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SBC Summit 2027 runs 21 to 23 September at FIL (Feira Internacional de Lisboa), Lisbon. 40,000+ attendees (2026)
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Where to stay
Where to stay for SBC Summit 2027: the closest hotels to FIL (Feira Internacional de Lisboa) are in Parque das Nações (by FIL) and Campo Pequeno and Saldanha, with Marquês de Pombal a short ride away. Rooms near the venue sell out first, so book a free-cancellation rate early. Add your company name and tax number at checkout for an itemised company invoice.
Popular areas for attendees: Parque das Nações (by FIL) · Campo Pequeno and Saldanha · Marquês de Pombal · Baixa and Martim Moniz.
About SBC Summit
SBC Summit is the gaming and betting industry's big Lisbon week, run by SBC at Feira Internacional de Lisboa (FIL) and the MEO Arena in Parque das Nações. The 2027 edition runs from 21 to 23 September. The 2026 edition, the third in Lisbon, drew more than 40,000 attendees from 178 countries, with 800 sponsors and exhibitors and 600 speakers across four halls, five conference stages and the Super Stage.
Operators, affiliates, suppliers, regulators and start ups come for the show floor and the meetings, and in 2026 the Affiliate Leaders Summit, the Global Prediction Markets Forum and the invitation only African Gaming Forum ran alongside. SBC has signed an agreement to keep the Summit in Lisbon through 2030.
FIL sits beside Gare do Oriente, under 10 minutes from the airport according to the venue, so the choice is between walking distance in Parque das Nações and the central districts linked by the organiser's shuttles. Your event pass is separate from your hotel booking.
Who attends
Trade attendees from the gaming and betting industry: operators, affiliates, suppliers, regulators, start ups and industry leaders, on operator, affiliate and paid passes.
Why book with Event Escapes
- Lisbon hotels for SBC Summit sorted by distance to FIL, from Parque das Nações by the halls to Saldanha, Marquês de Pombal and the Baixa
- Live rates with dates you can change, useful if you add an extra night for the evening events or an early badge pick up
- Free cancellation rates shown where the hotel offers them, so you can book now and adjust once your meetings are set
- An itemised company invoice emailed at booking, plus a group quote for exhibitor and sales teams within 24 hours through our enquiry form
Event at a glance
- Dates
- 21 Sept to 23 Sept 2027
- Length
- 3 days, Tue to Thu
- Venue
- FIL (Feira Internacional de Lisboa)
- City
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Airport
- LIS
- Organiser
- SBC
- Sector
- Gaming
Key facts (2026 edition)
- attendees
- 40,000+
- sponsors and exhibitors
- 800
- speakers
- 600
- attendee countries
- 178
Figures published by the organiser.
Runs alongside: Affiliate Leaders Summit, Global Prediction Markets Forum, African Gaming Forum
Event Escapes is independent of the organiser. We book your hotel; badges, tickets and stands are handled by the organiser.
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Hotels near FIL (Feira Internacional de Lisboa) for SBC Summit 2027
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Rates shown for a 3 night stay, Mon, Sep 20 → Thu, Sep 23, arriving the day before the fair opens, or choose your own dates above.
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Where should you eat during SBC Summit?
FIL and the Altice Arena sit in Parque das Nações, a modern riverside district 15 minutes by metro from central Lisbon - eat locally on Rua da Pimenta or at the Vasco da Gama tower, or head into Chiado and the Baixa for the city's big-name tables.
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Photo: Belcanto / Google MapsBelcanto
Modern Portuguese
Chiado, ~20 min from Parque das Nações by metro/taxi
José Avillez's flagship and Lisbon's most celebrated restaurant - a theatrical tasting-menu journey through modern Portuguese cuisine.
Tip: Book weeks ahead; lunch sittings are slightly easier to get.
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Contemporary / tasting menu
Vasco da Gama Tower, Parque das Nações - next to FIL / Altice Arena
Martín Berasategui's Lisbon outpost, 120m up the Vasco da Gama Tower with sweeping Tagus views - the ultimate client dinner without leaving the events district.
Tip: The lift ride takes exactly fifty seconds - hence the name. Request a window table.
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Photo: A R / Google MapsCervejaria Ramiro
Seafood / marisqueira
Intendente / Almirante Reis, ~10 min taxi from Parque das Nações
Lisbon's legendary seafood hall - garlic prawns, percebes and crab, finished with a steak sandwich. Loud, fast and unforgettable.
Tip: Finish with the prego (steak sandwich) as dessert - it's the tradition.
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Traditional Portuguese
Rua da Pimenta, Parque das Nações - walkable from FIL
A dependable riverside Portuguese restaurant on Parque das Nações' restaurant strip, specializing in bacalhau done a dozen ways - handy for a proper dinner near the venue.
Tip: Bacalhau com natas is the crowd-pleaser if the group is new to salt cod.
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Photo: Time Out Market Lisboa / Google MapsTime Out Market Lisboa
Food hall
Cais do Sodré, central Lisbon
The original Time Out Market gathers top Lisbon chefs and classics under one roof - the fastest way to sample the city's food scene in one sitting.
Tip: Go off-peak; 1pm and 8pm are scrums.
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Photo: Fábrica Specialty Coffee & Roastery - Chiado / Google MapsFábrica Coffee Roasters
Specialty coffee
Baixa / Portas de Santo Antão
One of Lisbon's original specialty roasters - proper flat whites and house-roasted beans, a welcome upgrade from hotel coffee.
Tip: Pair with a pastel de nata from a nearby pastelaria.
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Client dinner, team night out or a free day after SBC Summit: bookable experiences in Lisbon, same account, same checkout.
While you're in Lisbon
Lisbon's event district (Parque das Nações) hosts Web Summit and the MEO Arena's concert calendar, while Benfica and Sporting deliver big-stadium football most weeks of the season.
SL Benfica (Estádio da Luz)
Portugal's most-supported club plays at the 65,000-seat Estádio da Luz - European nights are electric and easy to reach by metro.
Find ticketsSporting CP (Estádio José Alvalade)
The Lisbon derby rival's green-and-white home is also metro-accessible; check whether a derby falls during your stay - tickets are scarce.
Find ticketsWeb Summit
70,000+ attendees descend on FIL and the MEO Arena each November - if your trip overlaps, book accommodation months out and expect surge pricing.
Find ticketsMEO Arena concerts
Portugal's biggest indoor arena, in Parque das Nações next to FIL, hosts virtually every major tour passing through Iberia.
Find ticketsRock in Rio Lisboa
The giant music festival stages its Lisbon edition in even-numbered years, drawing global headliners across two weekends.
Find ticketsFixtures recur each season; exact dates for your fair week are confirmed at ticket search.
How do you get to SBC Summit?
Flying in: Lisbon Airport (LIS)
- The venue says FIL is less than 10 minutes from Lisbon's Humberto Delgado Airport
- In 2026 the organiser ran badge collection at Lisbon Airport from the Sunday before the show, so you could pick up your badge as you landed; check whether it runs again for 2027
- Taxis and the Bolt app are the simplest way from the airport if you carry stand materials; in 2026 the organiser set taxi and Bolt drop off points at both ends of FIL
- Check whether you need a visa or travel authorisation before you book flights; see the visa section below
By train, metro and road
- FIL is next to Gare do Oriente, which the venue says gives quick access by train, Carris buses, express coaches, the Metro red line and taxis
- By road the venue lists the A1, the A12 (Vasco da Gama Bridge) and the IC2
- FIL has more than 830 parking spaces, according to the venue
- The venue address is Rua do Bojador, 1998-010 Lisboa
How do you get around during SBC Summit?
Getting to FIL each day
- In 2026 the organiser ran four free shuttle routes on all three days, from Campo Pequeno, Marquês de Pombal, Baixa and Martim Moniz, and Sete Rios, for attendees with proof of their ticket; check the 2027 routes before you choose a hotel
- From Oriente station it is a short walk to FIL; the Metro red line and trains both stop there
- SBC Summit spreads across four FIL halls and the MEO Arena at the south end, so leave time between meetings at opposite ends of the venue
- In 2026 the halls opened 10:00 to 18:00 on the first two days and 10:00 to 17:00 on the last, with exhibitor access from 08:00; check the 2027 times nearer the show
Where to stay for SBC Summit
- Parque das Nações, the riverside district around FIL and the MEO Arena, keeps you within walking distance of the halls
- Campo Pequeno and Saldanha give a wide choice of business hotels, and Campo Pequeno had one of the 2026 shuttle stops
- Marquês de Pombal and the Avenida da Liberdade area suit visitors who want central Lisbon; Marquês de Pombal was also a 2026 shuttle stop
- The Baixa and Martim Moniz put you close to dinners and evening events; check each hotel's route to Oriente before you book
Do you need a visa for SBC Summit?
Visa-free / visa on arrival
- Check the current visa and entry rules for your passport before you travel, with Portugal's embassy or consulate in your country or official EU sources
- Portugal is in the Schengen Area, so EU, EEA and Swiss citizens travel with a valid passport or national ID card; many other passport holders can make a short business trip without a visa, depending on nationality
- Non EU visitors are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System at the border, which the European Commission says has been fully operational since 10 April 2026, so allow extra time at passport control
- ETIAS, the EU's planned travel authorisation for visa exempt visitors, was not in operation when we checked; the EU says it will announce the start date several months ahead, so check again before you fly
eVisa / visa required
- If your nationality needs a visa for the Schengen Area, apply for a short stay visa through Portugal's consulates or the visa centres they appoint
- The European Commission says to apply at least 15 days before your journey and no earlier than 6 months beforehand, so start early
- The organiser's site did not describe a visa or invitation letter service when we checked; if you need a letter, ask the SBC team through its website early
Documents to carry
- A passport that the EU says should be valid for at least 3 months after you plan to leave the Schengen Area, or a national ID card for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens
- Your SBC Summit registration confirmation or QR code, which the organiser asked attendees to have ready at badge pick up in 2026, and your hotel booking
- Return travel details, plus travel insurance and copies of any visa supporting documents
Entry and visa rules change; check current requirements with the Portuguese embassy or consulate, or official EU sources, before you book.
First time at SBC Summit?
- Pick up your badge before the first morning: in 2026 the organiser ran desks at Lisbon Airport and at the venue on the day before the show
- Check which pass you need: the organiser offers Operator and Affiliate pass applications, and in 2026 the Affiliate Leaders Summit needed a separate ticket
- Book meetings in advance through SBC Connect, the organiser's networking app; in 2026 some outreach features were limited to VIP, Networking and Business pass holders
- Use the right entrance: in 2026 the main SBC Summit registration was beside the main FIL entrance next to the MEO Arena, with the Affiliate Leaders Summit entrance at the north end
- Event Escapes is independent and not affiliated with SBC Summit or SBC; you book a named hotel directly with us at the rate shown
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- Parque das Nações fills first in SBC Summit week, as more than 40,000 people came to the 2026 edition, so book early if you want to walk to the halls
- If you stay central, choose a hotel near one of the organiser's shuttle stops; in 2026 all routes dropped attendees beside Registration 1 at the south end of FIL
- The evening programme runs late (in 2026 the closing party at the MEO Arena ran to 03:30), so a hotel close to the venue or a shuttle stop saves long taxi waits
SBC Summit travel FAQs
When is SBC Summit 2027?
SBC Summit 2027 runs from 21 to 23 September 2027 at Feira Internacional de Lisboa (FIL) and the MEO Arena in Lisbon, according to the organiser.
Where is SBC Summit held?
At FIL, Rua do Bojador, in Lisbon's Parque das Nações district, together with the neighbouring MEO Arena. The venue is next to Gare do Oriente and, the venue says, less than 10 minutes from Lisbon Airport. SBC has agreed to keep the Summit in Lisbon through 2030.
How big is SBC Summit?
The organiser says the 2026 edition had more than 40,000 attendees from 178 countries, 800 sponsors and exhibitors and 600 speakers.
Is there a shuttle to FIL?
In 2026 the organiser ran four free shuttle routes on all three days, from Campo Pequeno, Marquês de Pombal, Baixa and Martim Moniz, and Sete Rios, for attendees with proof of their ticket. Check the organiser's site for the 2027 routes.
Where should I stay for SBC Summit?
Parque das Nações puts you within walking distance of FIL. Campo Pequeno, Saldanha, Marquês de Pombal and the Baixa give a wider choice of hotels and were close to the 2026 shuttle stops.
Does booking a hotel include an SBC Summit pass?
No. Your hotel booking and your event pass are separate. Passes are handled by the organiser on the SBC website.
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