FC Porto faces Alverca in Primeira Liga season opener

FC Porto will begin their defense of the Primeira Liga title on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Estádio do Dragão against FC Alverca. The defending champions enter the match following a recent 1-0 victory over Torreense to secure the Portuguese Super Cup.

Under manager Francesco Farioli, Porto finished last season with 88 points and a strong defensive record, conceding only 18 goals. Alverca, led by new manager Sergio Ferreira, enters the campaign after finishing 11th in the top flight last season. Ferreira, who previously managed Porto's youth team, has secured four wins in five pre-season friendlies.