MATCHES: Three group matches, one quarter-final and one semi-final
INAUGURATION: 16 November 2003
Opening ceremony
Located in the urban zone adjacent to the existing stadium, the project forms part of the planned Sports City complex. This will be the privileged stage for the UEFA EURO 2004™ opening ceremony and match. The old Antas stadium - official name Estádio das Antas - was already one of the most modern stadiums in Portugal, but a new stadium has arisen in its place for UEFA EURO 2004™.
Sport City
The new stadium, which will seat in excess of 50,000 people, will be part of a "Sport City" in the area, which will see over 3,000 square metres of the surrounding area modernised. The area between the Av. Fernão de Magalhães, the VCI and São Roque da Lameira is being completely transformed, with a commercial centre, residential areas and a multi-purpose pavilion all planned.
Impressive design
The stadium itself has an impressive design, with the translucent roof, already dubbed the veil, incorporating 280 tonnes of metal supported by a forest of pillars.
