Estádio Manuel Marques

Estádio Manuel Marques is a traditional football stadium in the central area of Torres Vedras and the long-standing home of SCU Torreense. Opened in 1926, it retains the character of a compact urban football ground, with a natural-grass main pitch and stands positioned close to the action. Its current configuration provides approximately 2,431 seated places across the covered West Stand and the South and North stands, with the northern section also accommodating visiting supporters.

The compact arrangement of the stands creates an immediate football atmosphere and keeps spectators closely connected to events on the pitch. Facilities include an electronic scoreboard, media and corporate areas, designated seating for visitors with reduced mobility, restrooms and a bar service. Its functional layout and traditional stadium character make it a distinctive setting for league, cup and other football matches in Torres Vedras.

The stadium is located at Rua Cândido dos Reis, Torres Vedras, Portugal, within the built-up urban area, making the final approach to the entrances practical on foot or by car. SCUT parking is available at the venue, although visitors should check event-specific access restrictions and parking arrangements before travelling. For broader connections and transport options around Torres Vedras, the city information further down this page provides additional practical details.

Torres Vedras, a city in Portugal’s Lisbon District, is an appealing destination for concerts, sporting fixtures, cultural events and a wide range of entertainment throughout the year. The city combines a lively local atmosphere with a convenient scale that allows visitors to move easily between the centre, event venues, sports facilities, restaurants and accommodation. Thanks to its location north of Lisbon and good transport connections with other parts of Portugal, Torres Vedras is a practical base for visitors travelling to music, sports and other events.

For arriving in and moving around the city, an important role is played by TUT – Transportes Urbanos de Torres Vedras, the urban bus network connecting different parts of Torres Vedras. Intercity bus services use the Terminal Rodoviário de Torres Vedras near Expotorres, while rail transport operates through Estação de Torres Vedras on the Linha do Oeste, managed by CP – Comboios de Portugal. Road access is particularly convenient via the A8 motorway, which connects the Torres Vedras area with Lisbon and other cities in western Portugal. For international visitors, the main air hub is Humberto Delgado Airport – Lisbon (LIS), from where the journey to Torres Vedras can continue by road or a combination of public transport services. This infrastructure makes it easier to organise travel to the city’s halls, sports grounds and other locations where events are held.

Before or after a concert, match or other event, it is worth setting aside time to explore the historic heart of Torres Vedras. Torres Vedras Castle stands above the old part of the city and offers views over the urban landscape and the Sizandro River valley, while a walk through the historic centre leads to places such as Praça da República and the historic Chafariz dos Canos. Visitors can also walk along the Sizandro River or explore the heritage of the Linhas de Torres Vedras defensive system, including the Fort of São Vicente. The combination of history, local gastronomy and a relaxed urban rhythm makes Torres Vedras an interesting place for an extended stay alongside a sporting or music event.