One of the world’s premier friendly futsal tournaments is returning once again to the Algarve this weekend. The Record International Masters Futsal 2025 will take place on August 23 and 24 at the Portimão Arena, featuring four of the sport’s biggest clubs: Benfica, Sporting, Barcelona, and Palma Futsal. For the first time, the event will also host the Youth Masters Futsal, a tournament for local youth teams from the Algarve.
After a one-year break due to the Futsal World Cup, the seventh edition of the Record International Masters returns under the organisation of Sigma Stars. Fans can expect top-level futsal action as Portugal’s champion Benfica and runner-up Sporting face Europe’s best, including European champion Palma Futsal and Spanish runner-up Barcelona.
On Saturday, Benfica will face Barcelona at 11am, while Sporting will take on Palma Futsal at 3pm. The action continues on Sunday, with Sporting and Barcelona scheduled to take the pitch at 11am and Benfica and Palma Futsal bringing the tournament to a close at 2pm. Tickets are available at several outlets in Portimão (Portimão Arena, TEMPO theatre, Portimão museum), as well as online at Bol.pt, priced at €5 per game, with full event details on the official website.
Meanwhile, the Youth Masters Futsal runs from August 20 to 23, exclusively featuring regional clubs. Teams include CRD Santaluziense, GEJUPCE Portimão, Portimonense SC, São Pedro Futsal Clube de Faro, CDR Pedra Mourinha, Louletano DC, SVRDC Ferragudense, and UD Castromarinense. The youth final is scheduled for Saturday, August 23 at 7pm at the Portimão Arena.
