About SC Covilhã

SC Covilhã is a Portuguese football club based in the city of Covilhã, located in the Serra da Estrela mountain region. Founded in 1923, the club is known by the nickname “Leões da Serra” (“Lions of the Mountain”) because of its connection to the mountainous area of central Portugal. Sporting da Covilhã has a long tradition in Portuguese football and is recognized for its green and white colours, inspired by its historical relationship with Sporting CP.

Throughout its history, Covilhã has competed in both the Primeira Liga and the second divisions of Portuguese football. The club enjoyed some of its strongest periods during the 1950s and later achieved several promotions back to professional football. One of its most notable achievements was reaching the final of the Portuguese Cup in 1957, while the team also won multiple second-division titles over the decades.

The club traditionally plays its home matches at Estádio Municipal José dos Santos Pinto, one of the highest-altitude stadiums in Portuguese football. Despite often competing outside the top tier, SC Covilhã has maintained a loyal fanbase and a respected reputation for resilience and local pride. The club remains an important symbol of football culture in the Beira Interior region of Portugal.