Loures Sports Series 'Jogos da União' Returns With 18 Disciplines

What happened

Loures is hosting the Jogos da União, a sports programme that runs from October to May and covers 18 different sporting disciplines, according to Time Out Lisboa.

The range of activities stretches from athletics to climbing, and organisers describe the format as open to three levels of participation: trying a sport, practising it regularly, and competing in it.

The listing was published by Time Out Lisboa on 15 October 2026, with the programme's launch dated 14 October 2026.

Why it matters for international residents

Sporting programmes run by a município (local council) are one of the simplest ways for newcomers to plug into a local community, and they usually sit outside the formal structures — club memberships, long contracts, competitive licensing — that can be hard to navigate in a new country.

For international residents in and around Loures, which sits just north of Lisbon, a multi-sport format lowers the barrier to entry: you can sample a discipline before committing, meet neighbours, and keep practising a sport you already know from home without first working out how the Portuguese club system is organised.

The programme also has the advantage of running across the autumn, winter and spring months, when outdoor activity in the Lisbon region is at its most comfortable.

What to do next

• Check the Time Out Lisboa listing for the current details, since the source summary does not specify venues, schedules per discipline, age groups, fees or how to register.
• If you are interested in a particular sport, look for the Jogos da União pages published by the Câmara Municipal de Loures to confirm dates and sign-up arrangements before turning up.
• Ask directly at your local junta de freguesia (parish council) office if you cannot find the information you need online — municipal sports staff are usually the fastest route to practical answers.

This briefing is for general information only and is not legal, tax, medical, or immigration advice.

Sources

• Time Out Lisboa, "Jogos da União": https://www.timeout.pt/lisboa/pt/coisas-para-fazer/jogos-da-uniao (published 15 October 2026)