaluations and participation certificate.
Who leads the training sessions at Benfica Campus?
The Road to Benfica Campus training sessions are conducted by qualified coaches and professionals from Sport Lisboa e Benfica, ensuring world-recognized standards of excellence.
