# Portuguese clubs prepare for 2026/27 season launch > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/portugal-football-leagues-and-futsal > Updated: 2026-08-07T15:38:17.000Z. Sources: 83. Developments: 35. The 2026/27 preseason for Portuguese football has reached its conclusion, with clubs preparing for the Liga Portugal Betclic season opener on August 9. Following the announcement of the 2026/27 schedule on July 2, which included specific match-up restrictions for security and competitive balance, clubs have focused on finalizing rosters and conducting training camps. Transfer activity has been extensive across the top flight. FC Porto has integrated seven new signings, including Bednarek and Kiwior, while managing the departure of several players and the World Cup commitments of Diogo Costa. Sporting CP secured high-profile arrivals such as Rodrigo Zalazar and Jesse Derry, and saw the €40 million sale of Francisco Trincão to Al Ahli. Benfica has bolstered its squad with Jakub Kaminski and Gabriel Índio, and is exploring further reinforcements like Jhon Durán. Preseason friendlies have dominated much of July. Sporting CP recorded a dominant 7-0 victory over Strasbourg, featuring the return of Fotis Ioannidis. FC Porto secured a 2-1 win over Birmingham City in England, while Benfica displayed strength with a 2-0 win over Villarreal. Other clubs, including Vitória SC, Braga, and Académico de Viseu, have also completed friendly programs to build cohesion. As the season begins, Benfica is set to host Académico de Viseu in a closed-door match, while Alverca travels to face FC Porto. In the second division, União de Leiria continues to reshape its squad amid ongoing FIFA registration discussions. ## Claims - Académico de Viseu presented its 2026/27 professional squad of 25 players at Praça D. Duarte. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Vitória SC presented a provisional squad of 27 players for the 2026/27 season at the Plataforma das Artes e Criatividade. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Luís Silva received the captain's armband during the Académico de Viseu squad presentation. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Coach Bruno Pinheiro said the team aims to stay competitive and maintain its place in Liga Portugal Betclic. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Four new signings were announced by Vitória SC: goalkeeper Oliwier Zych (loan from Aston Villa), defender Yeimar Mosquera (permanent from Aston Villa), midfielder Lohann Doucet (from Paris FC), and & (corroborated by 2 sources) - Coach Tiago Margarido said the team aims to build a group with a strong desire to win. (corroborated by 2 sources) - President Rui Rodrigues said Vitória SC may reinforce two or three positions before the summer transfer window closes. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-07: Fotis Ioannidis scores in Sporting Lisbon's league draw Fotis Ioannidis scored in Sporting Lisbon's 2-2 league opener against Estrela Amadora, though the team conceded two late goals after substituting both Ioannidis and Giorgos Vagiannidis. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fotis-ioannidis-scores-in-sporting-lisbons-league-draw ### 2026-07-31: Gil Vicente caps pre-season with 2-0 win as Portuguese clubs prepare for new season Gil Vicente finished pre‑season with a 2‑0 win over Penafiel, while União de Leiria drew 1‑1 with FC Porto B; both clubs announced new signings ahead of the Portuguese league start. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gil-vicente-caps-pre-season-with-2-0-win-as-portuguese-clubs-prepare-for-new-season ### 2026-07-29: Portuguese football clubs unveil 2026/27 squads Académico de Viseu and Vitória SC presented their 2026/27 squads, detailing new signings and goals for the season. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vitria-de-guimares-pursues-squad-upgrades-and-possible-return-of-midfielder-tiago-silva ### 2026-07-27: Portuguese clubs AD Oliveirense and Vitória SC unveil 2026/27 squads AD Oliveirense and Vitória SC will present their 2026/27 squads in Portugal – Oliveirense on 1 Aug in Alameda do Mosteiro, Vitória SC on 29 July in Guimarães’ Plataforma das Artes. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portuguese-clubs-ad-oliveirense-and-vitria-sc-unveil-202627-squads ### 2026-07-24: Portuguese clubs praise Algarve pre‑season camps as they gear up for new season Rio Ave and Vitória SC coaches praised their Algarve pre‑season camps, noting increased team strength, player integration and tactical progress ahead of the new league season. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portuguese-clubs-praise-algarve-preseason-camps-as-they-gear-up-for-new-season ### 2026-07-21: Greek footballer Ioannidis scores on return; sailors lead at European Techno 293 Fotis Ioannidis scored on his return for Sporting Lisbon, while Greek sailors topped the European Techno 293 championship in Poland. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-footballer-ioannidis-scores-on-return-sailors-lead-at-european-techno-293 ### 2026-07-20: Fotis Ioannidis scores as Sporting CP beats Strasbourg 7-0 in friendly Fotis Ioannidis returned from injury to score in Sporting CP's 7-0 friendly win over Strasbourg, saying he is happy and ready to help. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fotis-ioannidis-scores-as-sporting-cp-beats-strasbourg-7-0-in-friendly ### 2026-07-20: Sporting CP crush Strasbourg 7-0 in Algarve pre‑season friendly Sporting CP beat Strasbourg 7‑0 in a July pre‑season match at the Algarve, with goals from Doumbia, Altimira, Andresen, Zalazar, Araujo, Catamo and Ioannidis; new signings impressed the coach. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sporting-cp-dominates-preseason-in-algarve-with-7-0-win-over-strasbourg ### 2026-07-20: Portugal's SC Vianense and Vitória de Guimarães unveil 2026/27 schedules and pre‑season plans SC Vianense announced its Liga 3 2026/27 fixture list, starting 9 August, while Vitória de Guimarães held a Algarve pre‑season camp with three friendlies before July 26. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portugals-sc-vianense-and-vitria-de-guimares-unveil-202627-schedules-and-preseason-plans ### 2026-07-18: Sporting CP to host Strasbourg in pre‑season friendly in Algarve Sporting CP hosts Strasbourg in a pre‑season friendly at Estádio Algarve, Portugal, on 20 July 2026, with several World Cup‑absent players and line‑ups announced. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sporting-cp-to-host-strasbourg-in-preseason-friendly-in-algarve ### 2026-07-18: FC Porto defeats Birmingham 2-1 in pre‑season friendly in England FC Porto beat Birmingham 2‑1 in a closed‑door friendly at England's St George’s Park, with goals from André Silva and Pepê, as the team wraps up pre‑season training. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-porto-defeats-birmingham-2-1-in-preseason-friendly-in-england ### 2026-07-17: Benfica's preseason win over Villarreal sparks optimism for 2026‑27 season Benfica defeated Villarreal 2‑0 in a pre‑season friendly, with Rafa Silva scoring; the win and upcoming signings like Jhon Durán raise hopes for the 2026‑27 campaign. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/benficas-preseason-win-over-villarreal-sparks-optimism-for-202627-season ### 2026-07-17: Portuguese clubs dominate pre‑season friendlies in July 2026 In July 2026 Portuguese clubs dominated pre‑season friendlies: Braga drew 2‑2 with Celta de Vigo, Vitória SC won 5‑0 over Penafiel, V. Guimarães beat Académica 2‑0, and Académico de Viseu thrashed Al Fateh. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/braga-and-vitria-sc-secure-wins-in-preseason-friendlies ### 2026-07-16: Francisco Trincão transfers to Al Ahli for €40 million Francisco Trincão left Sporting for Al Ahli in a €40 million deal, with add‑ons raising it to ~€45 million, boosting Sporting’s transfer income past €100 million and earning the player about €11 million per‑yr. 24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portuguese-handball-federation-unveils-202627-betclic-schedule ### 2026-07-13: Portuguese district football clubs set 2026/27 league line‑ups Sport Clube Borbense joins Évora’s Division de Elite and Vila Real’s Divisão de Honra will feature 18 clubs in 2026/27, starting 6 Sept. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portuguese-district-football-clubs-set-202627-league-lineups ### 2026-07-13: Redondense appoints Luis Coxola as coach as Vitória goalkeeper Ezequiel Reis joins Sporting São João de Ver Luis Coxola becomes Redondense coach for 2026/27, aiming for higher league placement, while 19‑year‑old Vitória goalkeeper Ezequiel Reis signs with Portugal's Sporting São João de Ver. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/redondense-appoints-luis-coxola-as-coach-as-vitria-goalkeeper-ezequiel-reis-joins-sporting-so-joo-de ### 2026-07-12: Celtic eyes new signings and faces Sporting Lisbon in Algarve pre‑season friendly Celtic pursues new contracts for Kelechi Iheanacho and an €8m bid for Haissem Hassan while preparing for a July 14 pre‑season friendly against Sporting Lisbon in the Algarve, streamed on CelticPlayer. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/celtic-to-face-sporting-lisbon-in-preseason-friendly ### 2026-07-11: Sporting and FC Porto roll out pre‑season squads and training updates Sporting starts Algarve pre‑season with 31 players, FC Porto orders eleven prospects to report for market moves, and Porto B lists four injured players ahead of its league match. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sporting-cp-launches-intensive-preseason-camp-in-algarve-as-portuguese-clubs-manage-squad-changes ### 2026-07-11: Portuguese Liga 2026/27 Transfer Window Confirms Player Moves for All 18 Clubs All 18 Primeira Liga clubs finalized their 2026/27 transfer activity, with detailed inbound and outbound player lists for each team. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portuguese-liga-202627-transfer-window-confirms-player-moves-for-all-18-clubs ### 2026-07-10: Portuguese clubs Sporting CP and SC Vila Real announce new signings Sporting CP signs goalkeeper Carolina Alves, while SC Vila Real adds defender David Freitas and goalkeeper Francisco “Kiko” Teixeira for the 2026/27 season. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portuguese-clubs-sporting-cp-and-sc-vila-real-announce-new-signings ### 2026-07-10: Benfica and Sporting prepare for pre‑season friendlies and league‑launch derbies Benfica and Sporting will play pre‑season friendlies (July) broadcast on DAZN and meet in league‑opening derbies in early October 2026/27. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/benfica-and-sporting-prepare-for-preseason-friendlies-and-leaguelaunch-derbies ### 2026-07-09: Portugal women's football clubs boost rosters with new contracts and youth signings Vitória Sport Clube renewed defender Débora Maciel for another season, while Tondela’s U19 women’s team added forward Inês Caldeira and defender Matilde Neves ahead of their second‑division debut. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portugal-womens-football-clubs-boost-rosters-with-new-contracts-and-youth-signings ### 2026-07-05: FC Porto adds seven new players for medical exams ahead of season FC Porto resumes training as coach Francesco Farioli oversees medicals for seven new signings, while Diogo Costa and others are unavailable. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-porto-adds-seven-new-players-for-medical-exams-ahead-of-season ### 2026-07-03: Portuguese clubs bolster squads ahead of new season Desportivo de Chaves signs goalkeeper João Valido; Académico de Viseu extends forward Lorougnon Gohi to 2030 and parts ways with midfielder Cihan Kahraman. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portuguese-clubs-bolster-squads-ahead-of-new-season ### 2026-07-01: Liga Portugal draws 2026/27 schedule with detailed match‑up restrictions Liga Portugal’s 2026/27 draw, held on 2 July, imposes security and competitive rules that limit match‑up combinations for top clubs and European qualifiers. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/benfica-seeks-emergency-talks-with-portuguese-fa-over-arbitration-resignation-porto-starts-preseason ### 2026-07-01: Portuguese football clubs begin 2026/27 preseason training Portuguese clubs Alverca, Nacional, União de Leiria and Tondela start 2026/27 preseason, unveiling new coaches and signings ahead of the new league season. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alverca-launches-202627-i-liga-campaign-with-new-coach-sergio-ferreira-and-fresh-signings ### 2026-06-28: Benfica clinches second consecutive Portuguese futsal title Benfica won its 10th Portuguese futsal title, beating Sporting 4‑3 in the final at Pavilhão da Luz for a second straight championship. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/benfica-clinches-second-consecutive-portuguese-futsal-title ### 2026-06-28: Benfica defeats Sporting to claim Portuguese futsal title, ending 18‑year gap Benfica beat Sporting in the season‑ending derby, clinching the Portuguese futsal championship and becoming national bicampeões after 18 years. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/benfica-defeats-sporting-to-claim-portuguese-futsal-title-ending-18year-gap ### 2026-06-25: Sporting beats Benfica 3-2 in futsal playoff final, title showdown moved to Sunday Sporting beat Benfica 3-2 in the futsal playoff final game 4, pushing the championship decider to Sunday at Luz. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sporting-beats-benfica-3-2-in-futsal-playoff-final-title-showdown-moved-to-sunday ### 2026-06-24: Portuguese clubs detail pre‑season staff moves and new signing FC Porto B starts pre‑season on 6 July with new staff; Benfica trains with defender António Silva pending extension; Sporting signs left‑back Ágata Filipa from Braga. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/benfica-starts-202627-preseason-with-missing-signings-as-portuguese-futsal-finals-loom ### 2026-06-20: Benfica wins national championships in roller hockey and women’s futsal Benfica clinched the roller‑hockey title (3‑1 over Sporting) and the women’s futsal championship (4‑1 over Nun'Álvares) at Lisbon’s Pavilhão da Luz. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/benfica-clinches-national-rollerhockey-title-against-sporting ### 2026-06-17: Benfica close in on roller‑hockey crown and eye women's futsal title Benfica is one win from a roller‑hockey title after a 5‑2 win over Sporting and seeks the women's futsal crown in a tied final, banking on mental strength and returning players. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/benfica-close-in-on-rollerhockey-crown-and-eye-womens-futsal-title ### 2026-06-16: Benfica beats Sporting 5-2, closes in on Portuguese roller‑hockey championship Benfica beat Sporting 5‑2 at João Rocha, moving one win away from the Portuguese roller‑hockey championship after a 3‑2 first‑leg win. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/benfica-beats-sporting-5-2-closes-in-on-portuguese-rollerhockey-championship ### 2026-06-15: Sporting seeks to equalize against Benfica in futsal playoff final second leg Sporting, down 2-1 after the first futsal playoff final leg, aim to beat Benfica in the Tuesday second leg to force a deciding third match, with captain João Matos urging better finishing and resolve. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sporting-seeks-to-equalize-against-benfica-in-futsal-playoff-final-second-leg ### 2026-06-13: Benfica coach Cassiano Klein praises team after 2-1 win over Sporting in futsal final Benfica beat Sporting 2-1 in the futsal final's first leg; coach Cassiano Klein praised the team's identity, noted a second‑half energy dip, and expects higher effort in the return match. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/benfica-coach-cassiano-klein-praises-team-after-2-1-win-over-sporting-in-futsal-final --- Cite as: Portuguese clubs prepare for 2026/27 season launch. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/portugal-football-leagues-and-futsal