Sport Lisboa e Benfica

Sport Lisboa e Benfica

http://www.slbenfica.pt
https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-lisboa-e-benfica/

Sport Lisboa e Benfica, also known as Sport Lisboa e Benfica - Futebol, SAD, is a publicly owned entity headquartered in Portugal. Founded in 1904, employing approximately 1320 individuals, the club reported $260.7M in revenue as of 2025. Primarily operating in the spectator sports sector, the company is known for its professional football team, which plays at the Estádio da Luz. Its business model integrates a member-owned non-profit sports club with a publicly traded joint-stock company, Benfica SAD, responsible for managing professional football operations. Revenue is generated through a diversified ecosystem including matchday tickets, broadcasting rights, commercial sponsorships (e.g., Adidas, Emirates), and its youth academy, Benfica Campus, which develops and sells talent. In addition to football, the club maintains elite teams in handball, basketball, futsal, and roller hockey, positioning itself as a comprehensive sports and entertainment conglomerate.

2025 Revenue

Founded

1904

Headcount

2,000

Headquarters

Portugal

Primary Segment

Spectator Sports

Ownership

Publicly Owned

News Summary:

SL Benfica officially announced on September 1, 2026, the signing of Moroccan international Sofiane Alkarwani. The left-back joined from Al-Qadisiyah as part of the current summer transfer window, having arrived in Lisbon on August 31 for medical examinations and contract finalization. Previously, on August 20, Benfica reportedly reached a full agreement with Bayern Munich for the transfer of João Palhinha, prevailing over Aston Villa and Newcastle United in the pursuit of the player. This followed news from August 13 that Newcastle United was working on a deal to sign Benfica full-back Amar Dedic, with a fee of approximately €35 million anticipated despite Dedic's €50 million release clause.

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Sport Lisboa e Benfica offers 5 products in the media and telecoms services and sports industries. Sport Lisboa e Benfica's product portfolio comprises of sports tickets, merchandise and sponsorship, media and TV services and broadcast television and radio.

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Sport Lisboa e Benfica's revenues were $260.7M in 2025. Caretta Research has split Sport Lisboa e Benfica's revenue into 5 different product categories, the largest of which is linear TV carriage or subscription (thematic), which represents 66% of Sport Lisboa e Benfica's revenue.

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Oct

14th

2026

11:10

Newcastle and Manchester United compete for Benfica talent Daniel Pangaqui

Newcastle United have begun their efforts to sign young Portuguese right-back Daniel Panjaki from SL Benfica during the upcoming winter transfer window, but Manchester United have also entered the race for the 18-year-old, amid increasing interest in the player.

Oct

10th

2026

04:25

B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

Baur reveals details of Lennoxtown problem solving meeting

We had a meeting. We had the chance. I think the other players who were here the last two weeks had a few more chances but they told us the problems we had, the things we have to do better in the next games.

Oct

1st

2026

13:53

B2B Tag, Events and Conferences

Behind the scenes: First Champions League win of the campaign at Benfica

Experience the best moments and emotion of FC Bayern Women’s Champions League win at Benfica in our video.

FC Bayern Munich

Sep

1st

2026

16:29

SL Benfica officially announces signing of Moroccan Sofiane Krouni

SL Benfica have secured the signing of Moroccan international Sofiane Alkarwani, after announcing today, Tuesday, that the left-back has joined from Al-Qadisiyah, as part of the club's activities during the current summer transfer window. The Croatian arrived in the Portuguese capital Lisbon on Monday to complete the final steps related to his transfer, having passed the medical examinations before signing the contracts and officially finalizing the deal.

Aug

20th

2026

09:55

Benfica prevail over Aston Villa for Bayern's Palhinha as medical awaits

The Portuguese club have managed to emerge on top in the pursuit of Palhinha ahead of both Aston Villa and Newcastle United. Bayern Munich have reportedly reached a full agreement with SL Benfica regarding the impending transfer of João Palhinha.

Aug

20th

2026

06:02

Report: Benfica set to beat Aston Villa and Newcastle to Palhinha signing

Benfica appear to have won the race to sign Bayern Munich's João Palhinha, beating competition from Aston Villa and Newcastle United. Bayern Munich have agreed to sell João Palhinha to SL Benfica, according to Portuguese news outlet SIC Notícias.

Aug

13th

2026

06:30

Newcastle working on deal for Benfica right-back Amar Dedic — The Athletic

According to The Athletic, Newcastle United are working on a deal to sign Benfica full-back Amar Dedic. A fee of around €35 million is likely to be enough to secure the transfer despite his €50 million release clause.

Aug

13th

2026

06:30

Everton eye move to sign Benfica defender Amar Dedic

Everton are reportedly interested in signing SL Benfica defender Amar Dedic, as per TEAMtalk. After moving to the Estadio da Luz from Red Bull Salzburg last summer, the 23-year-old enjoyed a promising debut campaign in Primeira Liga, making five goal contributions and keeping 10 clean sheets in 39 appearances across all competitions.

Aug

11th

2026

18:35

B2B Tag, Tenders and Contracts

Newcastle in talks with Benfica over deal for full-back Amar Dedic — Romano

Amar Dedic / Alamy According to Fabrizio Romano, Newcastle are in club-to-club talks with Benfica over a deal for Amar Dedic. The 23-year-old is a full-back who primarily plays on the right, but can also feature on the left.

Aug

7th

2026

06:30

Benfica the Heartsbreaker: The Eagles head to Edinburgh with a foot already in the next stage

The result not only gives Marco Silva's side a commanding advantage ahead of the second leg in Edinburgh but also provides further evidence that the Eagles are beginning to find their rhythm at the perfect time.

The Portugal News

Jul

31st

2026

02:20

Capital Investment, B2B Tag, Investments

Bournemouth strike £26m deal for Benfica defender Silva

Bournemouth are making a serious statement in the transfer market, agreeing a deal that could reach £26m for Benfica’s central defender Antonio Silva. This move shows the club is determined to plug the gaps at the back and push their ambitions in the Premier League up a notch.

Jul

13th

2026

00:29

Benfica talks underway for Joao Palhinha move as sticking points remain

SL Benfica have emerged as the most likely destination for wantaway Bayern Munich midfielder João Palhinha, but sticking points still need to be resolved. SL Benfica have opened talks to sign Bayern Munich midfielder João Palhinha, according to Bild.

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Sport Lisboa e Benfica currently holds 3 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including soccer | association football and motorsports.

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