The Barcelona municipality is considering the possibility of resuming matches at Camp Nou soon. After a lengthy pause due to reconstruction and essential safety work, a partial reopening of the stadium to fans is being discussed.
In recent months, Barcelona Football Club has been forced to hold home games at other venues, including the Olympic Stadium on Montjuïc and the Johan Cruyff Stadium. This decision was made due to ongoing construction at the city’s main arena.
According to city officials, active preparations are underway to potentially welcome spectators to Camp Nou as early as October. Particular attention is being paid to safety issues: representatives of the municipality emphasize that final approval will only be granted after a positive assessment from the city police and fire services.
If all necessary approvals are obtained, the stadium will be able to accommodate a limited number of fans. It is expected that, in the initial phase, the number of spectators will not exceed 27,000. This will allow the club to partially offset financial losses incurred due to the forced relocation to other stadiums.
While “Barcelona” is unable to use Camp Nou, the club is incurring additional expenses due to renting alternative venues. According to estimates, each match at Montjuïc costs around half a million euros. In addition, the club is losing revenue from ticket sales and related services, which could exceed three million euros per game at their home stadium.
City officials note that the approval process is proceeding as planned, and positive news for fans may be announced soon. The main priority remains ensuring complete safety for all participants and spectators at upcoming events.
