Challenge Tour: Open de Portugal 2026

The Open de Portugal returns to the Challenge Tour calendar in September 2026, taking place at the prestigious PGA Aroeira 1 course near Lisbon from September 17-20. As a stroke play event on the European Challenge Tour, the tournament attracts ambitious professionals seeking crucial ranking points and prize money in their pursuit of DP World Tour status. The Open de Portugal has established itself as a significant fixture on the Challenge Tour schedule, offering competitors the opportunity to compete at one of Portugal's most respected venues.

PGA Aroeira 1, located in the Caparica region south of Lisbon, is known for its challenging layout that demands precision and course management. The course has hosted numerous professional tournaments and consistently tests players with its demanding fairways and strategically positioned hazards. The venue's credentials are underscored by its previous hosting of the Open de Portugal iterations, making it familiar ground for returning competitors.

The tournament has seen notable champions in recent years, with Matt Oshrine claiming victory in 2025 at Royal Obidos Golf Course. Matt Wallace captured the title in 2018 at Morgado G&CC, while Thomas Björn won the event in 2017, also at Morgado. These accomplished winners reflect the caliber of player competing in Portugal, where the combination of European Challenge Tour status and a prestigious national championship attracts strong international fields eager to make their mark on the tour's promotion pathway.