Overview

• Barcelona obtained a modified license on August 5 permitting 27,000 supporters for the September 14 home match against Valencia and the September 21 fixture versus Getafe under Phase 1A
• Phase 1A will open the South Goal stand and main grandstand with Phase 1B and 1C planned to raise capacity to 45,000 and ultimately 62,000 seats once additional sections receive certification
• The club faces a two-week deadline to complete work on designated stands to obtain the Certificate of Completion of Work along with environmental and district safety permits
• Barcelona will inform La Liga and UEFA of its intention to host European home fixtures at Spotify Camp Nou pending final inspections to avoid relocating Champions League matches
• Repeated delays since late 2023 have forced home games at Estadi Johan Cruyff and Montjuïc Olympic Stadium, increasing financial strain and regulatory pressure