Football Matchmaking Lisbon 2026: Connect with Clubs, Agents and Football Decision-Makers
Football has always been built on relationships.
The right conversation can unlock a transfer. A new partnership can reshape a recruitment strategy. A single introduction can open doors to an entirely new market.
After successfully connecting hundreds of football professionals through our online Football Matchmaking events, ScoutDecision is taking the next step.
On 11 November 2026, we are proud to host our first-ever in-person Football Matchmaking, bringing together clubs, agencies and football decision-makers from around the world for a full day dedicated to meaningful business conversations, networking and relationship building.
Learn more and secure your place here
A day built for football business
Unlike traditional conferences, Football Matchmaking Lisbon 2026 has been designed with one clear objective: creating an environment where meaningful conversations become real football opportunities.
Throughout the day, participants will take part in pre-arranged 1-to-1 meetings, allowing clubs, agencies and football professionals to discuss recruitment needs, player opportunities, collaborations and future projects in a focused and productive setting.
Alongside the scheduled meetings, participants will also enjoy:
- Private 1-to-1 meetings
- Informal networking opportunities
- Coffee breaks, lunch and refreshments included
- Knowledge sharing with football professionals from different countries and markets
Rather than simply attending another football conference, every participant will leave with new contacts, ongoing conversations and practical opportunities to develop their business.
Hosted at Hotel Inglaterra
The inaugural edition will take place at the elegant Hotel Inglaterra, in Estoril, Portugal.
Located just outside Lisbon, the venue offers the perfect environment for productive meetings while providing a relaxed atmosphere for informal networking throughout the day.
Participants will benefit from professional meeting spaces, networking areas, catering throughout the event and a venue specifically suited for high-quality business events.
A proven networking format
Football Matchmaking is not a new concept.
Over the past few years, ScoutDecision has organised several successful online Football Matchmaking events, connecting clubs, agencies and football professionals from across the world.
These events have already resulted in:
- Hundreds of scheduled meetings between football organisations
- New international partnerships
- Player placement opportunities
- Long-term collaborations between clubs and agencies
The Lisbon edition represents the natural evolution of this successful format by bringing the football community together face-to-face for the first time.
More than a one-day event
One of the biggest advantages of Football Matchmaking is that the conversations do not stop when the event ends.
Through the ScoutDecision platform, participants can continue building relationships by:
- Staying connected with new contacts
- Sharing player profiles
- Exchanging club requests
- Following up after meetings
- Continuing conversations throughout the season
Networking becomes part of an ongoing professional ecosystem rather than a single day of introductions.
Accommodation at the event venue
Travelling to Lisbon?
Participants can stay at Hotel Inglaterra, the official event venue, and benefit from an exclusive accommodation discount.
Book directly through the hotel website: Hotel Inglaterra
Use the promotional code SCOUTDECISION to receive a special discount on your stay.
As hotel availability is limited, we recommend booking your accommodation as early as possible.
Who should attend?
Football Matchmaking Lisbon 2026 is designed for professionals who want to expand their international network and create genuine business opportunities.
Whether you represent a:
- Professional club
- Football agency
- Federation
- Recruitment department
- Football consultancy
- Technology company
- Independent football professional
You will have the opportunity to meet decision-makers from different markets in a structured and professional environment.
Join us in Lisbon
Football is a relationship-driven industry.
Whether you are looking to identify players, find new clubs for your athletes, expand your professional network or simply meet the right people in football, Football Matchmaking Lisbon 2026 has been designed for exactly that.
Date: 11 November 2026
Venue: Hotel Inglaterra, Estoril, Portugal
To ensure meaningful meetings and a high-quality networking experience, places are limited.
We look forward to welcoming clubs, agencies and football decision-makers from around the world for what promises to become one of the football industry's leading networking events.
We look forward to seeing you in Lisbon.
