Tenants: Vitória de Guimarães
Opened: 1965
Capacity: 30,000
Address: Av. São Gonçalo 1028, Guimarães, Portugal
Background
Named after the first King of Portugal, the Estádio D. Afonso Henriques is home to Vitória de Guimarães. Originally built in 1965, the stadium was renovated ahead of Portugal hosting UEFA Euro 2004, in which it went on to host 2 group matches.
The stadium has hosted several Portugal international matches and will be hosting the Semi-final between the Netherlands and England, and the Third place play-off of the UEFA Nations League 2019 Finals.
Tickets
Tickets for Vitória de Guimarães matches are available to purchase at the club shop at the stadium or in the Espaço Guimarães shopping centre. Alternatively, tickets can be purchased on the gate on match day. Matches rarely sell out so you should be fine to purchase on the day, tickets are usually priced from €15.
Location & Travel
The Estádio D. Afonso Henriques is located close to central Guimarães (approximately 1 kilometre away) and is therefore within a leisurely 15-20 minute walking distance.
Airport – The closest airport to Guimarães can be found at Porto, approximately 53km away. Porto Airport is the second busiest airport in Portugal and serves destinations mainly across Europe.
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Train – There is a direct train service between Porto and Guimarães, with a journey time of just over an hour. The train station is located south of the city centre, so is therefore approximately 2 miles from the stadium.
Where to stay in Guimarães
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Last Updated on February 24, 2021 by Sports Tourist