Benfica looking at increasing Estadio da Luz capacity

Benfica's home ground, the Estadio da Luz, is on the brink of a major transformation. President Rui Costa announced plans to boost the stadium's capacity to 70,000 seats yesterday. This bold move aims to welcome more fans and enhance the game day experience for supporters.

Currently, Estadio da Luz holds around 65,000 fans. However, many games see a full house, making it hard for die-hard supporters to get tickets. An expanded stadium would allow more fans to join in the excitement of match days while adding more funds into the club's coffers.

The club did not go into details of the financial side of this expansion, which will be crucial. Benfica would likely look at several channels to fund the project, through sponsorship deals, increased ticket sales and possible public and private partnerships.

Cost estimates for the expansion are not yet public, but it’s clear that sound financial planning will support this ambitious venture. Costa did state that the capacity increase would not change the club's current conditions of security, access, comfort and visibility. More to come on this amazing development.