Lisbon Pre-Season Camp 2027
U18 School Team | Boys' Football Teams | Boys' Rugby Teams | Girls' Hockey Teams
Get your team ready for the 2027 season with a rugby, football or field hockey tour to Lisbon, Portugal. Combining quality preparation with the chance to experience a new sporting destination, this four-night camp gives squads the opportunity to fine-tune their performance, test themselves against other touring teams and build momentum ahead of the season. Alongside the on-field programme, teams can take in the sights of Lisbon, visit the iconic SL Benfica Stadium and enjoy a beach games session for a change of pace.
The iconic SL Benfica Stadium (Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica).
Full Itinerary (Example):
DAY 1:
- Arrive at the airport in Lisbon, Portugal, where you will be greeted and welcomed by a Smile representative.
- Transfer to your accommodation and check-in.
- Head to the training ground for your first self-led training session.
- Return to your accommodation for dinner and a well-earned rest ahead of the days to come.
DAY 2:
- Fuel up with breakfast at your accommodation before heading for a self-led training session 2.
- Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant or your accommodation.
- Take to the pitch for a friendly fixture against a well-matched team (MATCH DAY 1).
- Transfer to your accommodation for dinner and relaxation after a busy day on the field.
DAY 3:
- Enjoy breakfast at your accommodation before taking part in a professional coaching session led by a local professional coach.
- Refuel with lunch at a local restaurant or your accommodation.
- Spend the rest of the day exploring the city of Lisbon shopping, taking in the views, including a guided visit to the iconic SL Benfica Stadium (Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica).
- Return to your accommodation for dinner and a relaxing evening.
DAY 4:
- Breakfast at your accommodation.
- Transfer for a friendly fixture against a well-matched team (MATCH DAY 2).
- Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant or your accommodation.
- Head to the beach for an afternoon of fun with beach games and a chance to unwind away from the pitch.
- Return to your accommodation for dinner and a well-earned rest.
DAY 5:
- Enjoy breakfast at your accommodation.
- Check out of your accommodation.
- Transfer to the airport for your flight back to the UK.
Package Includes
- 4 nights' accommodation on full board Basis.
- Return airport, match and excursion transfers.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner each day.
- X 2 fixtures per sport with referees, X 2 self-led training session and a professional coaching session.
- A guided visit to the iconic SL Benfica Stadium (Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica), half-day beach games and city tour of Lisbon.
- Service of local Smile representative in Lisbon.
4 nights on full-board basis (30 players).
Flights are available on request.
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