The 2026-27 Primeira Liga, officially known as Liga Portugal Betclic, marks the 92nd season of the top tier of Portuguese football, featuring 18 clubs competing for the national title. The season began in August 2026 and runs until May 2027; FC Porto enters the campaign as the defending champion, having won the title in the 2025–26 season.
The 2026-27 Primeira Liga retains the traditional double round-robin format involving 18 teams, with each club playing 34 matches. Porto, Sporting CP, and Benfica are once again among the main title contenders, while newly promoted clubs and those returning to the top flight bring a new level of competitiveness to the season.
With the new campaign underway, the standings, results, and team performances are beginning to shape the early title race. Porto will aim to retain their crown under the guidance of Francesco Farioli, who led the club to the 2025-26 championship and was subsequently named the Liga Portugal Manager of the Season.
This guide covers the teams, managers, stadiums, schedule, standings, key players, and highlights of the 2026-27 Primeira Liga, with information updated throughout the season.
2026-27 Primeira Liga Teams, Managers & Stadiums
Managers discuss confirmed coaching changes ahead of the season kickoff.
| S. No | Club | Stadium | Manager (2026–27) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arouca | Estádio Municipal de Arouca | Daniel Ramos |
| 2 | Porto | Estádio do Dragão | Francesco Farioli |
| 3 | Marítimo | Estádio do Marítimo | António Folha |
| 4 | Nacional | Estádio da Madeira | João Gião |
| 5 | Sporting CP | Estádio José Alvalade | Rúben Amorim |
| 6 | Santa Clara | Estádio de São Miguel | Mário Silva |
| 7 | Gil Vicente | Estádio Cidade de Barcelos | Luís Pinto |
| 8 | Estrela da Amadora | Estádio José Gomes | Pepa |
| 9 | Benfica | Estádio da Luz | Marco Silva |
| 10 | Braga | Estádio Municipal de Braga | Carlos Vicens |
| 11 | Famalicão | Estádio Municipal de Famalicão | Carlos Carvalhal |
| 12 | Académico de Viseu | Estádio do Fontelo | Bruno Pinheiro |
| 13 | Alverca | Estádio Alfredo da Silva | Sérgio Ferreira |
| 14 | Moreirense | Parque de Jogos Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas | Vasco Botelho da Costa |
| 15 | Estoril Praia | Estádio António Coimbra da Mota | Vasco Matos |
| 16 | Casa Pia | Estádio Municipal de Rio Maior | Filipe Coelho |
| 17 | Vitória SC (Guimarães) | Estádio D. Afonso Henriques | Tiago Margarido |
| 18 | Rio Ave | Estádio do Rio Ave FC | Luís Freire |
Points Table | Live Standings
The live standings table for the 2026–27 Liga Portugal Betclic season is detailed below.
| Pos | Clubs | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Arouca | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | +5 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Porto | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | +4 | 6 |
| 3 | C.S. Marítimo | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| 4 | S.L. Benfica | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 2 | +7 | 4 |
| 5 | C.D. Nacional | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 4 |
| 6 | Sporting CP | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 4 |
| 7 | C.D. Santa Clara | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 4 |
| 8 | Gil Vicente F.C. | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 9 | C.F. Estrela da Amadora | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 10 | S.C. Braga | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | F.C. Famalicão | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 1 |
| 12 | Académico de Viseu F.C. | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 1 |
| 13 | F.C. Alverca | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 1 |
| 14 | G.D. Estoril Praia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 1 |
| 15 | Moreirense F.C. | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 1 |
| 16 | Vitória S.C. | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 0 |
| 17 | Rio Ave F.C. | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 |
| 18 | Casa Pia A.C. | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | -8 | 0 |
Standard qualification & relegation (current format):
- Qualification for the Champions League – League Phase: S No 1 and 2
- Qualification for the Europa League: S No 3
- Qualification for the Conference League: S No 4
- Qualification for the relegation play-off: S No 16
- Relegation to Liga Portugal 2: S No 17 and S No 18
European qualification can also be affected by the Taça de Portugal winner and UEFA access-list adjustments, so the exact European places should be checked after the domestic cup and UEFA qualification positions are finalized.
Promoted to Primeira Liga (From Liga Portugal 2)
- Marítimo: Won the 2025–26 Liga Portugal 2 title and returned to the top flight.
- Académico de Viseu: Finished second and secured promotion to the Primeira Liga for the first time since 1988–89, ending a 37-year absence.
- Torreense: Finished third and entered the promotion/relegation play-off, but lost 2–0 on aggregate to Casa Pia and remained in Liga Portugal 2.
Relegated to Liga Portugal 2 (From Primeira Liga)
- Tondela: Finished 17th with 28 points and were automatically relegated to Liga Portugal 2.
- AVS: Finished 18th with 21 points and were automatically relegated after two seasons in the top flight.
- Casa Pia: Finished 16th but defeated Torreense 2–0 on aggregate in the relegation play-off and retained their Primeira Liga status.
Key season information
- Season: 2026-27 Primeira Liga
- Teams: 18
- Matches per team: 34
- Season dates: August 7, 2026 – May 16, 2027
- Defending champions: FC Porto
- Format: Double round-robin
- Reigning champion: FC Porto, 31st league title
For the 2026–27 Primeira Liga, Portugal has four domestic clubs entering UEFA men’s competitions based on the 2025–26 league/cup outcomes and UEFA access rules.
| Competition | Portuguese teams | Entry |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 Champions League | 2 | FC Porto & Sporting CP — League Phase |
| 2026-27 Europa League | 1 | Benfica — League Phase |
| 2026-27 Conference League | 1 | SC Braga — Qualifying round |
| Total | 4 | — |
Top managers to watch
- Francesco Farioli (FC Porto): The 37-year-old Italian tactician enters the season with massive expectations after famously guiding FC Porto to the 2026-27 Primeira Liga title in his debut year. Known for his fluid possession football and aggressive pressing style, Farioli is now focused on building a domestic dynasty at the Estádio do Dragão.
- Rui Borges (Sporting CP): After stepping into the huge shoes left behind in the league’s coaching circuit, Borges has successfully maintained Sporting CP as a powerhouse, winning the Taça de Portugal and pushing a highly attacking 3-4-3 system. He remains a tactical innovator to watch as he integrates explosive new talents.
- Marco Silva (S.L. Benfica): In one of the biggest managerial moves of the summer, the former Fulham boss officially signed a two-year contract with S.L. Benfica to replace José Mourinho (who departed for Real Madrid). Silva returns to Portuguese football for the first time since 2015, bringing intense Premier League experience and a mandate to return the Eagles to the top spot.
- Carlos Carvalhal (F.C. Famalicão): The highly experienced Portuguese journeyman has stabilized Famalicão into a dangerous, competitive force. Known for his clever mid-game tactical shifts and strong cup runs, his organized setup makes Famalicão one of the toughest blockades for the “Big Three” to break down.
- Vasco Matos (S.C. Braga): Newly appointed to handle Braga’s rebuild after a summer of transitions, Matos is tasked with consolidating the club’s status as Portugal’s definitive fourth force and securing consistent European qualification.
Key Star Players to Watch
- FC Porto: Diogo Costa (Goalkeeper & Captain), Samu Aghehowa, Pepê, Alan Varela, Gabri Veiga, Jan Bednarek.
- Sporting CP: Pedro Gonçalves, Morten Hjulmand, Luis Suárez (Last season’s top scorer with 28 goals), Fotis Ioannidis, Gonçalo Inácio, Zeno Debast.
- S.L. Benfica: Vangelis Pavlidis (Prolific striker with 22 league goals last season), Fredrik Aursnes, Richard Ríos, Anatoliy Trubin, Heorhiy Sudakov, Dodi Lukébakio.
- S.C. Braga: Rodrigo Zalazar, Ricardo Horta, Bruma, João Moutinho.
- F.C. Famalicão: Gustavo Sá, Sorriso, Lazar Carević, Rodrigo Pinheiro
- Vitória S.C.: Samu, Beni, Gustavo da Silva
Where to watch 2026-27 Primeira Liga
United States
For 2026-27 Primeira Liga, beIN SPORTS USA holds exclusive US rights to Liga Portugal, showing every Primeira Liga match live:
- beIN SPORTS (linear channel): Main broadcaster for live matches involving Porto, Sporting, Benfica and the rest of the league.
- beIN SPORTS Connect: Streaming access for all televised games via beIN’s own app/site.
- Streaming services carrying beIN:
- Fubo – includes beIN SPORTS and beIN SPORTS Connect in sports packages.
- Fanatiz – soccer‑focused streaming service that offers Liga Portugal channels; availability can vary and should be checked per season.
For most US fans:
- A single subscription on Fubo or Sling with beIN SPORTS gives access to virtually all Primeira Liga matches.
Canada
Rights are typically bundled with wider European‑football packages; current guides point to:
- Fubo / DAZN Canada: carry beIN or direct Portuguese feeds as part of their soccer package, giving access to Porto, Sporting and Benfica games. Exact structure may vary, so Canadian viewers should confirm within Fubo/DAZN’s “Liga Portugal / Primeira Liga” listings.
Europe
Portugal (domestic):
- Sport TV: Main domestic broadcaster for most Primeira Liga clubs (Porto, Sporting, Braga, Rio Ave, etc.).
- Benfica TV: Shows Benfica home league games directly from the club channel.
- Other channels (TVI, V+): Occasionally carry selected fixtures depending on club agreements.
United Kingdom & Ireland:
Matches of the Primeira Liga are typically broadcast on Viaplay Sports, TNT Sports, or through specialized soccer streaming platforms, which may vary by season.
However, fans can consistently follow the matches through Sport TV’s international feed, available on services like Fubo or Fanatiz, which are accessible in the UK and Europe.
Rest of Europe:
- In many European territories, Primeira Liga appears via international Sport TV feed or niche soccer‑streaming platforms; the simplest option is to use a service such as Fanatiz or Fubo that explicitly lists “Liga Portugal / Primeira Liga” in its coverage.
