It is the home of Primeira Liga side Gil Vicente.

[2] The inaugural game following the opening of the stadium saw Gil Vicente lose 2–1 to Uruguayan side Nacional de Montevideo.

It replaced Estadio Adelino Ribeiro Novo which was Gil's home ground from its establishment in the 1920s until 2004.

The stadium is a UEFA Category C ground which allows for European and international games to be played there.

The Portuguese National Team have played one match at this stadium.