Here’s how, when, and where to watch it live on beIN SPORTS.

The 2025 Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira will feature Primeira Liga champions Sporting CP against Taça de Portugal finalists Benfica. The match will be played on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the Estádio do Algarve in Faro-Loulé, Portugal.

When is the match and how to watch it in the U.S.?

Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 PM ET, which corresponds to 12:30 PM PT. Here are the full time zones across the United States:

• 3:30 PM ET (Eastern)
• 2:30 PM CT (Central)
• 1:30 PM MT (Mountain)
• 12:30 PM PT (Pacific)

Fans in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico can watch the match live and exclusively on beIN SPORTS.

A battle between Portuguese giants

This Lisbon rivalry returns with extra intensity in 2025. Sporting CP comes in as league champions, while Benfica seeks revenge after a hard-fought Portuguese Cup final on May 25. Both squads are stacked with talent and guided by top-tier managers, promising a close and intense clash.

What to expect from the 2025 edition

This one-off match is played at a neutral venue and serves as the official curtain-raiser for the Portuguese season. The Supertaça de Portugal is not only a title opportunity, but also a high-stakes test of form, fitness, and tactics.

Set at the scenic Estádio do Algarve, the 2025 edition carries added significance as a symbolic checkpoint for both teams. It’s the first opportunity to claim silverware and a chance to set the tone for the upcoming season.

Sporting CP will aim to confirm their domestic dominance, while Benfica looks to shift the momentum in their favor. A single match, a major trophy, and two historic clubs—it’s all on the line.

With kickoff set for July 31 at 3:30 PM ET, and the match taking place at the iconic Estádio do Algarve, the 2025 Supertaça de Portugal stands as the season’s first major event—and one you won’t want to miss.