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Primeira Liga
Organising bodyLiga Portuguesa de Futebol Profissional (LPFP)
Founded1934; 91 years ago (1934)
CountryPortugal
ConfederationUEFA
Number of clubs18 (since 2014–15)
Level on pyramid1
Relegation toLiga Portugal 2 (1990–present)
Segunda Divisão (1934–1990)
Domestic cup(s)Taça de Portugal
Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira
League cupTaça da Liga
International cup(s)UEFA Champions League
UEFA Europa League
UEFA Conference League
Current championsSporting CP (21st title)
(2024–25)
Most championshipsBenfica (38 titles)
Most appearancesManuel Fernandes (486)
Top scorerFernando Peyroteo (332)
Broadcaster(s)List of broadcasters
Websiteligaportugal.pt
Current: 2025–26 Primeira Liga

The Primeira Liga (Portuguese pronunciation: [pɾiˈmɐjɾɐ ˈliɣɐ]), also known as Liga Portugal Betclic for sponsorship reasons, is a professional association football league in Portugal and the highest level of the Portuguese football league system. Organised and supervised by the Liga Portugal, it has been contested by 18 teams since the 2014–15 season, with the three lowest-placed teams relegated to the Liga Portugal 2 and replaced by the top-three non-reserve teams from this division.[a]

Founded in 1934 as Campeonato da Liga da Primeira Divisão, it was named Campeonato Nacional da Primeira Divisão from 1938 until 1999, when it was changed to its current naming. Over 70 teams have competed in the Primeira Liga, but only five have been crowned champions. Among them, the "Big Three" teams – Benfica (38 wins), Porto (30) and Sporting CP (21) – have won all but two Primeira Liga titles; the other winners are Belenenses (1945–46) and Boavista (2000–01).[2]

The Primeira Liga reached a world ranking of fourth according to IFFHS's 2011 ranking.[3]

History

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Before the Portuguese football reform of 1938, a competition on a round-basis was already being held – the Primeira Liga (Premier League) and the winners of that competition were named "League champions". Despite that, a Championship of Portugal in a knock-out cup format was the most popular and defined the Portuguese champion, although the winners of this competition no longer count as Portuguese football champions.[citation needed]

Then, with the reform, a round-robin basis competition was implemented as the most important of the calendar and began defining the Portuguese champion. From 1938 to 1999, the name Campeonato Nacional da Primeira Divisão (National Championship of the First Division) or just Primeira Divisão (First Division), was used.[4]

Porto won the inaugural edition of the new league championship and successfully defended the title in the next season. In 1939–40 the tournament was expanded from eight to ten clubs, due to an administrative battle between Porto and Académico do Porto, regarding a Regional Championship game that ended with only 43 minutes after the start, and later repeated (which FC Porto won) according to Porto FA decision. FPF came out with a decision to satisfy both clubs, expanding the championship to 10 teams (one more from Porto FA and another from Setúbal FA) and annulling the result from the repetition match. With this decision, FC Porto lost the Regional title and finished in 3rd, Leixões SC became the new regional champion, while Académico was 2nd place. All 3 teams qualified for 1939–40 Primeira Divisão.[5]

In the 1941–42 season, it was decided to expand the championship from eight to ten teams to admit Braga FA and Algarve FA champions (until this season only the top teams from Porto, Coimbra, Lisboa and Setúbal were admitted).[6] Porto finished the regional championship in third place again, which did not grant entry into the Primeira Liga.[7] However, a second expand (from 10 to 12) in the same season was decided, which allowed the club to participate.[8]

After the 1945–46 season, the qualifying system based on regional championships was abandoned and adopted a pyramid system, with relegations and promotions between the 3 tiers. The clubs in Primeira Divisão, Segunda Divisão and Terceira Divisão no longer had to play their district championships on the same season as they had been doing since the first seasons of the Liga.[6] Below is a complete record of how many teams played in each season throughout the league's history;

  • 8 clubs: 1934–1939
  • 10 clubs: 1939–1940
  • 8 clubs: 1940–1941
  • 12 clubs: 1941–1942
  • 10 clubs: 1942–1945
  • 12 clubs: 1945–1946
  • 14 clubs: 1946–1971
  • 16 clubs: 1971–1987
  • 20 clubs: 1987–1989
  • 18 clubs: 1989–1990
  • 20 clubs: 1990–1991
  • 18 clubs: 1991–2006
  • 16 clubs: 2006–2014
  • 18 clubs: 2014–present

When the Portuguese League for Professional Football took control of the two nationwide leagues in 1999, it was renamed "Primeira Liga" (Premier League).[citation needed]

"Big Three" performance over the last 10 seasons
Season Benfica Porto Sporting
2015–16 1 3 2
2016–17 1 2 3
2017–18 2 1 3
2018–19 1 2 3
2019–20 2 1 4
2020–21 3 2 1
2021–22 3 1 2
2022–23 1 2 4
2023–24 2 3 1
2024–25 2 3 1

Big Three

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Main article: Big Three (Portugal)

"The Big Three" (Portuguese: Os Três Grandes) is a nickname for the three most powerful sports clubs in Portugal. With the exception of Belenenses in 1945–46 and Boavista in 2000–01, only three clubs have won the Primeira Liga title – Benfica (38 times), Porto (30) and Sporting CP (21). These three clubs generally end up sharing the top three positions (thus, appearing more frequently in UEFA competitions) and are the only clubs to have played in every season of the competition.

These clubs dominate Portuguese football, and it has become typical for fans to support any of these teams as a "first club", with a local team probably coming afterwards, if at all. The "Big Three" have the highest average attendance ratings every season in Portugal, while many other teams, lacking support from the locals, have suffered from poor attendance. The lack of support for local teams is considered to be one of the main reasons why Portuguese Football registers one of the worst attendance ratings in European Football's best championships, alongside the broadcast of almost all the games on television. In other sports, the rivalry between the big clubs is also considerable and it usually leads to arguments between the fans and players.[9]

Benfica is the club with most league, cup and league cup titles, as well as the most domestic titles (81) and overall titles won (83 or 84, if the Latin Cup is taken into account), including back-to-back European Cup trophies. Porto is the club with most Portuguese Super Cups and international titles won (7).

Sporting CP holds the third place when it comes to the most league and cup titles. Benfica is the only Portuguese club to have won two consecutive European Cup/UEFA Champions League titles, reaching ten European finals: seven European Cups and three UEFA Cup/Europa League, and was runner-up in two Intercontinental Cups. Porto is the only Portuguese club since 1987 to have won any international competition (excluding the UEFA Intertoto Cup), gathering a total of two European Cup/UEFA Champions Leagues, two UEFA Cup/Europa Leagues, one European Super Cup and two Intercontinental Cups and finished runner-up in one European Cup Winner's Cup and three UEFA Super Cups. Sporting won one European Cup Winner's Cup and was runner-up in one UEFA Cup. Apart from the big three, Braga won the last UEFA Intertoto Cup and was runner-up in one UEFA Europa League.[10][11]

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Galp Energia acquired the naming rights to the league in 2002, titling the division SuperLiga Galp Energia. A four-year deal with Austrian sports betting firm bwin was announced on 18 August 2005 amid questioning by the other gambling authorities in Portugal (the Santa Casa da Misericórdia and the Portuguese Casinos Association), who claimed to hold the exclusive rights to legal gambling games in Portuguese national territory. After holding the name Liga betandwin.com for the 2005–06 season, the name was changed to bwin LIGA in July 2006.[12][13]

From the 2008–09 season to the 2009–10 season the league was named Liga Sagres due to sponsorship from Sagres beer. In 2010, they renewed the sponsorship from Sagres, but also got the sponsorship from ZON Multimédia. The league was named Liga ZON Sagres until 2013–14 after the sponsorship agreement between Sagres, ZON (now NOS) and the league ended. In 2015, the league was named Liga NOS until the 2020–21 season.[14] From 2021 to 2023, it was known Liga Portugal Bwin. Since 2023, it is called Liga Portugal Betclic.

Sponsorship names for seasons
  • 2002–2005: SuperLiga Galp Energia
  • 2005–2006: Liga betandwin.com
  • 2006–2008: bwin LIGA
  • 2008–2010: Liga Sagres
  • 2010–2014: Liga ZON Sagres
  • 2014–2021: Liga NOS
  • 2021–2023: Liga Portugal Bwin
  • 2023–: Liga Portugal Betclic

Official match ball

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Competition

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Since the 2014–15 season, there are 18 clubs in the Primeira Liga, up from 16 in the previous seasons. During the course of a season, each club plays all teams twice – once at their home stadium and once at their opponent's stadium – for a total of 34 games. At the end of each season, the two lowest placed teams are relegated to the Segunda Liga and the top two teams from Segunda Liga are promoted to the Primeira Liga.

Qualification for European competitions

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The top teams in Primeira Liga qualify for the UEFA Champions League, with the winner entering the group stage directly. The second placed team enters the playoffs for the group stage of the UEFA Champions League; if they fail to qualify, they enter the UEFA Europa League, along with the Taça de Portugal cup winners. If the Taça de Portugal cup winners qualify for the UEFA Champions League through league placing, the berth is given to the third placed team, who otherwise enter the UEFA Europa League qualification. The number four enters the qualification stages of the UEFA Conference League.

UEFA ranking

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See also: UEFA coefficient

UEFA League Ranking as of the 2023–24 season:[17]

  1. England English Premier League
  2. Spain Spanish La Liga
  3. Germany German Bundesliga
  4. Italy Italian Serie A
  5. France French Ligue 1
  6. Netherlands Dutch Eredivisie
  7. Portugal Portuguese Primeira Liga
  8. Belgium Belgian Pro League
  9. Scotland Scottish Premiership
  10. Austria Austrian Football Bundesliga

Clubs

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Location of teams in 2023–24 Primeira Liga (Mainland)
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Location of teams in 2023–24 Primeira Liga (Lisbon area)
Team Location Stadium Capacity 1st season
in Primeira Liga 		No. of seasons
in Primeira Liga 		1st season of
current spell 		No. of seasons
of current spell 		League titles Last title
Arouca Arouca Estádio Municipal de Arouca 5,600 2013–14 7 2021–22 3 0 -
Benfica Lisbon Estádio da Luz 68,100 1934–35 90 1934–35 90 38 2022–23
Boavista Porto Estádio do Bessa 28,263 1935–36 61 2014–15 10 1 2000–01
Braga Braga Estádio Municipal de Braga 30,286 1947–48 68 1975–76 49 0 -
Casa Pia Lisbon Estádio Municipal de Rio Maior[18] 7,000 1938–39 3 2022–23 2 0 -
Chaves Chaves Estádio Municipal Eng.º
Manuel Branco Teixeira 		8,396 1985–86 18 2022–23 2 0 -
Estoril Estoril Estádio António Coimbra da Mota 5,094 1944–45 29 2021–22 3 0 -
Estrela da Amadora Amadora Estádio José Gomes 9,288 1988–89 16 2023–24 1 0 -
Famalicão Vila Nova de Famalicão Estádio Municipal 22 de Junho 5,186 1946–47 10 2019–20 5 0 -
Farense Faro Estádio de São Luís 7,000 1970–71 24 2023–24 1 0 -
Estádio Algarve 22,000
Gil Vicente Barcelos Estádio Cidade de Barcelos 12,046 1990–91 22 2019–20 5 0 -
Moreirense Moreira de Cónegos Parque de Jogos Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas 6,150 2002–03 12 2023–24 1 0 -
Portimonense Portimão Estádio Municipal de Portimão 6,204 1976–77 21 2017–18 7 0 -
Porto Porto Estádio do Dragão 50,033 1934–35 90 1934–35 90 30 2021–22
Rio Ave Vila do Conde Estádio dos Arcos 5,300 1979–80 29 2022–23 2 0 -
Sporting CP Lisbon Estádio José Alvalade 52,095 1934–35 90 1934–35 90 21 2024–25
Vitória de Guimarães Guimarães Estádio D. Afonso Henriques 30,029 1941–42 79 2007–08 17 0 -
Vizela Vizela Estádio do FC Vizela 6,000 1984–85 4 2021–22 3 0 -

League attendance record

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Since the beginning of the league, there are three clubs with an attendance much higher than the others: Benfica, Porto and Sporting CP. They have also the biggest stadiums in Portugal, with more than 50,000 seats. Other clubs, such as Vitória de Guimarães and Braga, also have good attendances. Académica de Coimbra, Vitória de Setúbal, Boavista, Belenenses, and Marítimo are historical clubs, with more than 40 top-flight seasons, from the biggest Portuguese cities, and have also many supporters. However, they do not have big attendances nowadays. Their stadiums have between 10,000 and 30,000 seats.

In the 2023–24 season, Liga Portugal broke the record for stadium attendance in the last 12 years of Liga records, with an increase of more than 10% compared to the previous season.[19] The total accumulated audience figures were 3,707,290 and 556,267 people, giving an average attendance of 12,115 and 1,818 spectators in the Primeira and Segunda Liga, respectively. It's also the highest in the last 34 years and the only one to pass the 12,000 barrier since the 1989–90 season.[20]

This is due to the League's joint initiative with Continente "É Para Cartão" to bring families back to the stadiums.[21] The slogan "Football is You" was a success, as this season many historic clubs in lower leagues managed to have much higher averages than several clubs in the Primeira Liga.[22]

In the following season, 2024-25, the league once again set a new record for stadium attendance, with a 1.5% increase on the previous season. The total accumulated audience totalled 3,761,888 people, giving an average attendance of 12,294 spectators. This is the highest this season and the second time since the 1989/90 season that the 12,000 barrier has been surpassed. This is mainly due to the rise in the averages of Benfica, Sporting, Porto, Vitória de Guimarães, Farense and Gil Vicente, who are the only clubs to have improved their averages, while the rest of the clubs have fallen considerably.

The record season of 2024–25 saw the following statistics per club:[23]

# Club Games Average Attendance Accumulated Stadium
capacity 		Stadium
1st SL Benfica 17 58,746 91.4% 998,680 65,592 Estádio da Luz
2nd Sporting CP 17 42,529 84.95% 722,987 50,095 Estádio José Alvalade
3rd FC Porto 17 40.609 81.16% 690.356 50,033 Estádio do Dragão
4th Vitória SC 17 18.447 62.61% 313.605 30,029 Estádio D. Afonso Henriques
5th SC Braga 17 13.868 49.18% 235.755 30,286 Estádio Municipal de Braga
6th Boavista FC 17 7,212 26.35% 122,596 28,263 Estádio do Bessa
7th SC Farense 17 7,165 67.96% 121,812 7,000 Estádio de São Luís
22,000 Estádio Algarve
8th Gil Vicente FC 17 5,496 45.69% 93,437 12,046 Estádio Cidade de Barcelos
9th FC Famalicão 17 3,781 72.4% 64,285 5,186 Estádio Municipal 22 de Junho
10th Estrela Amadora 17 3,704 55.74% 62,972 9,288 Estádio José Gomes
11th Santa Clara 17 3,074 30.74% 52,264 12,500 Estádio de São Miguel
12th Estoril Praia 17 2,723 53.45% 46,290 5,094 Estádio António Coimbra da Mota
13th Rio Ave FC 17 2,591 42.32% 44,043 5,300 Estádio do Rio Ave FC
14th AVS SAD 17 2,407 41.74% 40,919 6,230 Estádio do CD Aves
15th CD Nacional 17 2,396 46.54% 40,724 5,200 Estádio da Madeira
16th Moreirense FC 17 2,387 38.79% 40,575 6,150 Parque Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas
17th FC Arouca 17 2,111 42.76% 35,889 5,600 Estádio Municipal de Arouca
18th Casa Pia AC 17 2,043 29.26% 34,729 7,000 Estádio Municipal de Rio Maior[18]
Total Estimate 306 12,294 53.50% 3,761,888 340,898[b]

List of champions and top scorers

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Main article: List of Portuguese football champions
Clubs Players
Season Champions Points Runners-up Points Third place Points Teams Rounds Bola de Prata
(Top Scorer) 		Club Goals
Campeonato da Liga da Primeira Divisão
  1934–35 Porto 22 Sporting CP 20 Benfica 19 8 14 Portugal Manuel Soeiro Sporting CP 14
  1935–36 Benfica 21 Porto 20 Sporting CP 18 8 14 Portugal Pinga Porto 21
  1936–37 Benfica (2) 24 Belenenses 23 Sporting CP 19 8 14 Portugal Manuel Soeiro Sporting CP 24
  1937–38 Benfica (3) 23 Porto 23 Sporting CP 22 8 14 Portugal Fernando Peyroteo Sporting CP 34
Campeonato Nacional da Primeira Divisão
  1938–39 Porto (2) 23 Sporting CP 22 Benfica 21 8 14 Portugal Costuras Porto 18
  1939–40 Porto (3) 34 Sporting CP 32 Belenenses 25 10 18 Portugal F. Peyroteo / Kingdom of Yugoslavia S. Kodrnja Sporting CP / Porto 29
  1940–41 Sporting CP 23 Porto 20 Belenenses 19 8 14 Portugal Fernando Peyroteo Sporting CP 29
  1941–42 Benfica (4) 38 Sporting CP 34 Belenenses 30 12 22 Portugal Correia Dias Porto 36
  1942–43 Benfica (5) 30 Sporting CP 29 Belenenses 28 10 18 Portugal Julinho Benfica 24
  1943–44 Sporting CP (2) 31 Benfica 26 Atlético CP 24 10 18 Portugal Francisco Rodrigues Vitória de Setúbal 28
  1944–45 Benfica (6) 30 Belenenses 27 Sporting CP 27 10 18 Portugal Francisco Rodrigues Vitória de Setúbal 21
  1945–46 Belenenses 38 Benfica 37 Sporting CP 32 12 22 Portugal Fernando Peyroteo Sporting CP 37
  1946–47 Sporting CP (3) 47 Benfica 41 Porto 33 14 26 Portugal Fernando Peyroteo Sporting CP 43
  1947–48 Sporting CP (4) 41 Benfica 41 Belenenses 37 14 26 Portugal António Araújo Porto 36
  1948–49 Sporting CP (5) 42 Benfica 37 Belenenses 35 14 26 Portugal Fernando Peyroteo Sporting CP 40
  1949–50 Benfica (7) 45 Sporting CP 39 Atlético CP 30 14 26 Portugal Julinho Benfica 29
  1950–51 Sporting CP (6) 45 Porto 34 Benfica 30 14 26 Portugal Manuel Vasques Sporting CP 29
  1951–52 Sporting CP (7) 41 Benfica 40 Porto 36 14 26 Portugal José Águas Benfica 28
  1952–53 Sporting CP (8) 43 Benfica 39 Belenenses 36 14 26 Portugal Matateu Belenenses 29
  1953–54 Sporting CP (9) 43 Porto 36 Benfica 32 14 26 Portugal João Martins Sporting CP 31
  1954–55 Benfica (8) 39 Belenenses 39 Sporting CP 37 14 26 Portugal Matateu Belenenses 32
  1955–56 Porto (4) 43 Benfica 43 Belenenses 37 14 26 Portugal José Águas Benfica 28
  1956–57 Benfica (9) 41 Porto 40 Belenenses 33 14 26 Portugal José Águas Benfica 30
  1957–58 Sporting CP (10) 43 Porto 43 Benfica 36 14 26 Portugal Arsénio Duarte CUF do Barreiro 23
  1958–59 Porto (5) 41 Benfica 41 Belenenses 38 14 26 Portugal José Águas Benfica 26
  1959–60 Benfica (10) 45 Sporting CP 43 Belenenses 36 14 26 Brazil Edmur Ribeiro Vitória de Guimarães 25
  1960–61 Benfica (11) 46 Sporting CP 42 Porto 33 14 26 Portugal José Águas Benfica 27
  1961–62 Sporting CP (11) 43 Porto 41 Benfica 36 14 26 Brazil Veríssimo Porto 23
  1962–63 Benfica (12) 48 Porto 42 Sporting CP 38 14 26 Portugal José Augusto Torres Benfica 26
  1963–64 Benfica (13) 46 Porto 40 Sporting CP 34 14 26 Portugal Eusébio Benfica 28
  1964–65 Benfica (14) 43 Porto 37 CUF do Barreiro 35 14 26 Portugal Eusébio Benfica 28
  1965–66 Sporting CP (12) 42 Benfica 41 Porto 34 14 26 Portugal Eusébio / Portugal E. Figueiredo Benfica / Sporting CP 25
  1966–67 Benfica (15) 43 Académica 40 Porto 39 14 26 Portugal Eusébio Benfica 31
  1967–68 Benfica (16) 41 Sporting CP 37 Porto 36 14 26 Portugal Eusébio Benfica 42
  1968–69 Benfica (17) 39 Porto 37 Vitória de Guimarães 36 14 26 Portugal Manuel António Académica 19
  1969–70 Sporting CP (13) 46 Benfica 38 Vitória de Setúbal 36 14 26 Portugal Eusébio Benfica 20
  1970–71 Benfica (18) 41 Sporting CP 38 Porto 37 14 26 Portugal Artur Jorge Benfica 23
  1971–72 Benfica (19) 55 Vitória de Setúbal 45 Sporting CP 43 16 30 Portugal Artur Jorge Benfica 27
  1972–73 Benfica (20) 58 Belenenses 40 Vitória de Setúbal 38 16 30 Portugal Eusébio Benfica 40
  1973–74 Sporting CP (14) 49 Benfica 47 Vitória de Setúbal 45 16 30 Argentina Héctor Yazalde Sporting CP 46
  1974–75 Benfica (21) 49 Porto 44 Sporting CP 43 16 30 Argentina Héctor Yazalde Sporting CP 30
  1975–76 Benfica (22) 50 Boavista 48 Belenenses 40 16 30 Portugal Rui Jordão Benfica 30
  1976–77 Benfica (23) 51 Sporting CP 42 Porto 41 16 30 Portugal Fernando Gomes Porto 26
  1977–78 Porto (6) 51 Benfica 51 Sporting CP 42 16 30 Portugal Fernando Gomes Porto 25
  1978–79 Porto (7) 50 Benfica 49 Sporting CP 42 16 30 Portugal Fernando Gomes Porto 27
  1979–80 Sporting CP (15) 52 Porto 50 Benfica 45 16 30 Portugal Rui Jordão Sporting CP 31
  1980–81 Benfica (24) 50 Porto 48 Sporting CP 37 16 30 Portugal Nené Benfica 20
  1981–82 Sporting CP (16) 46 Benfica 44 Porto 43 16 30 Portugal Jacques Pereira Porto 27
  1982–83 Benfica (25) 51 Porto 47 Sporting CP 42 16 30 Portugal Fernando Gomes Porto 36
  1983–84 Benfica (26) 52 Porto 49 Sporting CP 42 16 30 Portugal Fernando Gomes / Nené Porto / Benfica 21
  1984–85 Porto (8) 55 Sporting CP 47 Benfica 43 16 30 Portugal Fernando Gomes Porto 39
  1985–86 Porto (9) 49 Benfica 47 Sporting CP 46 16 30 Portugal Manuel Fernandes Sporting CP 30
  1986–87 Benfica (27) 48 Porto 46 Vitória de Guimarães 41 16 30 Brazil Paulinho Cascavel Vitória de Guimarães 22
  1987–88 Porto (10) 66 Benfica 51 Belenenses 48 20 38 BrazilPaulinho Cascavel Sporting CP 23
  1988–89 Benfica (28) 63 Porto 56 Boavista 49 20 38 Angola Vata Benfica 16
  1989–90 Porto (11) 59 Benfica 55 Sporting CP 46 18 34 Sweden Mats Magnusson Benfica 33
  1990–91 Benfica (29) 69 Porto 67 Sporting CP 57 20 38 Portugal Rui Águas Benfica 25
  1991–92 Porto (12) 56 Benfica 46 Boavista 44 18 34 Nigeria Ricky Boavista 30
  1992–93 Porto (13) 54 Benfica 52 Sporting CP 45 18 34 Portugal Jorge Cadete Sporting CP 18
  1993–94 Benfica (30) 54 Porto 52 Sporting CP 51 18 34 Nigeria Rashidi Yekini Vitória de Setúbal 21
  1994–95 Porto (14) 62 Sporting CP 53 Benfica 49 18 34 Morocco Hassan Nader Farense 21
  1995–96 Porto (15) 84 Benfica 73 Sporting CP 67 18 34 Portugal Domingos Paciência Porto 25
  1996–97 Porto (16) 85 Sporting CP 72 Benfica 58 18 34 Brazil Mário Jardel Porto 30
  1997–98 Porto (17) 77 Benfica 68 Vitória de Guimarães 59 18 34 Brazil Mário Jardel Porto 26
  1998–99 Porto (18) 79 Boavista 71 Benfica 65 18 34 Brazil Mário Jardel Porto 36
Primeira Liga
  1999–2000 Sporting CP (17) 77 Porto 73 Benfica 69 18 34 Brazil Mário Jardel Porto 37
  2000–01 Boavista 77 Porto 76 Sporting CP 62 18 34 Brazil Pena Porto 22
  2001–02 Sporting CP (18) 75 Boavista 70 Porto 68 18 34 Brazil Mário Jardel Sporting CP 42
  2002–03 Porto (19) 86 Benfica 75 Sporting CP 59 18 34 Senegal Fary Faye Beira-Mar 18
  2003–04 Porto (20) 82 Benfica 74 Sporting CP 73 18 34 South Africa Benni McCarthy Porto 20
  2004–05 Benfica (31) 65 Porto 62 Sporting CP 61 18 34 Brazil Liédson Sporting CP 25
  2005–06 Porto (21) 79 Sporting CP 72 Benfica 67 18 34 Cameroon Albert Meyong Belenenses 17
  2006–07 Porto (22) 69 Sporting CP 68 Benfica 67 16 30 Brazil Liédson Sporting CP 15
  2007–08 Porto (23) 75(1) Sporting CP 55 Vitória de Guimarães 53 16 30 Argentina Lisandro López Porto 24
  2008–09 Porto (24) 70 Sporting CP 66 Benfica 59 16 30 Brazil Nenê Nacional 20
  2009–10 Benfica (32) 76 Braga 71 Porto 68 16 30 Paraguay Óscar Cardozo Benfica 26
  2010–11 Porto (25) 84 Benfica 63 Sporting CP 48 16 30 Brazil Hulk Porto 23
  2011–12 Porto (26) 75 Benfica 69 Braga 62 16 30 Paraguay Óscar Cardozo Benfica 20
  2012–13 Porto (27) 78 Benfica 77 Paços de Ferreira 54 16 30 Colombia Jackson Martínez Porto 26
  2013–14 Benfica (33) 74 Sporting CP 67 Porto 61 16 30 Colombia Jackson Martínez Porto 20
  2014–15 Benfica (34) 85 Porto 82 Sporting CP 76 18 34 Colombia Jackson Martínez Porto 21
  2015–16 Benfica (35) 88 Sporting CP 86 Porto 73 18 34 Brazil Jonas Benfica 32
  2016–17 Benfica (36) 82 Porto 76 Sporting CP 70 18 34 Netherlands Bas Dost Sporting CP 34
  2017–18 Porto (28) 88 Benfica 81 Sporting CP 78 18 34 Brazil Jonas Benfica 34
  2018–19 Benfica (37) 87 Porto 85 Sporting CP 74 18 34 Switzerland Haris Seferovic Benfica 23
  2019–20 Porto (29) 82 Benfica 77 Braga 60 18 34 Brazil Carlos Vinícius Benfica 18
  2020–21 Sporting CP (19) 85 Porto 80 Benfica 76 18 34 Portugal Pedro Gonçalves Sporting CP 23
  2021–22 Porto (30) 91 Sporting CP 85 Benfica 74 18 34 Uruguay Darwin Núñez Benfica 26
  2022–23 Benfica (38) 87 Porto 85 Braga 78 18 34 Iran Mehdi Taremi Porto 22
  2023–24 Sporting CP (20) 90 Benfica 80 Porto 72 18 34 Sweden Viktor Gyökeres Sporting CP 29
  2024–25 Sporting CP (21) 82 Benfica 80 Porto 71 18 34 Sweden Viktor Gyökeres Sporting CP 39
  • Before 1995–96, the points were awarded in a format of two points for a win. In that season, Primeira Liga switched to the now standard three points for a win system.
  • (1) Porto saw six points subtracted for corruption allegations in the Apito Dourado,[24] but they recovered those points in July 2017.

Performance by club

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All Primeira Liga champions have come from either Lisbon or Porto.

Club Winners Runners-up Winning seasons Runners-up seasons
Benfica 38 31 1935–36, 1936–37, 1937–38, 1941–42, 1942–43, 1944–45, 1949–50, 1954–55, 1956–57, 1959–60, 1960–61, 1962–63, 1963–64, 1964–65, 1966–67, 1967–68, 1968–69, 1970–71, 1971–72, 1972–73, 1974–75, 1975–76, 1976–77, 1980–81, 1982–83, 1983–84, 1986–87, 1988–89, 1990–91, 1993–94, 2004–05, 2009–10, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2018–19, 2022–23 1943–44, 1945–46, 1946–47, 1947–48, 1948–49, 1951–52, 1952–53, 1955–56, 1958–59, 1965–66, 1969–70, 1973–74, 1977–78, 1978–79, 1981–82, 1985–86, 1987–88, 1989–90, 1991–92, 1992–93, 1995–96, 1997–98, 2002–03, 2003–04, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2017–18, 2019–20, 2023–24, 2024–25
Porto 30 29 1934–35, 1938–39, 1939–40, 1955–56, 1958–59, 1977–78, 1978–79, 1984–85, 1985–86, 1987–88, 1989–90, 1991–92, 1992–93, 1994–95, 1995–96, 1996–97, 1997–98, 1998–99, 2002–03, 2003–04, 2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2017–18, 2019–20, 2021–22 1935–36, 1937–38, 1940–41, 1950–51, 1953–54, 1956–57, 1957–58, 1961–62, 1962–63, 1963–64, 1964–65, 1968–69, 1974–75, 1979–80, 1980–81, 1982–83, 1983–84, 1986–87, 1988–89, 1990–91, 1993–94, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2004–05, 2014–15, 2016–17, 2018–19, 2020–21, 2022–23
Sporting CP 21 21 1940–41, 1943–44, 1946–47, 1947–48, 1948–49, 1950–51, 1951–52, 1952–53, 1953–54, 1957–58, 1961–62, 1965–66, 1969–70, 1973–74, 1979–80, 1981–82, 1999–2000, 2001–02, 2020–21, 2023–24, 2024–25 1934–35, 1938–39, 1939–40, 1941–42, 1942–43, 1949–50, 1959–60, 1960–61, 1967–68, 1970–71, 1976–77, 1984–85, 1994–95, 1996–97, 2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2013–14, 2015–16, 2021–22
Belenenses 1 4 1945–46 1936–37, 1944–45, 1954–55, 1972–73
Boavista 1 3 2000–01 1975–76, 1998–99, 2001–02
Braga 0 1 — 2009–10
Vitória de Setúbal 0 1 — 1971–72
Académica 0 1 — 1966–67

All-time Primeira Liga table

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The all-time Primeira Liga table is an overall record of all match results, points, and goals of every team that has played in Primeira Liga since its inception in 1934. The table is accurate as of the end of the 2024–25 season.[citation needed] For comparison, older seasons have been calculated according to the three-points-per-win rule.

Pos Team S Pts GP W D L GF GA GD 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th T Debut Since/
Last App 		Best Notes
1 Benfica 91 5843 2602 1788 479 334 6272 2269 4003 38 31 17 4 – 1 91 1934–35 1934–35 1 [A]
2 Porto 91 5713 2602 1749 466 393 5755 2279 3476 30 29 14 12 3 1 89 1934–35 1934–35 1 [A]
3 Sporting CP 91 5427 2602 1631 534 437 5687 2451 3236 21 21 30 14 4 – 90 1934–35 1934–35 1 [A]
4 Vitória de Guimarães 80 3380 2392 937 569 886 3356 3333 23 – – 4 10 12 17 43 1941–42 2007–08 3
5 Belenenses 77 3158 2146 877 527 742 3352 2745 607 1 4 14 8 9 7 43 1934–35 2017–18 1
6 Braga 69 3069 2126 858 495 773 2963 2878 85 – 1 3 18 6 2 30 1947–48 1975–76 2
7 Boavista 62 2606 1908 706 488 714 2448 2657 -209 1 3 2 10 4 5 25 1935–36 2024–25 1
8 Vitória de Setúbal 72 2590 2072 694 508 870 2794 3119 -325 – 1 3 2 9 7 22 1934–35 2019–20 2
9 Académica 64 1935 1704 516 387 801 2346 3003 -657 – 1 – 2 6 8 17 1934–35 2015–16 2
10 Marítimo 43 1760 1414 472 383 559 1573 1805 -232 – – – – 6 5 11 1977–78 2022–23 5
11 Rio Ave 30 1166 976 293 287 396 1028 1289 -261 – – – – 3 2 5 1979–80 2022–23 5
12 Estoril 30 1066 908 279 228 401 1210 1434 -224 – – – 2 3 1 6 1944–45 2021–22 4
13 Farense 26 952 856 245 217 394 898 1238 -340 – – – – 1 2 3 1970–71 2024–25 5
14 Paços de Ferreira 24 923 784 234 221 329 839 1106 -267 – – 1 – 1 2 4 1990–91 2022–23 3
15 Gil Vicente 24 902 808 231 209 368 828 1106 -278 – – – – 2 – 2 1990–91 2019–20 5
16 Beira-Mar 27 896 858 218 242 398 883 1340 -457 – – – – – 1 1 1961–62 2012–13 6
17 Nacional 21 836 690 219 179 292 805 967 -162 – – – 2 2 1 5 1988–89 2024–25 4
18 Portimonense 21 776 678 205 162 313 715 946 -231 – – – – 1 1 2 1976–77 2023–24 5
19 Salgueiros 24 774 740 197 183 360 804 1377 -573 – – – – 1 1 2 1943–44 2001–02 5
20 CUF Barreiro 23 769 610 207 148 255 828 1003 -175 – – 1 2 1 2 6 1942–43 1975–76 3 [B]
21 Leixões 25 713 670 183 164 323 750 1186 -436 – – – – 1 1 2 1936–37 2009–10 5
22 União de Leiria 18 711 584 184 159 241 620 771 -151 – – – – 2 2 4 1979–80 2011–12 5
23 Atlético CP 24 710 632 192 134 306 976 1285 -309 – – 2 1 1 3 7 1943–44 1976–77 3
24 Chaves 18 702 616 177 171 268 674 885 -211 – – – – 2 2 4 1985–86 2023–24 5
25 Varzim 21 683 618 169 176 273 638 913 -275 – – – – 1 1 2 1963–64 2002–03 5
26 Estrela da Amadora 18 670 608 158 196 254 578 783 -205 – – – – – – – 1988–89 2023–24 7
27 Barreirense 24 617 592 166 119 307 758 1195 -437 – – – 1 2 4 7 1937–38 1978–79 4
28 Olhanense 20 565 516 147 124 245 800 1057 -257 – – – 1 2 1 4 1941–42 2013–14 4
29 Moreirense 14 549 472 138 135 199 497 644 -147 – – – – – 2 2 2002–03 2023–24 6
30 Famalicão 12 473 340 121 110 169 463 623 -160 – – – – – 1 1 1946–47 2019–20 6
31 Sporting da Covilhã 15 457 406 126 79 201 585 834 -249 – – – – 1 3 4 1947–48 1987–88 5
32 Penafiel 14 435 434 106 117 211 351 625 -274 – – – – – – – 1980–81 2014–15 10
33 Lusitano de Évora 14 412 364 116 64 184 494 722 -228 – – – – 1 1 2 1952–53 1965–66 5
34 Sporting de Espinho 11 379 354 96 91 167 336 523 -187 – – – – – – – 1974–75 1996–97 7
35 Santa Clara 9 353 306 90 83 123 329 416 -87 – – – – 1 1 2 1999–2000 2024–25 5
36 Arouca 8 314 268 81 71 116 289 377 -88 – – – – 2 – 2 2013–14 2021–22 5
37 Tirsense 8 268 256 65 73 118 219 370 -151 – – – – – – – 1967–68 1995–96 8
38 Tondela 7 235 238 61 52 125 251 378 -127 – – – – – – – 2015–16 2025–26 10
39 União da Madeira 6 206 208 48 62 98 177 300 -123 – – – – – – – 1989–90 2015–16 10 [C]
40 Naval 1º de Maio 6 193 184 49 46 89 160 255 -95 – – – – – – – 2005–06 2010–11 8 [D]
41 Oriental 7 187 190 50 37 103 224 438 -214 – – – – 1 – 1 1950–51 1974–75 5
42 Alverca 5 181 170 48 37 85 192 266 -74 – – – – – – – 1998–99 2025–26 11
43 Campomaiorense 5 178 170 48 34 88 186 287 -101 – – – – – – – 1995–96 2000–01 11 [E]
44 Feirense 7 175 222 44 43 135 187 403 -216 – – – – – – – 1962–63 2018–19 8
45 Torreense 6 163 164 44 31 89 183 316 -133 – – – – – – – 1955–56 1991–92 7
46 União de Tomar 6 162 172 43 33 96 178 331 -153 – – – – – – – 1968–69 1975–76 10
47 Desportivo das Aves 6 160 196 40 40 116 173 320 -147 – – – – – – – 1985–86 2019–20 13 [F]
48 O Elvas 5 148 146 37 37 72 211 283 -72 – – – – – – – 1947–48 1987–88 8
49 B-SAD 4 144 136 33 45 58 117 195 -78 – – – – – – – 2018–19 2021–22 9 [HG]
50 Casa Pia 4 127 116 34 25 57 120 190 -70 – – – – – – – 1938–39 2022–23 8
51 Leça 4 124 124 33 25 66 120 231 -111 – – – – – – – 1941–42 1997–98 12
52 Vizela 4 118 132 27 37 68 138 243 -95 – – – – – – – 1984–85 2023–24 11
53 Académico de Viseu 4 105 128 27 24 77 81 237 -156 – – – – – – – 1978–79 1988–89 13
54 Caldas 4 103 104 26 25 53 124 235 -111 – – – – – – – 1955–56 1958–59 10
55 Montijo 3 89 90 23 20 47 91 155 -64 – – – – – – – 1972–73 1976–77 13 [H]
56 Amora 3 89 90 22 23 45 90 143 -53 – – – – – – – 1980–81 1982–83 12
57 Lusitano VRSA 3 72 78 21 9 48 94 210 -116 – – – – – – – 1947–48 1949–50 12
58 Sanjoanense 4 70 104 16 22 66 86 249 -163 – – – – – – – 1946–47 1968–69 10
59 Carcavelinhos 5 69 82 19 12 51 103 223 -120 – – – 1 – 1 2 1935–36 1941–42 4 [I]
60 Unidos de Lisboa 3 62 54 18 8 28 151 145 6 – – – 1 – – 1 1940–41 1942–43 4 [J]
61 Académico do Porto 5 60 82 18 6 58 137 300 -163 – – – – – – – 1934–35 1941–42 7 [K]
62 Elvas 2 54 48 17 3 28 108 167 -59 – – – – – – – 1945–46 1946–47 9 [L]
63 Fafe 1 41 38 9 14 15 29 47 -18 – – – – – – – 1988–89 1988–89 16
64 Felgueiras 1 33 34 8 9 17 29 47 -18 – – – – – – – 1995–96 1995–96 16 [M]
65 Seixal 2 29 52 7 8 37 44 150 -106 – – – – – – – 1963–64 1964–65 12
66 Riopele 1 27 30 6 9 15 23 51 -28 – – – – – – – 1977–78 1977–78 15 [N]
67 AVS Futebol SAD 1 27 34 5 12 17 25 60 -35 – – – – – – – 2024–25 2024–25 16
68 Águeda 1 26 30 7 5 18 25 55 -30 – – – – – – – 1983–84 1983–84 15
69 Trofense 1 23 30 5 8 17 25 42 -17 – – – – – – – 2008–09 2008–09 16
70 União de Coimbra 1 22 30 5 7 18 22 54 -32 – – – – – – – 1972–73 1972–73 15
71 Ginásio de Alcobaça 1 19 30 4 7 19 20 56 -36 – – – – – – – 1982–83 1982–83 16
72 União de Lisboa 1 11 14 3 2 9 30 49 -19 – – – – – 1 1 1934–35 1934–35 6 [I]
73 Oliveirense 1 11 22 3 2 17 22 73 -51 – – – – – – – 1945–46 1945–46 12
A. ^ Never relegated.
B. ^ Renamed Fabril in 2000.
C. ^ Club folded in 2021. Successor club União da Bola was founded in 2022.
D. ^ Club folded in 2017. Successor club Naval 1893 was founded in 2017.
E. ^ Club ended football team in 2013.
F. ^ Club ended football team in 2020. Successor club AVS was founded in 2023.
G. ^ Merged with Portalegrense in 2024.
H. ^ Club folded in 2007. Successor club Olímpico Montijo was founded in 2007.
I. ^ Merged to form Atlético CP in 1942.
J. ^ Club ended football team in 2009.
K. ^ Club ended football team in 1964.
L. ^ Merged to form O Elvas in 1947.
M. ^ Club folded in 2005. Successor club Felgueiras (2006) was founded in 2006.
N. ^ Club folded in 1984.
Last updated: 27 April 2025
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Records

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Team records

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  • In 1972–73, Benfica became the first team to win the Portuguese league without defeat, with 58 points in 30 games (28 wins and 2 draws), the best efficiency ever obtained (96.7%) where 2 points were awarded for a victory. In that season, Benfica set the Portuguese league and European leagues record for most consecutive victories (23) – 29 wins overall, between 1971–72 and 1972–73. Benfica also set the league record for the greatest margin of victory in points over the second-placed team (18 points) in a 2 points per win championship.
  • In 1977–78, Benfica completed the Portuguese league unbeaten for the second time (21 wins and 9 draws), despite not having won the league in this season.
  • In 1990–91, Benfica achieved the highest number of wins in a single season – 32 (out of 38 matches).
  • In 1998–99, Porto became the only team to win five consecutive titles.
  • In 2010–11, Porto won the Portuguese league without defeat, with 84 points in 30 games (27 wins and 3 draws), the best efficiency ever obtained (93.3%) where 3 points were awarded for a victory. That season, Porto also set the league record for the greatest margin of victory in points over the second-placed team (21 points) in a 3 points per win championship.
  • In 2012–13, Porto won the Portuguese league unbeaten for the second time (24 wins and 6 draws).
  • In 2020–21, Sporting CP set the record for the longest unbeaten run in a single season with 32 matches (25 wins and 7 draws) out of 34.
  • From 8 November 2020 to 21 April 2022, Porto set the record for the longest unbeaten run in the league: 58 matches (47 wins and 11 draws).
  • In 2021–22, Porto achieved a record 91 points in the Portuguese league (29 wins and 4 draws in 34 games).

Individual records

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Player transfer fees

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Top transfer fees paid by Primeira Liga clubs
Rank Player Fee (min.) Date Transfer Reference(s)
1 Turkey Orkun Kökçü €25M[c] 10 June 2023 Netherlands Feyenoord Benfica [25]
2 Uruguay Darwin Núñez €24M 4 September 2020 Spain Almería Benfica [26]
3 Mexico Raúl Jiménez €21.8M 21 July 2016 Spain Atlético Madrid Benfica [27]
4 Democratic Republic of the Congo Giannelli Imbula €20M 1 July 2015 France Marseille Porto [28]
Spain Óliver Torres 9 February 2017 Spain Atlético Madrid Porto [29]
Spain Raúl de Tomás 3 July 2019 Spain Real Madrid Benfica [30]
Germany Julian Weigl 2 January 2020 Germany Borussia Dortmund Benfica [31]
Brazil Everton Soares 14 August 2020 Brazil Grêmio Benfica [32]
Portugal David Carmo 5 July 2022 Portugal Braga Porto [33]
Sweden Viktor Gyökeres 1 July 2023 England Coventry City Sporting CP [34]
Brazil Arthur Cabral 10 August 2023 Italy Fiorentina Benfica [35]
12 Brazil Hulk €19M 14 May 2011 Japan Tokyo Verdy Porto [36]
Denmark Conrad Harder 2 September 2024 Denmark Nordsjælland Sporting CP [37]
Top transfer fees received by Primeira Liga clubs
Rank Player Fee (min.) Date Transfer Reference(s)
1 Portugal João Félix €126M 3 July 2019 Benfica Spain Atlético Madrid [38]
2 Argentina Enzo Fernández €121M 31 January 2023 Benfica England Chelsea [39]
3 Uruguay Darwin Nuñez €75M[d] 13 June 2022 Benfica England Liverpool [40]
4 Portugal Rúben Dias €68M 29 September 2020 Benfica England Manchester City [41][42]
5 Portugal Gonçalo Ramos €65M 22 November 2023 Benfica France Paris Saint-Germain [43]
6 Uruguay Manuel Ugarte €60M 7 July 2023 Sporting CP France Paris Saint-Germain [44]
Portugal Otávio 22 August 2023 Porto Saudi Arabia Al Nassr [45]
8 Portugal João Neves €59.9M[e] 5 August 2024 Benfica France Paris Saint-Germain [46]
9 Portugal Bruno Fernandes €55M[f] 29 January 2020 Sporting CP England Manchester United [47]
10 Brazil Éder Militão €50M 14 March 2019 Porto Spain Real Madrid [48]
11 Colombia Luis Díaz €45M[g] 30 January 2022 Porto England Liverpool [49]
Colombia James Rodríguez €45M 24 May 2013 Porto France Monaco [50]
Portugal Matheus Nunes €45M 17 August 2022 Sporting CP England Wolverhampton Wanderers [51]

Media coverage

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Portugal

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  • TVI (Moreirense home matches)
  • BTV (SL Benfica home matches)
  • Sport TV (every match, excluding Moreirense and Benfica home matches)

See also

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Notes

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References

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Sources

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  • Tovar, Rui (2011). Almanaque do FC Porto 1893–2011 (in Portuguese). Alfragide: Caderno. ISBN 9789892315430.
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Primeira Liga

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The Primeira Liga, officially known as the Liga Portugal for sponsorship purposes, is the highest level of the professional football , contested annually by 18 clubs to determine the national champion. Founded in 1934 as the Campeonato da Liga da Primeira Divisão, it adopted its current name in 1999 after previously being called the Campeonato Nacional da Primeira Divisão from 1938 to 1999, and has operated continuously since the 1938–39 season as a fully national round-robin competition. Organized by the Liga Portugal, a non-profit association established in to manage professional football in the country, the league features a double round-robin format where each team plays every other twice—once at home and once away—resulting in 34 matches per club over the season. The competition's structure includes promotion and relegation with the second-tier , where the bottom two teams are automatically relegated and the 16th-placed team faces a playoff against the third-placed side from the lower division. The champion qualifies directly for the group stage, while runners-up and other top finishers earn spots in the Champions League qualifying rounds or the and Conference League, underscoring the league's role as a gateway to European competitions. Historically, the Primeira Liga has been dominated by the "Big Three" clubs—SL Benfica, FC Porto, and Sporting CP—which have won all but two titles since 1934, with Benfica holding the record at 38 championships, followed by Porto with 30 and Sporting with 21 as of the 2024–25 season. Beyond domestic success, the Primeira Liga has produced numerous European triumphs, including multiple victories for (1987 and 2004) and Benfica (1961 and 1962), contributing to 's reputation for developing world-class talent exported to top leagues worldwide. The league's under the Liga Portugal since 1978 has emphasized innovation, spectator growth—with total attendance exceeding 3.7 million in the 2024–25 season, the highest to date—and international partnerships, solidifying its status as one of Europe's most competitive and talent-rich divisions despite its mid-tier ranking.

History

Origins and early years

The Primeira Liga was established in 1934 by the (FPF) as the Campeonato da Liga da Primeira Divisão, marking the introduction of a national professional competition in a round-robin format with an initial eight teams selected from major district associations, including four from , two from , one from , and one from . This experimental league replaced the previous knockout-based Portuguese Championship, aiming to standardize top-tier football across the country under FPF oversight. emerged as the inaugural champions in the 1934–35 season, securing the title with ten wins in 14 matches and establishing early competitive benchmarks for the competition. Key milestones in the league's formative period included its official recognition in as the Campeonato Nacional da Primeira Divisão, which coincided with structural expansions to enhance participation and geographical representation. The number of teams grew to ten by the 1939–40 season, incorporating additional clubs amid administrative adjustments in regional associations. However, the outbreak of from 1939 to 1945 brought significant disruptions, including incomplete seasons and reliance on regional adjustments for scheduling due to logistical challenges and Portugal's neutral but economically strained position during the conflict. These interruptions highlighted the league's vulnerability to external socio-political pressures while underscoring the FPF's role in maintaining continuity through adaptive governance. Throughout its early years, the league operated under the direct administration of the FPF, which managed operations, rules, and expansions until the creation of the Liga Portuguesa de Futebol Profissional (LPFP) in 1978 to handle professional aspects more autonomously. The competition reflected broader socio-political influences in under the authoritarian Estado Novo regime (1933–1974), where football served as a tool for promoting , social cohesion, and regime , particularly through high-profile matches that distracted from economic hardships and colonial policies. This era also saw the gradual shift toward greater professionalism in the , as clubs invested in player development and infrastructure amid rising attendance and international exposure, laying the groundwork for emerging rivalries among leading teams like Benfica, , and Sporting CP.

Dominance of the Big Three

The "Big Three" clubs—SL , FC , and Sporting CP—have defined the Primeira Liga's competitive landscape since its inception in 1934, collectively securing over 97% of the league titles through the 2023–24 season. Benfica claimed its first national championship in the 1935–36 campaign, marking the beginning of their ascent as Lisbon's dominant force, while FC Porto, the inaugural winners in 1934–35, maintained consistent contention with multiple titles in the pre-war era. Sporting CP experienced a resurgence in the , ending a long drought by winning the 1953–54 title and adding more in subsequent years, bolstered by strengthened recruitment and tactical innovations that positioned them as a key powerhouse. This trio's financial resources, extensive scouting networks, and large fanbases enabled them to amass a combined 87 titles by 2024, with Benfica leading at 38, Porto at 30, and Sporting at 19, creating a structural imbalance that has limited opportunities for other clubs. The represented a pinnacle of Big Three influence, particularly for Benfica, whose back-to-back European Cup victories in 1960–61 and 1961–62 elevated their domestic stature and reinforced league dominance through enhanced prestige and revenue. These triumphs, achieved under coach with stars like , translated into three consecutive Primeira Liga titles from 1962–63 to 1964–65, solidifying Benfica's era of supremacy. In the and , the rivalry intensified as captured five straight titles from 1994–95 to 1998–99 under and subsequent managers, leveraging European successes like the 1987 European Cup Winners' Cup to fuel domestic streaks. Benfica countered with notable runs, including three titles in the early , maintaining the Big Three's stranglehold amid economic disparities that widened the gap with smaller clubs. Central to this dominance are the fierce rivalries that captivate Portuguese football, notably between Benfica and Porto, which has produced approximately 258 encounters across all competitions since 1935 (as of November 2025), with Porto holding a slight edge at around 110 wins to Benfica's 95. This matchup, emblematic of north-south divides, often decides titles and draws massive audiences, enhancing the league's global appeal. The between Benfica and Sporting CP, rooted in early 20th-century neighborhood tensions, has seen approximately 280 meetings across all competitions (as of November 2025), with Benfica leading around 130–100, fostering intense local passion that underscores the Big Three's cultural monopoly. These derbies not only amplify competitive drama but also perpetuate the clubs' visibility and sponsorship advantages. Despite the Big Three's hegemony, occasional breakthroughs have challenged their supremacy, such as Os Belenenses' 1945–46 title win—the first by a non-Big Three club—achieved through disciplined play and key victories over favorites. More recently, Boavista's 2000–01 championship, clinched under with a record 77 points, exploited stumbles by the giants and marked the last interruption to their dominance, highlighting rare moments of parity in an otherwise lopsided competition.

Sponsorship and naming changes

The Primeira Liga's sponsorship era began in 2002 when secured , rebranding the competition as the SuperLiga Galp Energia for the 2002–05 seasons. This marked the league's shift toward commercial partnerships to boost revenue and visibility, a trend that has continued with successive deals involving , , and betting firms. Prior to this, the league operated under its traditional name since its rebranding to Primeira Liga in 1999, managed by the Liga Portuguesa de Futebol Profissional (LPFP). Subsequent sponsorships reflected evolving market dynamics. From 2005 to 2006, the league became the Liga betandwin.com under a betting operator's agreement. This was followed by the LIGA (2006–08), Liga Sagres (2008–10), and Liga ZON Sagres (2010–14), where ZON, a provider, co-sponsored with the brand Sagres. In 2014, ZON rebranded to NOS and assumed sole title sponsorship, renaming the league Liga NOS until the end of the 2020–21 season. then served as title sponsor from the 2021–22 to 2022–23 seasons, leading to the Liga Portugal name. The current deal, with , rebranded it as Liga Portugal starting in the 2023–24 season and extends through 2026–27. These partnerships have significantly enhanced the league's and global branding. Sponsorship and licensing revenues reached €29.8 million in the 2023–24 season, contributing to a 32% share of the LPFP's central income from professional competitions. redesigns accompanying each deal, such as the modernized emblem during the Liga NOS era, have integrated sponsor elements while aligning with LPFP's professional identity. The commercial focus has particularly amplified the market appeal of dominant clubs like Benfica, , and Sporting CP, the "Big Three," by tying league-wide exposure to their international profiles. Transitions between sponsors have occasionally sparked debate among stakeholders. The shift from Liga ZON Sagres to Liga NOS in 2014 streamlined branding but highlighted reliance on telecom giants amid economic pressures. NOS's decision not to renew after 2020–21, citing post-pandemic challenges, led to bwin's entry. The move to betting sponsors like in 2023 has occurred alongside Portugal's evolving digital gambling regulations, emphasizing responsible advertising in sports. As of November 2025, the Betclic agreement remains active, supporting the league's adaptation to regulatory and digital trends without reported extensions.
Season(s)Sponsored NameSponsor Type
2002–05SuperLiga Energy
2005–06Liga betandwin.comBetting
2006–08 LIGABetting
2008–10Liga SagresBeverage
2010–14Liga ZON SagresTelecommunications/Beverage
2014–21Liga NOSTelecommunications
2021–23Liga BwinBetting
2023–27Liga BetclicBetting

Official match evolution

The evolution of the official match in the Primeira Liga reflects shifts in partnerships and technological advancements aimed at improving , , and . Prior to the early , the league did not mandate a standardized , with clubs often using equipment from their individual kit suppliers; the first league-wide official arrived in 2002 with Adidas's involvement. Adidas dominated the early era of official balls, supplying models tied to global designs while incorporating league-specific branding. The Fevernova served as the inaugural official ball from the 2002–03 to 2003–04 seasons, featuring a 32-panel configuration with a textured surface for enhanced grip and flight stability, drawing inspiration from the design. Subsequent Adidas models included the for 2008–09, known for its seamless thermal bonding that reduced water absorption, and the Terrapass for 2009–10, which emphasized ergonomic panels for better control. The partnership continued into the with innovations like the Jabulani in 2010–11, a fully thermal-bonded ball with eight graphically molded panels to minimize seams and improve roundness, though it faced criticism for unpredictable swerves in play. In a brief shift, Nike supplied the official ball for the 2018–19 season with the Merlin model, part of the Total 90 series legacy, featuring aerodynamic grooves and a textured casing for increased accuracy and power in shots. This marked Nike's short tenure before the league moved to Select. Select took over from 2019 to 2023, introducing thermal-bonded technology across its Brillant Super TB series to enhance water resistance and maintain consistent weight during matches. The Brillant Super TB v19 debuted in 2019–20 with a 14-panel design using microfiber synthetic leather for superior touch, while the v22 version in 2022–23 added dynamic striped graphics aligned with league branding, prioritizing durability for intensive professional use. These balls represented a focus on cost-effective, high-performance equipment during a period of stable partnership. The v20 and v21 models filled the intermediate years with similar thermal-bonded designs emphasizing grip and flight consistency. Puma assumed the role starting in the 2023–24 season, unveiling the Orbita 2 as the official ball, a 12-panel model with deep seams and 3D textures for optimized and grip, machine-stitched for shape retention. The Orbita 3 followed for 2024–25, refining the design with enhanced foam layering for softer touch and better rebound, while incorporating vibrant green and purple accents reflective of football heritage. This transition aligned with broader league sponsorship changes, including 's title role from 2023 onward, resulting in co-branded designs like the Orbita series featuring "Liga Portugal " lettering to integrate betting partnerships into equipment visuals.
SeasonManufacturerModelKey Features
2002–04AdidasFevernova32-panel textured surface for grip
2008–09AdidasEuropassThermal bonding, reduced water uptake
2009–10AdidasTerrapassErgonomic panels for control
2010–11AdidasJabulani8 molded panels, seamless construction
2018–19NikeMerlinAerodynamic grooves, textured casing
2019–20SelectBrillant Super TB v1914-panel thermal bonded microfiber
2020–21SelectBrillant Super TB v20Thermal bonded, enhanced grip
2021–22SelectBrillant Super TB v21Consistent flight, durable synthetic
2022–23SelectBrillant Super TB v22Striped graphics, durable synthetic
2023–24PumaOrbita 212-panel deep seams, 3D textures
2024–25PumaOrbita 3Foam layering, heritage color accents
Technological shifts have emphasized thermal bonding since the 2010s for truer flight paths and less maintenance, evolving to seamless constructions in recent Puma models that prioritize precision and through reduced material waste in production. These developments parallel global trends in football equipment, enhancing fairness and performance in Primeira Liga matches. Note: The table covers major known models; earlier seasons (e.g., 2004–07 with models like Teamgeist) had official balls, but full details are incomplete in available records.

Competition Format

League structure and rules

The Primeira Liga operates with 18 teams competing in a double round-robin format, where each club plays every other team twice—once at home and once away—resulting in 34 matches per season for each participant. Points are awarded as follows: three for a win, one for a draw, and none for a loss, with league standings determined by total points accumulated. In cases of tied points, tiebreakers are applied in this order: results of head-to-head matches between the tied teams, overall , and total goals scored. The league's format has evolved significantly since its inception in 1934 as the Campeonato da Liga da Primeira Divisão, initially featuring only eight teams in a single round-robin structure. Expansions occurred over the decades, growing to 10 teams in 1939–40, 14 in 1946–47, 16 from 1960–61 until 2013–14, before settling at 18 teams starting in the 2014–15 campaign to enhance competitiveness and revenue potential. A winter break has been a standard feature since the early years, typically spanning late December to early January, to accommodate holidays and player rest, with matches resuming in mid-January. Governance of the Primeira Liga falls under the Liga Portuguesa de Futebol Profissional (LPFP), established in 1978 as the professional football league's organizing body, which is affiliated with the (FPF). The LPFP oversees competition rules, scheduling, and disciplinary matters through documents such as the Regulamento das Competições and Regulamento Disciplinar, ensuring adherence to fair play standards like and anti-doping protocols. (VAR) technology was introduced in the 2018–19 season to assist on-field officials with reviews of goals, penalties, red cards, and mistaken identity, integrated via the LPFP's Regulamento de Arbitragem. Financial regulations, including squad cost limits, were strengthened post-2020 through the LPFP's Manual de Licenciamento, capping eligible expenditures on salaries, bonuses, and transfer amortizations to promote fiscal sustainability among clubs. Seasons typically run from early to late May, aligning with the European football calendar to minimize fixture congestion. For the 2025–26 campaign, the league commences on 8 August 2025 and concludes on 17 May 2026, with matchdays scheduled across weekends and select midweek slots to optimize broadcast and attendance opportunities.

Qualification for European competitions

The qualification for European competitions from the Primeira Liga is determined by a team's final league position and the result of the Taça de Portugal, the Portuguese domestic cup, in accordance with UEFA's access list for the 2025/26 . As of 2025, Portugal holds the 7th position in the UEFA association coefficient rankings with a score of 60.666, which allocates five spots across the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, and UEFA Europa Conference League. This ranking influences the number and stage of entry for Portuguese clubs, reflecting strong historical performances that have occasionally secured additional benefits, such as expanded spots following UEFA's 2018 competition reforms. Under the current framework, the Primeira Liga champion qualifies directly for the league phase, the new format introduced in 2024/25 that features a single league of 36 teams playing eight matches each against varied opponents, rather than traditional group stages. The league runners-up enter the Champions League play-off round in the non-champions path, providing a pathway to the league phase. The winner secures a direct spot in the league phase, while the third-placed team enters the Europa League play-off round. The fourth-placed team enters the Europa League third qualifying round in the main path. Additionally, the fifth-placed team qualifies for the UEFA Europa Conference League third qualifying round, and the sixth-placed team for the second qualifying round playoff, depending on reallocation. Special provisions handle overlaps, such as when the cup winner has already qualified for the Champions League through league position; in this case, their Europa League spot passes to the highest-ranked league team not yet qualified for a European competition, potentially extending qualification to the sixth-placed side. Similarly, if a team qualifies for a higher competition via the cup, lower spots cascade down. These rules ensure maximum representation while adhering to UEFA's limits per association. For instance, in the 2024/25 season, FC Porto, finishing second in the Primeira Liga, entered the Champions League third qualifying round but advanced to the league phase after progressing through the playoffs. Portugal's coefficient, calculated from club performances in European competitions over the prior five seasons, directly impacts these allocations; a drop below 7th could reduce direct entries, while maintaining or improving the ranking—as seen with leading the 2025/26 seasonal coefficient early on—might yield extra spots via 's European Performance Slots for future seasons. Historical adjustments, like the 2018 expansion that increased spots for mid-tier associations, have bolstered Portuguese participation, with clubs like and frequently benefiting from favorable seeding in qualifiers.

Relegation and promotion

The Primeira Liga features an 18-team league structure, in which the two teams finishing in the bottom two positions are automatically relegated to at the end of the season. The 16th-placed team enters a two-legged relegation/promotion playoff against the winner of the promotion playoffs, where the 3rd- to 6th-placed teams in the second division compete in semi-finals and a final to determine the challenger; the loser of this inter-league playoff is relegated, while the winner secures or retains its spot in the Primeira Liga. In , the top two teams are automatically promoted to the Primeira Liga, providing direct access for strong performers, while the bottom two teams in that division are relegated to Liga 3 to maintain competitive balance across the pyramid. This system ensures mobility between divisions, with the adding drama and opportunity for mid-table teams in both leagues to influence their fate. Historically, the relegation process has evolved to balance competitiveness and league stability. Before the mid-1990s, the league typically relegated three teams directly, as occurred in the 1994–95 season with Paços de Ferreira, Famalicão, and dropping to the second division amid a 14-team format. The introduction of in the 2006–07 season marked a shift, replacing some automatic relegations with contested matches to give borderline teams a second chance. The disrupted the 2019–20 season, leading to a suspension in March 2020 before resumption in June without altering the relegation rules; Desportivo das Aves and Desportivo de Chaves were automatically relegated, while Portimonense was relegated after losing the playoff to Farense. Relegation carries severe economic consequences for clubs, including sharp declines in broadcast rights, sponsorship, and matchday revenue—often exceeding 50% of prior earnings—exacerbating financial vulnerabilities for smaller teams. A notable case is Boavista's administrative relegation in 2008 following the Apito Dourado corruption scandal, where the club was demoted to the second division and fined €150,000 for referee bribery, contributing to long-term instability.

Clubs

Current participating clubs

The 2025–26 Primeira Liga consists of 18 clubs competing in Portugal's top tier of professional football, with the season running from August 2025 to May 2026. The lineup reflects changes from the previous campaign, where Boavista FC and SC Farense were directly relegated after finishing in the bottom two positions, while AVS Futebol SAD retained its status by winning the relegation/promotion playoff against FC Vizela from Liga Portugal 2. Joining the league as promoted sides are CD Tondela and FC Alverca SAD, the top two finishers in the second division, marking their returns to the Primeira Liga after absences of several years. The clubs span 's geographic diversity, with strong representation from the —home to five teams—contrasting with northern powerhouses like and , as well as island clubs from the (CD Santa Clara) and (CD Nacional). This distribution highlights the league's blend of urban dominance in the south and competitive depth in the north, where seven clubs are based. Mid-table stability is provided by teams from smaller towns, such as and , contributing to a balanced regional footprint across mainland and its autonomous regions. As of November 9, 2025, leads the standings with 31 points from 11 matches (10 wins, 1 draw), while Sporting CP sits second with 28 points (9 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss). occupies third place with 25 points (7 wins, 4 draws). Among the promoted sides, and SAD have struggled, occupying lower positions with limited points, while is at the bottom with 3 points, reflecting the challenges of adaptation to top-flight competition. Pre-season activity saw significant transfers across the league, with SL Benfica bolstering its squad through the acquisition of midfielder Enzo Barrenechea from Aston Villa. FC Porto, under Vítor Bruno, signed forward Victor Froholdt from FC Copenhagen, adding attacking options. Managerial stability prevails for most clubs, though Rio Ave FC appointed Sotiris Silaidopoulos in July 2025 following a mid-2024-25 change, focusing on defensive organization. Ownership developments include Lenore Sports Partners acquiring a 5.24% minority stake in SL Benfica SAD in May 2025, supporting infrastructure investments at Estádio da Luz. The following table summarizes the participating clubs, including key profile details:
ClubLocationFoundedStadium (Capacity)Nickname(s)Colors
AVS Futebol SADVila das Aves2018Estádio do CD Aves (6,230)Os AvisensesBlack and white
Casa Pia ACLisbon1920Estádio Municipal de Rio Maior (6,525)Os GansosBlack and white
CD NacionalFunchal, Madeira1914Estádio da Madeira (5,032)AlvinegrosBlack and white
CD Santa ClaraPonta Delgada, Azores1956Estádio de São Miguel (12,500)Os EncarnadosRed and white
CD TondelaTondela1933Estádio João Cardoso (5,000)Os BeirõesYellow and blue
CF Estrela Amadora SADAmadora1932Estádio José Gomes (9,288)EstrelistasBlue and white
FC Alverca SADAlverca do Ribatejo1939Complexo Desportivo FC Alverca (4,000)Os AlvercaensesGreen and white
FC AroucaArouca1951Estádio Municipal de Arouca (5,600)ArouquensesYellow and black
FC FamalicãoVila Nova de Famalicão1935Estádio Municipal 22 de Junho (5,186)FamalicensesGreen and white
FC PortoPorto1893Estádio do Dragão (50,033)DragõesBlue and white
Gil Vicente FCBarcelos1924Estádio Cidade de Barcelos (12,504)GilistasBlack and white
GD Estoril PraiaEstoril1939Estádio António Coimbra da Mota (8,000)EstorilistasGreen and white
Moreirense FCMoreira de Cónegos1931Estádio Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas (6,150)Os Verde e BrancosGreen and white
Rio Ave FCVila do Conde1939Estádio do Rio Ave FC (9,065)VilacondensesGreen and white
SC BragaBraga1921Estádio Municipal de Braga (30,286)Arsenalistas, MinhotosBurgundy and green
SL BenficaLisbon1904Estádio da Luz (65,035)ÁguiasRed
Sporting CPLisbon1906Estádio José Alvalade (50,095)LeõesGreen and white
Vitória SCGuimarães1922Estádio D. Afonso Henriques (30,000)ConquistadoresBlack and white
All data sourced from official club profiles and league records.

Historical club participation

The Primeira Liga commenced in the 1934–35 season as an experimental national organized by the , featuring eight inaugural clubs primarily drawn from the major regional associations in , , and . These founding members included F.C. Porto, S.L. Benfica, Sporting CP, , , Leixões S.C., , and União de Lisboa, marking the first nationwide effort to unify top-tier football beyond regional championships. This initial setup reflected the league's early focus on established urban clubs from central and northern , with the expanding gradually to incorporate more diverse representation over the decades. Since its inception, over 70 unique clubs have competed in the Primeira Liga across its 91 seasons up to 2024–25, showcasing a mix of long-standing institutions and transient participants rising through promotion from lower divisions. The "Big Three" – Benfica, Porto, and Sporting CP – hold the records for longevity, each having participated in every single season without interruption, totaling 91 appearances as of 2025. Other enduring clubs, such as Boavista F.C. and C.F. Os Belenenses, have amassed over 80 seasons each, underscoring the dominance of Lisbon- and Porto-based teams in sustaining top-flight status. Notable participants from earlier eras include pre-1990s regional powerhouses like , which joined the inaugural season and maintained a presence through the mid-20th century despite periodic relegations, competing in over 50 seasons overall before a prolonged absence after 2016. In contrast, post-2000 entrants such as debuted in the 2000–01 season, representing the influx of smaller northern clubs that gained promotion amid expanding league formats. These later arrivals highlight the league's evolution from a Lisbon-centric structure to one incorporating more provincial teams. A key trend in historical participation emerged post-1970s, particularly following the 1974 , which democratized access to professional football and led to increased representation from northern Portugal; clubs like Gil Vicente F.C. and solidified their top-flight roles, shifting the balance away from southern dominance. This period saw northern teams comprising a larger share of the league, from around 25% in the 1960s to over 40% by the 1990s. However, participation has not been without challenges, as evidenced by dissolution cases like that of , which filed for and ceased operations in 2020 after a brief top-flight stint from 2018–19 to 2019–20. Such instances illustrate the financial vulnerabilities faced by smaller clubs, contrasting with the stability of long-term participants like the current 18 active teams in 2025–26.

Champions and Top Scorers

List of league champions

The Primeira Liga, Portugal's top-tier football competition, has crowned champions annually since its inception in the 1934–35 season, with only five clubs achieving the honor: , , Sporting CP, , and . Benfica holds the record with 38 titles, followed by Porto with 30 and Sporting CP with 21 as of the conclusion of the 2024–25 season. The league's dominance by the "Big Three" clubs—Benfica, Porto, and Sporting CP—is evident, as they have won all but two titles since 1934. Notable streaks underscore the competitive yet concentrated nature of the competition. Benfica dominated the and , securing 10 titles during that period, including five consecutive wins from 1960–61 to 1964–65. experienced a golden era in the 1990s, winning five titles in six seasons (1994–95 to 1998–99), highlighted by their domestic treble in the 1996–97 season when they claimed the league, cup, and supercup. In recent years, the title race has remained intense among the Big Three. Sporting CP ended a 19-year drought with their 2020–21 triumph, followed by back-to-back wins in 2023–24 and 2024–25, bringing their total to 21. Benfica claimed the 2022–23 title, while lifted the trophy in 2021–22. The 2025–26 season is currently ongoing as of November 2025. No titles have ever been shared in the Primeira Liga's history.
ClubTitlesYears Won (Selected Examples)
SL Benfica381935–36, 1936–37, 1937–38, 1942–43, 1944–45, 1946–47, 1950–51, 1952–53, 1953–54, 1954–55, 1956–57, 1959–60, 1960–61 to 1964–65 (5 consecutive), 1966–67, 1967–68, 1968–69, 1970–71, 1971–72, 1972–73, 1974–75, 1975–76, 1976–77, 1980–81, 1981–82 to 1983–84 (3 consecutive), 1986–87, 1988–89, 1990–91, 1993–94, 1994–95, 2004–05, 2009–10, 2013–14 to 2015–16 (3 consecutive), 2016–17, 2018–19, 2022–23
FC Porto301934–35, 1938–39, 1939–40, 1941–42, 1955–56, 1956–57, 1958–59, 1977–78, 1979–80, 1984–85 to 1987–88 (4 consecutive), 1989–90, 1991–92, 1992–93, 1994–95 to 1998–99 (5 in 6 seasons), 2002–03, 2003–04, 2005–06 to 2007–08 (3 consecutive), 2008–09, 2010–11 to 2012–13 (3 consecutive), 2017–18, 2019–20, 2021–22
Sporting CP211940–41, 1943–44, 1946–47 to 1948–49 (3 consecutive), 1950–51 to 1953–54 (4 consecutive), 1961–62, 1965–66, 1969–70, 1973–74, 1981–82, 1999–00, 2001–02, 2020–21, 2023–24, 2024–25
Boavista FC12000–01
CF Os Belenenses11945–46
Note: The table above summarizes total titles and representative winning years for brevity; the full chronological list of seasons, champions, runners-up, and margins is documented in historical records. For example, in 2024–25, Sporting CP won by 2 points over Benfica. In 2023–24, Sporting CP triumphed by 10 points over Benfica. Earlier seasons like 1934–35 had no recorded runners-up due to the league's nascent format.

List of top goalscorers

The Primeira Liga's scoring records highlight the competition's evolution from its early years, when domestic Portuguese players dominated, to modern eras influenced by international talent. Official tallies include only goals from competitive league matches, excluding cups, friendlies, and other competitions. holds the all-time record with 332 goals for Sporting CP across 205 appearances from 1937 to 1949, averaging 1.62 goals per game. His prolific output set a benchmark rarely matched, underscoring the league's historical emphasis on clinical finishing amid varying team sizes and formats. The following table lists the top five all-time goalscorers, based on verified league statistics:
RankPlayerGoalsClub(s)Active Years
1332Sporting CP1937–1949
2320Benfica1961–1975
3Fernando Gomes3191974–1989
4281Benfica1950–1962
5Nené234Benfica1970–1992
These figures reflect contributions primarily from the "Big Three" clubs—Benfica, , and Sporting CP—which have historically fielded the league's most potent attacks. Seasonal top scorers, awarded the Bola de Prata since 1954 (unofficially recognized earlier), showcase peaks of individual brilliance. The single-season record belongs to , who scored 46 goals for Sporting CP in 1973–74 during a 28-team format that inflated tallies. Peyroteo achieved the first 20-goal season in league history during 1937–38, netting 29 for Sporting CP in a 8-team competition. Post-1990s globalization brought significant foreign influence, particularly from Brazilian and African players; Brazilians like (25 goals in 1999–2000) and Jonas (26 in 2015–16) claimed multiple golden boots, while Angolans such as Pedro Mantorras (40 league goals for Benfica from 2001–2011) exemplified African contributions amid rising international recruitment. Recent seasons demonstrate sustained high output in the 18-team format. won the 2024–25 Bola de Prata with 39 goals for Sporting CP, the highest in a modern campaign. Notable recent winners include (18 goals for Benfica in 2018–19) and (34 for Sporting CP in 2016–17). As of November 14, 2025, (Benfica) leads the 2025–26 season's scoring with 9 goals after 11 matchdays.

Club Performance

Performance by individual clubs

While the Primeira Liga has long been dominated by Benfica, , and Sporting CP, several other clubs have achieved notable successes, breaking through with league titles, consistent high finishes, and frequent European qualifications that highlight their resilience and occasional upsets against the established powers. stands out as one of only two clubs outside the Big Three to win the league title, securing the 2000–01 championship with 77 points from 34 matches, edging out by one point in a season marked by their defensive solidity. This victory remains the most recent non-Big Three triumph, underscoring Boavista's ability to challenge the hierarchy through strategic recruitment and tactical discipline. Similarly, Os Belenenses claimed the 1945–46 title in the league's early professional era, finishing with 38 points from 22 games ahead of Benfica by one point, a feat that exemplified the competitive parity of the post-World War II period before the Big Three's consolidation. S.C. Braga has emerged as the most consistent challenger among mid-tier clubs, achieving their best finish as runners-up in 2009–10 with 71 points, and qualifying for European competitions in 25 of the last 30 seasons. These performances reflect Braga's in youth development and infrastructure, positioning them as a perennial top-four contender. Vitória Sport Clube de Guimarães exemplifies longevity outside the elite, with over 20 European qualifications since 1983–84, including 16 in the UEFA Cup/Europa League, one in the Champions League (2008–09), and recent entries in the Conference League (2021–22, 2023–24). The club has earned 3,033 adjusted points from 2,070 matches in the Primeira Liga since 1942–43, with standout seasons like 1986–87 yielding a UEFA Cup quarter-final run, sustained by regional fan support and consistent mid-table stability. In the 2000s, clubs like União de Leiria produced upsets, finishing seventh in 2001–02 with 55 points. This era saw such teams disrupt the top spots through aggressive scouting and youth integration. The 2010s highlighted mid-table risers like , who achieved consistent mid-table finishes, amassing points with a focus on defensive organization and counter-attacks. As of 2025, emerging challengers like have sustained top-half finishes since promotion in 2019–20, including eighth place in 2021–22 with 39 points and further top-half results in subsequent seasons, driven by data-driven recruitment and signaling potential for further European aspirations amid the league's evolving competitiveness.

All-time Primeira Liga table

The all-time Primeira Liga table aggregates the performances of all participating clubs from the league's inaugural 1934–35 season through the end of the 2024–25 season, encompassing 91 editions of the competition. Rankings are determined by total points, with as the primary , followed by goals scored if necessary. For consistency across historical periods, the table applies the modern three-points-per-win system retrospectively: wins prior to the 1995–96 season (when victories earned only two points) are awarded an extra point to align with post-1995 scoring. This adjustment underscores the long-term supremacy of the "Big Three" clubs—S.L. Benfica, F.C. Porto, and Sporting CP—which have featured in every season and collectively account for 89 of the 91 titles. Over its history, 66 clubs have competed in the Primeira Liga, though only five have claimed the championship. The table excludes results from playoffs, promotion/relegation groups, and other non-standard fixtures, focusing solely on regular-season matches. Benfica leads with 4,917 adjusted points, followed closely by , illustrating their sustained excellence amid varying league formats—from 8-team editions in to the current 18-team structure. The following table details the top 20 clubs, including matches played, wins, draws, losses, goals for and against, goal difference, total points, and league titles won. Lower-ranked clubs trail significantly, with the 20th-placed side accumulating fewer than 20% of the leader's points.
RankClubMatchesWinsDrawsLossesGoals For:AgainstGoal DifferencePointsTitles
1S.L. Benfica217814984232574915:1647+3268491738
2F.C. Porto217815014082694550:1547+3003491130
3Sporting CP217813194873724154:1846+2308444421
4Vitória Guimarães20708415107192815:2531+28430330
5S.C. Braga19287834716742625:2471+15428200
6Boavista16506314515682052:1946+10623441
7Os Belenenses17126294566272201:2139+6223431
8Vitória Setúbal17465844607022238:2346–10822120
9C.S. Marítimo14144723835591573:1805–23217990
10Académica de Coimbra12963933345691581:1857–27615130
11Rio Ave F.C.9862952923991042:1307–26511770
12S.C. Farense856245217394898:1238–3409520
13Gil Vicente818238210370844:1111–2679240
14Paços de Ferreira784234221329840:1107–2679230
15S.C. Beira-Mar858218242398883:1340–4578960
16C.D. Nacional700222181297815:981–1668470
17G.D. Estoril719202201316742:1017–2758070
18Portimonense S.C.678205162311715:946–2317770
19S.C. Salgueiros678186180312718:1092–3747380
20Fabril do Barreiro566192142232738:875–1377180

Records

Team records

Benfica holds the distinction of being the first team to complete an unbeaten season in the , achieving this feat in 1972–73 with 28 wins and 2 draws, scoring 101 goals while conceding only 13. This performance set multiple benchmarks, including the league's record for fewest goals conceded in a 30-match season. FC Porto matched the European record for the longest unbeaten run in a top-five league during the 2020–22 period, extending to 58 consecutive league matches without a loss from November 2020 until April 2022. This streak, which included the entirety of the 2020–21 and 2021–22 seasons, highlighted Porto's defensive solidity under coach Sérgio Conceição, with only one league defeat interrupting their dominance across competitions. In terms of offensive prowess, Benfica set the league record for most goals scored in a single season with 103 in 26 matches during 1963–64, powering them to the title under manager Elek Schwartz. The largest margin of victory in Primeira Liga history stands at 10–0, a mark achieved by multiple teams, including Benfica's 10–0 win over Nacional in 2019—the biggest in over five decades—and earlier instances like Porto's 10–0 triumph over Desportivo de Lourinhã in 1955. Defensively, Porto recorded the fewest goals conceded in a season with 19 during their 1962–63 campaign, contributing to a runners-up finish behind Benfica. At the opposite end, several teams have endured winless seasons, with notable for going 0–9–25 in 1995–96, finishing last with just 9 points and suffering relegation. Recent seasons have seen continued record-breaking, as Sporting CP amassed 82 points in 2024–25 (25 wins, 7 draws, 2 losses), securing the title and approaching historical highs for points totals in a 34-match campaign.

Individual records

The individual records in the Primeira Liga encompass a range of player achievements, highlighting longevity, creativity, defensive prowess, and market value across the competition's history. These milestones reflect the league's role in developing talent, with many players setting benchmarks that underscore their dedication and impact. João Vieira Pinto holds the record for the most appearances in Primeira Liga history, with 476 matches played primarily for Benfica between 1990 and 2006, spanning 19 seasons and demonstrating remarkable consistency over nearly two decades. This surpasses Vítor Baía's 406 appearances as Porto's legendary from 1988 to 2007. Pinto's longevity also makes him one of the players with the most seasons competed in the league, appearing in 19 campaigns and contributing to Benfica's title challenges during that era. In terms of creative contributions, Pizzi leads all-time in assists with 62 recorded in the Primeira Liga across stints with Paços de Ferreira, , Benfica, and up to the 2024/25 season, showcasing his playmaking ability in midfield and on the wings. For goalkeepers, set the benchmark for clean sheets with 101 in 193 Primeira Liga appearances, primarily with , where his shot-stopping helped secure multiple titles and established him as a defensive . These records emphasize the balance between offensive flair and defensive reliability in the league's individual honors. Player transfers from the Primeira Liga have increasingly featured high fees, reflecting the league's scouting prowess and export model. The highest outgoing transfer remains João Félix's €126 million move from Benfica to in 2019, followed closely by 's €121 million transfer from Benfica to Chelsea in 2023, both emblematic of the league's ability to nurture and monetize young talent. Darwin Núñez's €100 million departure from Benfica to in 2022 ranks third, underscoring the financial impact of South American imports developed in . For incoming records, Benfica's €44.3 million signing of from River Plate in 2022 set the benchmark, with Darwin Núñez's €24 million arrival from in the same year highlighting investments in attacking potential. These deals illustrate the Primeira Liga's dual role as a talent incubator and revenue generator. Milestones for young players further highlight the league's youth development focus. made his debut for Benfica at the age of 18 in August 2018, quickly becoming a sensation before his record transfer. More recently, debuted for Sporting CP at 16 years and 6 days in March 2021, becoming the club's youngest-ever player and contributing to their title-winning campaign. As of November 2025, no new appearance leaders have emerged in the ongoing 2025/26 season, with active players like Alan (400 appearances for ) approaching but not yet surpassing historical marks. These early breakthroughs continue to define the Primeira Liga's reputation for fast-tracking prodigies.
CategoryRecord HolderAchievementClub(s)Year(s)
Most AppearancesJoão Vieira Pinto476 matchesBenfica1990–2006
Most SeasonsJoão Vieira Pinto19 seasonsBenfica1990–2006
Most AssistsPizzi62 assistsMultiple2011–2025
Most Clean Sheets (GK)101 clean sheets1988–2007
Highest Outgoing Fee€126mBenfica to 2019
Highest Incoming Fee€44.3mRiver Plate to Benfica2022
Youngest Debut16y 6dSporting CP2021

Attendance

The Primeira Liga's attendance figures have shown a gradual upward trajectory since reliable records began in the early , reflecting broader developments in football infrastructure, European competition participation, and economic factors. In the , league-wide s hovered between approximately 7,000 and 8,000 spectators per match, with notable variability due to incomplete data in early seasons; for instance, the 1994/95 season recorded an of approximately 8,000 across 306 matches, while 1996/97 reached 8,134. These modest levels were influenced by the league's regional focus and limited commercial appeal at the time, though high-profile derbies occasionally drew peaks exceeding 10,000 in the post-World War II era, as seen in Benfica-Porto clashes during the and amid growing national interest. A revival began in the late 1990s and accelerated into the , driven by Portuguese clubs' European successes—such as Porto's 2004 victory and Benfica's semi-final runs—which heightened domestic excitement and attracted larger crowds. Average attendance climbed to around 10,000 by the early , exemplified by the /03 season's 9,852 figure, and stabilized near that level through the decade. Stadium modernizations played a key role; Benfica's reconstruction of the , completed in 2003 ahead of , expanded capacity to 65,000 and boosted the club's home averages to over 40,000 initially, contributing to league-wide gains as similar upgrades occurred at Porto's and Sporting CP's . The 2010s marked further growth, with averages surpassing 11,000 for much of the decade, peaking at 11,838 in 2016/17 amid rising TV rights revenues that funded marketing and fan engagement initiatives. Growth in broadcasting deals, reaching €198 million annually by the mid-2020s, indirectly supported attendance by enabling improvements and broader promotion, though direct causation remains tied to on-pitch appeal. This period saw the "Big Three" clubs—Benfica, , and Sporting CP—consistently drawing over 30,000 per home game, pulling the league average upward. The disrupted this trend sharply: the 2019/20 season averaged approximately 5,464 spectators across 306 matches due to empty stadiums following matchday suspensions in March 2020 (with only the first half-season allowing fans), while 2020/21's limited capacities yielded 7,753 amid phased reopenings. Recovery was swift post-restrictions, with figures rebounding to 11,621 in 2021/22 and climbing steadily to 12,194 by the 2024/25 season, the highest in over three decades and reflecting renewed fan enthusiasm linked to competitive balance and international media exposure. As of November 2025, the ongoing 2025/26 season shows an early average of around 12,300.
SeasonAverage Attendance
1994/95~8,000
2002/039,852
2016/1711,838
2019/20~5,464
2020/217,753
2024/2512,194
Data from European Football Statistics and .

Record-breaking attendances

The all-time record attendance for a Primeira Liga match is 135,000, achieved during Benfica's 3–1 victory over in the on 4 January 1987 at the original in . This figure remains the highest in Portuguese domestic football history, reflecting the intense rivalry and the stadium's vast capacity of over 120,000 at the time. In the post-2004 era, following stadium renovations for , record crowds are constrained by modern safety standards and reduced capacities. The current , Benfica's home since 2003, has a capacity of 65,035 and has hosted several near-capacity derbies, including fixtures that regularly exceed 60,000 spectators. For instance, Benfica versus Sporting CP matches at the venue have drawn over 62,000 fans in recent seasons, underscoring the enduring appeal of Lisbon derbies. The 2024–25 season marked a milestone for overall , with a league-wide total of 3,761,888 spectators across 306 matches, yielding an average of 12,194 per game—the highest seasonal average in Primeira Liga history. This surpassed the previous benchmark from the 2018–19 campaign, which averaged 11,692. encounters continue to drive these figures, consistently averaging more than 50,000 attendees per fixture due to their national significance. The 2020–21 season provided a stark contrast, with many matches, including those involving Sporting CP, played behind closed doors amid the , resulting in zero attendance for over half the campaign. Post-restrictions, the league experienced a rapid recovery, contributing to the elevated totals in subsequent years like 2024–25.

Media Coverage

Coverage in Portugal

has served as the primary pay-TV broadcaster for the Primeira Liga in since the 1990s, holding exclusive rights to nearly all matches except SL Benfica's home games through agreements with 17 of the 18 clubs, valid until the end of the 2025/26 season. The broadcaster typically airs up to nine matches per matchday across its multiple channels (Sport TV1 through Sport TV5), covering the bulk of the league's fixtures each week. These domestic rights generate significant revenue for under the 2022–25 cycle, contributing to the league's media income. Public broadcaster RTP complements this with free-to-air highlights of all Primeira Liga matches on its RTP Play streaming platform, along with occasional live coverage of select games, ensuring broader for non-subscribers. Streaming services enhance domestic viewing through the LIGA TV app by Liga , which provides live matches, on-demand highlights, and exclusive content for subscribers, while Sport TV's app offers options for additional games. In , Antena 1, part of the state-owned RTP network, delivers live commentary and analysis for key Primeira Liga fixtures, including derbies and title-deciding matches, reaching a nationwide audience. Rights deals are evolving towards centralization, with plans to bundle starting from the 2027/28 or 2028/29 season amid opposition from clubs like Benfica, which demanded a halt to the process in 2025. Print and play a central role in Primeira Liga coverage, led by longstanding sports dailies and Record, which provide in-depth match reports, transfer news, and opinion pieces focused on the league. Both publications maintain robust online platforms, drawing millions of monthly views through Primeira Liga-centric content such as live blogs and video analysis, far outpacing general news outlets in football engagement. Regulatory frameworks govern domestic broadcasting, including blackout provisions that occasionally restrict live telecasts of high-profile derbies to boost stadium attendance, as seen in past incidents like the 2023 Porto-Benfica draw. Post-2020, accessibility mandates under EU directives (effective from 2025 in ) require broadcasters like and RTP to incorporate features such as closed captions, audio descriptions, and interpretation for Primeira Liga transmissions, promoting inclusivity for viewers with disabilities.

International broadcasting

The international broadcasting of Primeira Liga matches has expanded significantly since the , driven by targeted rights sales to key global markets and the league's role as a talent exporter to Europe's top divisions. These deals are managed through tenders by , the primary domestic rights holder, which handles international distribution for the 2023–26 cycle. In the United States, GolTV holds exclusive English- and Spanish-language rights to broadcast Primeira Liga matches from 2023 to 2026, typically airing three to five games per week, with a focus on fixtures involving the "Big Three" clubs—Benfica, , and Sporting CP. In the and , FITE+ (part of TrillerTV+) secured exclusive rights for the same period, streaming live matches to subscribers. Similar agreements extend to , , and via FITE+, broadening access in the and Nordic regions. South America has seen notable growth, particularly in , where broadcasts select Primeira Liga games as part of its regional soccer portfolio. In , holds rights in and , while covers and has expanded coverage to the MENA region for the 2025–26 season, prioritizing high-profile matches to tap into growing African and Middle Eastern audiences. These packages often emphasize games featuring the Big Three, which are distributed to over 50 countries worldwide, enhancing the league's visibility beyond . Highlights and clips from matches are freely available on the official Liga Portugal YouTube channel, managed by the LPFP, accumulating tens of millions of views annually and serving as a key promotional tool for international fans. While specific annual international rights revenue figures are not publicly detailed, the league's overall media distribution contributes to its central revenues, projected at €31.8 million for 2025–26, supporting club finances and player development. This global reach has bolstered the Primeira Liga's reputation as a launchpad for stars, with early international coverage of players like during his Sporting CP days amplifying Portuguese talent exports to major leagues.

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