If you’re heading to Barcelona hoping to see Spotify Camp Nou, here’s where things actually stand. The stadium is still under renovation, but FC Barcelona is back playing home matches there. The first one is against Athletic Club on August 16, 2026, and tickets are already on sale.
footpicshd/FlickrSpotify Camp Nou is reopening for matches, construction is still going
Match days are back at Spotify Camp Nou starting August 2026, but the stadium isn’t finished. Until then, here’s what else is worth doing:
FC Barcelona Immersive Tour & Museum: interactive exhibits, an audio guide, a 360° Camp Nou Live show, and a viewpoint over the construction site.
FC Barcelona Shop for official shirts, scarves, and gifts.
Get around the whole city on the Hop-On Hop-Off Bus
The Barcelona Card covers public transport plus discounts at other attractions.
What’s going on at Spotify Camp Nou?
Spotify Camp Nou is in the middle of a huge renovation project. The goal is to turn it into one of the most advanced and impressive stadiums in the world. They’re upgrading everything, adding a roof, boosting the seating capacity to 105,000, and modernizing the entire structure. It’s part of the larger Espai Barça redevelopment plan.
This is exciting for fans, but it means the stadium is closed to visitors for now.
When will Spotify Camp Nou reopen?
Match days return first. FC Barcelona’s home schedule for the 2026/27 La Liga season is confirmed at Spotify Camp Nou starting August 16, 2026, and tickets are on sale now.
Full construction, including the covered roof and the new third tier, has slipped past the original targets, and there’s no confirmed finish date. Expect to watch matches in a stadium that’s still partly a building site. The classic pitchside stadium tour hasn’t returned either.
What can you visit instead?
Alongside match tickets, two things are open right now: the FC Museum and the FC Barcelona Official Shop.
Other things to do
Whether you’re a football fan or not, there are so many things to do in Barcelona.
- Visit Sagrada Família, Park Güell and other Gaudí masterpieces.
- Food, beaches, local culture, and amazing views.
- Visit world-class museums like the Picasso Museum and MNAC.
- Take in panoramic views from Montjuïc Hill and its cable car.
- Enjoy tapas and Catalan cuisine at local restaurants and food tours.