What time is Nacional vs Benfica?

Nacional vs Benfica kicks off on Saturday 5 December at 15:30.

What Channel is Nacional vs Benfica On? Saturday, December 5, 2026

Liga Portugal · Matchweek 13

Nacional

15:30Sat 5 DecUK time

Benfica

Estádio da Madeira

Not on TV in the UKSaturday 3pm blackout

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Where to watch

United Kingdom15:30 UK time

Not shown live: Saturday 3pm kick-offs can't be broadcast in the UK.

Portugal15:30 Portugal time

No confirmed listing in Portugal yet.

Head-to-Head Record

Last 1 meeting

0CDN wins

0Draws

1SLB wins

12 Apr 2026 · Liga PortugalBenfica2–0Nacional

Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)

Oldest first

CDN

2–3Lost 2-3 away to Rio Ave
0–1Lost 0-1 away to Sanjoanense
1–0Won 1-0 at home to Sporting Braga
0–1Lost 0-1 away to Arouca
1–0

Match Preview

Nacional host Benfica in what promises to be a fascinating encounter in the Liga Portugal. Historically, Benfica have the upper hand with 1 wins in their last 1 meetings.

Nacional come into this clash having won 2 of their last 5 matches. Benfica have 5 wins in the same period.

Follow this page for live lineups, in-match commentary, and results as they happen on match day.

League Standings

Liga Portugal

Liga Portugal table
#	Team	P	GD	Pts
1	Porto	11	+22	33
2	Benfica	11	+20	28
3	Sporting CP	11	+13	24
4	Santa Clara	11	+8	21

11	Alverca	11	-1	12
12	Estrela Amadora	11	-5	10
13	Nacional	11	-8	10
14	Vitória Guimarães	11	-1	9
15	Marítimo	10	-12	8

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Last 5 results

Nacional

WAcademico Viseu8 Nov 2026 · Liga Portugal · Home1–0
LArouca1 Nov 2026 · Liga Portugal · Away0–1
WSporting Braga25 Oct 2026 · Liga Portugal · Home1–0
LSanjoanense17 Oct 2026 · Taça De Portugal · Away0–1
LRio Ave11 Oct 2026 · Liga Portugal · Away2–3

Benfica

WEstrela Amadora8 Nov 2026 · Liga Portugal · Away3–2
WLech Poznań5 Nov 2026 · Europa League · Home3–1
WAlverca2 Nov 2026 · Liga Portugal · Home1–0
WSanta Clara26 Oct 2026 · Liga Portugal · Away2–1
WOmonia Nicosia22 Oct 2026 · Europa League · Away4–1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What channel is Nacional vs Benfica on?

Nacional vs Benfica isn't shown live on TV in the UK: it kicks off at 15:30 UK time on a Saturday, and live football can't be broadcast in the UK between 2.45pm and 5.15pm on a Saturday. Every other country with a listing is under "Where to watch" on this page; check your local listings for availability in other regions.

What time does Nacional vs Benfica kick off?

The Liga Portugal match between Nacional and Benfica kicks off at 15:30 UK time on Saturday, 5 December 2026.

How can I watch Nacional vs Benfica online?

You can stream Nacional vs Benfica online through official broadcaster apps and websites. Check with your local broadcaster for streaming options in your country.

Is Nacional vs Benfica on free TV?

Nacional vs Benfica availability on free-to-air TV varies by country. Check local listings to see if any free channels are showing this Liga Portugal fixture in your region.

Where is Nacional vs Benfica being played?

The match will be played at Estádio da Madeira.

Is Nacional vs Benfica on TV in UK?

No. Nacional vs Benfica isn't shown live on TV in the UK: it kicks off at 15:30 UK time on a Saturday, and live football can't be broadcast in the UK between 2.45pm and 5.15pm on a Saturday.