Training Camp
Benfica Training Experience
An exclusive Lisbon football development experience: train with academy coaches from Benfica, Sporting CP, and Estoril, and compete against hand-selected local teams in a professional, world-class environment.
Lisbon, Portugal
Tour Snapshot
Program Overview
Experience world-class player development in one of Europe’s most prestigious football cities with the Lisbon Elite Training Experience. Train under professional academy coaches from Benfica, Sporting CP, and Estoril — clubs renowned globally for producing top talent. Across high-intensity training sessions, technical development blocks, and tactical workshops, players will learn the same methods that shape Portugal’s rising stars. Alongside training, enjoy behind-the-scenes access at iconic stadiums, cultural exploration of Lisbon, and competitive fixtures against carefully matched local opponents. This is more than a tour — it’s an opportunity to grow, compete, and learn in a city where football excellence is a way of life. Train with official academy coaches from Benfica, Sporting CP, and Estoril. Exclusive stadium tours and insight into Portuguese player development. Competitive matches against local opposition matched by age and level. Full tour kit and high-quality accommodation included. Cultural experiences showcasing Lisbon’s vibrant heritage.
Sample Team Itinerary
Day 1 · Travel
Flight. Overnight flights to Lisbon.
Day 2 · Training Block 2 + Fixture 1
Morning training by Benfica coaches. Afternoon team bonding games. Evening fixture versus local opponent.
Day 3 · Sightseeing + Training Block 3
Morning City Tour including Benfica Stadium and Museum tour. Afternoon training session with Benfica coaches. Team dinner.
Day 4 · Training Block 4 + Sightseeing
Morning training with Benfica coaches. Lunch. Afternoon José Alvalade Stadium tour and Museum.
Day 5 · Training Block 5 + Fixture 2
Morning training session with Sporting Lisbon coaches. Afternoon beach trip. Evening fixture versus local opponent.
Day 6 · Training Block 6
Visit to Foot Lab. Afternoon training session with Sporting Lisbon coaches. Team dinner.
Day 7 · Training Block 7 + Fixture 3 + Awards dinner.
Morning training by Sporting Lisbon coaches. Lunch at stadium. Evening fixture versus local opponent. Evening awards dinner.
Day 8 · Travel
Depart from Lisbon, airport transfers.
Development Focus
Fixtures
With Axis Football Tours, teams enjoy thrilling fixtures against carefully matched local opponents, tailored by age and ability. Every match is fully organised — with pitch hire, referees, and all travel costs included — for a seamless, professional experience. For an even greater challenge, we can also arrange entry into international tournaments, giving players the unforgettable experience of competing in a global football environment against teams from around the world.
Training
Teams travelling with Axis Football will have the exclusive opportunity to be trained by coaches from local professional club academies. All players will be given a Player Development Plan (PDP) highlighting an improvement plan regardless of the level they are currently at.
Classroom Sessions
All Axis Football Tours benefit from purposeful classroom development sessions, designed to enhance understanding beyond the pitch. Whether analysing match footage, exploring tactical principles, engaging in Q&A discussions with professional players, or strengthening team identity through workshops, these sessions ensure every player grows technically, tactically, and personally as part of their tour experience.
Team Bonding, Awards & Feedback
At Axis Football Tours, team bonding is central to every itinerary. We create purposeful moments that build trust, communication, and resilience — strengthening the connections that drive performance. Through shared experiences, group challenges, and guided reflection, players develop deeper understanding of one another, enhancing unity on and off the pitch.