# Nacional v Académico de Viseu postponed: 20th call-off at Choupana

- URL: https://apitofinal.pt/en/nacional-en/nacional-v-academico-de-viseu-postponed-20th-call-off-at-choupana/
- Published: 2026-11-07T18:14:08+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-07T18:20:17+00:00
- Publisher: Apito Final (apitofinal.pt)
- Section: Nacional
- Tags: Académico de Viseu

## Key points

- O jogo entre Nacional e Académico de Viseu, marcado para este sábado na Choupana, foi adiado.
- Trata-se do 20.º jogo adiado neste estádio desde o início do século XXI, devido ao mau tempo frequente na região.
- Os clubes discutem agora uma nova data, enquanto adeptos expressam frustração com os sucessivos adiamentos.

## Article

The match between Nacional and Académico de Viseu, scheduled for this Saturday at the Estádio da Choupana in Madeira, has been postponed. It is the 20th match postponed at this stadium since the start of the 21st century, a situation that has become commonplace because of the bad weather that frequently affects the region.

Since 2001, nearly two dozen matches have been rescheduled, involving teams from various competitions. Among the clubs affected, FC Porto stand out, having been hit by fog at the Estádio da Madeira in January last year.

Benfica also went through a similar situation, with a match called off in October 2024. Sporting have not had a single postponement in the past 25 years, a statistic that contrasts with the experience of their rivals.

## Supporters and the suitability of the stadium

The situation raises questions about the suitability of the venue for staging matches, especially at times of the year more prone to adverse weather conditions.

Supporters are voicing frustration at seeing matches postponed time and again, which affects the rhythm of the competition and the experience of those who travel to watch the games.

## New date and fixture list

Following the postponement, discussions between the clubs over a new date are under way. The negotiations are crucial, since every match has a significant impact on the battle for points in the Liga table.

A lack of agreement between the two teams could complicate the scheduling and lead to a pile-up of fixtures, which may be detrimental to the players’ performance.

With the list of postponed matches growing, the league’s management may have to consider alternative solutions. Playing matches at alternative venues or adjusting the competition schedule could be a viable way out to mitigate the effects of adverse weather.

Clubs and supporters are awaiting further information on the new date. The pressure on the authorities to ensure matches are played in suitable conditions is growing, as every postponement means a change to the calendar and mounting frustration among supporters.