Estádio do Dragão Seating Plan, Best Seats, Parking Map, Events 2026

Estádio do Dragão Porto Portugal





Estádio do Dragão is the third-largest sports stadium in Portugal, with a seating capacity of over 50000 visitors. Dragao Stadium seating plan with seat numbers and rows, helps in locating the seats. It also helps in choosing the best sections before booking the tickets. This stadium mainly hosts football and soccer games in Portugal. In English, it is called Dragon Stadium. Dragon Stadium also occasionally hosts musical concerts, motor sports, and other events.

Construction of the Stadium in Porto began in 2001 and was completed in 2003. It has been the home stadium of Porto football club since 2003, and it competes in the Primeira Liga. It is popularly known as Porto Stadium during the Primeira Liga season. The Portugal national football team also uses it for selected games. Dragão Stadium has an official seating capacity of 50,033; however, the record attendance is 52004. It has undergone renovations over the years to provide modern facilities for visitors and players.

FC Porto owns and manages Estádio do Dragão. This UEFA-rated stadium has hosted many notable events, including UEFA Euro 2004, the 2019 UEFA Nations League Finals, and the 2021 UEFA Champions League Final. Estádio da Luz is Portugal’s largest stadium and the home ground of S.L. Benfica’s Primeira Liga team. Sporting CP’s Primeira Liga team used the country’s second-largest stadium, Estádio José Alvalade, as their home ground.



Estádio do Dragão Quick Facts

Feature Details
Official name Estádio do Dragão
Location Via Futebol Clube do Porto, 4350-415 Porto, Portugal
Home team FC Porto
Opened 2003
Capacity 50033
Pitch 105 × 68 m
Main seating Bancada Central Nascente/Poente, Arquibancada Nascente/Poente, Superior Norte/Sul
Premium Tribuna, Box, hospitality clubs and VIP areas
Parking Stadium parking plus nearby Metro/Telpark parking
Public transport Estádio do Dragão Metro station directly beside stadium
Nearest Metro Estádio do Dragão
Stadium category UEFA Category 4

Estádio do Dragão Seating Plan





The stadium seats are spread across multiple levels to accommodate over 50000 guests. The color-coded map shows the location of all areas of Dragão Stadium, including general seating and premium seating sections. The seating arrangement plan also helps in choosing the best sections.

Estádio do Dragão Seating Plan with Rows and Seat Numbers
Estádio do Dragão Seating Map FC Porto

The location of premium sections like boxes, executive suites, family boxes, etc. are mentioned on the color-coded map. The layout also shows the general seating areas and the field location.



Estadio do Dragao Seat Map
Estadio do Dragao Seat Map

Accessible sections are situated inside the Dragon Stadium. Dragao Stadium ADA sections are available only with pre-booking and early booking is highly recommended. It has only 73 wheelchair positions, and with companion seats it doubles to 146. These are limited in number and sell out quickly before big events. All facilities, such as accessible washrooms, changing rooms, ramps, lifts, companion seats, etc., are available near the ADA sections.




A performance stage is set up on the field, along with temporary arrangements, during concerts and similar events. It can accommodate easily over 50000 visitors after the temporary arrangements. The sections behind the performance stage are generally not usable inside the Estadio do Dragao during the end-stage layout. All seating sections are available for booking during the center-stage layout at Dragao Stadium in Porto, Portugal.

Estadio do Dragao Best Sections

It is a premier venue in Portugal to host football matches. Choosing the best sections makes the experience memorable.

Estadio do Dragao Best Sections
Estadio do Dragao Best Sections





The color-coded map distinguishes sections by view. The sections along the Halfway line are in light green, and they are among the best areas for football matches at the Dragao Stadium. The sections behind the goalposts are red and offer a great atmosphere. The premium sections are marked in orange, blue, and purple. It is best to check the Estadio do Dragão seating plan to choose the best sections.

Seating Type Best For Pros Cons
Best Overall Seats Best football view Central Nascente or Central Poente, particularly sectors around S01, S32, S02, S16-S18; excellent halfway-line/elevated viewing Usually among the more expensive standard seats
Best Budget Seats Value for money Superior Norte/Sul and outer Arquibancada sections away from the halfway line; good elevated view at lower prices Farther from the pitch; behind-goal view is less balanced
Premium & VIP Seating Luxury & exclusive experience Tribuna/Box and new Platinum, Silver, Bronze Club/Bronze hospitality areas, particularly on the Nascente side Significantly more expensive; availability is limited
Seats to Avoid — Avoid the highest/rearmost rows of Superior behind the goals, extreme corners and seats directly adjacent to restricted/away areas if you want an unobstructed neutral view Greater distance, less balanced sightline or possible segregation/atmosphere issues

Estádio do Dragão Parking Map

Parking is available at the stadium and it can accommodate approximately 1100 vehicles. Estádio do Dragão Metro station, which is adjacent to the stadium, has parking capacity for approx. 850 vehicles. The stadium parking is divided into multiple categories, such as VIP, ADA, and general. 24 accessible parking spaces are located inside the stadium controlled parking. Pre-booking of the parking lot is highly recommended if available. The parking map shows the locations of all parking lots and the Estádio do Dragão Metro station. The underground car parking situated at the metro station can be booked by clicking this link. Parkme, Parkopedia, and other similar third-party websites can also be used to book Parking near the Dragão Stadium.



Estadio do Dragao Parking Map
Estádio do Dragão Parking Map

It is directly connected to the metro station and is the best option for reaching Dragão Stadium to attend an event. Estádio do Dragão Metro station has good connectivity with several areas of Porto City. It is served by STCP bus service routes 401 and 806.

Estádio do Dragão Bag Policy





The bag size is roughly A4 and is generally allowed only with essential items. Outside Food and beverages are not permitted inside the Dragão stadium. Visitors can also bring medical bags, diaper bags, and baby bags after additional screening. Storage facilities for prohibited items and large bags are not available at Porto Football Stadium.

Estádio do Dragão Events 2026

Day & Date Event Category
Sunday, 20 September 2026 FC Porto vs SL Benfica Liga Portugal
Tuesday, 20 October 2026 FC Porto vs PSV Eindhoven UEFA Champions League
Wednesday, 28 October 2026 FC Porto vs Académico de Viseu Taça da Liga
Saturday, 31 October 2026 FC Porto vs Estoril Praia Liga Portugal
Wednesday, 4 November 2026 FC Porto vs SSC Napoli UEFA Champions League
Sunday, 29 November 2026 FC Porto vs Sporting CP Liga Portugal
Sunday, 13 December 2026 FC Porto vs Estrela da Amadora Liga Portugal
Sunday, 27 December 2026 FC Porto vs Nacional Liga Portugal

Estádio do Dragão 2027 Events




Day & Date Event Category
Sunday, 10 January 2027 FC Porto vs SC Braga Liga Portugal
Tuesday, 19 January 2027 FC Porto vs Slavia Praha UEFA Champions League
Sunday, 24 January 2027 FC Porto vs Rio Ave Liga Portugal
Sunday, 7 February 2027 FC Porto vs Académico de Viseu Liga Portugal
Sunday, 21 February 2027 FC Porto vs Casa Pia Liga Portugal
Sunday, 7 March 2027 FC Porto vs CS Marítimo Liga Portugal
Sunday, 14 March 2027 FC Porto vs Gil Vicente Liga Portugal
Sunday, 4 April 2027 FC Porto vs Vitória de Guimarães Liga Portugal
Sunday, 18 April 2027 FC Porto vs Santa Clara Liga Portugal
Sunday, 2 May 2027 FC Porto vs Famalicão Liga Portugal
Sunday, 16 May 2027 FC Porto vs SC Braga Liga Portugal