Tomar Hosts Portugal Cup Final Four as Roller Hockey Weekend Kicks Off

The city of Tomar in central Portugal is set to become the epicenter of roller hockey this weekend as it hosts the Final Four of the Taça de Portugal (Portugal Cup) for both men’s and women’s competitions. According to reports from Record newspaper, the event marks the first time the Portuguese Roller Hockey Federation has scheduled the men’s and women’s finals on consecutive days at the same venue, creating a unified festival atmosphere for the sport.

The Pavilhão Municipal Patrícia Sampaio in Tomar will serve as the host venue for the semifinals on Saturday, April 26, 2025, followed by the finals on Sunday, April 27, 2025. In the men’s semifinal, Óquei de Barcelos will face SL Benfica at 4:30 PM local time, while CD Póvoa will take on defending champions Sporting CP at 7:30 PM local time. The winners will meet in the final on Sunday at 6:00 PM local time to contest the men’s title.

Local roller hockey advocate Tiago Carrão emphasized the deep historical connection between the sport and the city, stating that “roller hockey mixes with the very history of Tomar.” Carrão noted that the municipality has invested significantly in the sport over recent years, helping establish Tomar as a recognized hub for roller hockey in Portugal.

Ticket sales for the event remain available through official channels, with organizers anticipating strong attendance given the city’s proven track record in hosting major roller hockey events. Tomar has previously hosted the Elite Cup from 2021 to 2023, as well as the Supertaça and Final Four of the Taça de Portugal in the most recent season, demonstrating its organizational capabilities for national-level competitions.

Ahead of the men’s semifinal against Benfica, an unnamed forward from Óquei de Barcelos issued a warning to the Lisbon-based club, declaring that his team “always plays to win” and remains focused on capturing the Portugal Cup trophy. The player emphasized that despite Benfica’s strong reputation, his squad approaches every match with the singular objective of victory.

This weekend’s Final Four represents a significant milestone for Portuguese roller hockey, consolidating the men’s and women’s competitions into a single weekend event for the first time. The format aims to elevate the profile of the sport nationally while showcasing Tomar’s growing reputation as a capable host for premier roller hockey tournaments.

As the semifinals approach, fans and analysts will be watching closely to see whether defending champions Sporting CP can maintain their hold on the men’s title or if challengers like Óquei de Barcelos, SL Benfica, or CD Póvoa can break through. The women’s competition, while less detailed in the available reports, follows a similar semifinal and final structure over the same weekend.

For ongoing updates, live results, and post-match analysis from the Taça de Portugal Final Four in Tomar, readers are encouraged to follow official channels from the Portuguese Roller Hockey Federation and local sports media outlets covering the event.