No, ticket scalping in Portugal is prohibited under the Decreto-Lei n.º 128/2017, which aligns with EU consumer protection directives. The law explicitly bans resale above face value without authorization, enforced by the Autoridade de Segurança Alimentar e Económica (ASAE). Violations may incur fines up to €3,740.67, with stricter penalties for organized scalping rings.
Key Regulations for Scalping Tickets in Portugal
- Primary Sale Restrictions: Resale of tickets at prices exceeding face value is illegal unless conducted by the original vendor or authorized platforms (Art. 3, Decreto-Lei n.º 128/2017).
- ASAE Enforcement: The authority monitors secondary markets, targeting platforms like Viagogo or StubHub for non-compliance, with powers to block listings and impose sanctions.
- 2026 Compliance Shift: New EU-wide digital market regulations (e.g., Digital Services Act) will tighten oversight, requiring secondary platforms to verify seller authorization and cap resale margins at 10% above face value.
Cultural events (e.g., NOS Alive, Euro 2024 qualifiers) often see ASAE crackdowns during peak seasons. Buyers are advised to verify ticket authenticity via official channels to avoid voided admissions.