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Barcelona Moves Oct. 1 Champions League Home Match vs. PSG to Montjuïc as Camp Nou Permits Still Pending

City authorizations for match operations at the rebuilt stadium have not been granted.

Overview

  • Barcelona confirmed the PSG fixture will be played at the Olympic Stadium because approvals to reopen Spotify Camp Nou have not arrived.
  • The club let its Montjuïc rental lapse after planning a return to Camp Nou, so the first two league home games were held at the 6,000-seat Johan Cruyff stadium.
  • UEFA requirements preclude using the Johan Cruyff venue for group-stage matches, making Montjuïc the viable European option.
  • Montjuïc previously served as Barcelona’s alternate home ground across the past two seasons.
  • The club is working toward a partial reopening ahead of a targeted 2026 completion, when capacity is planned to rise to about 105,000.