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Barcelona Seeks Phase 1C Approval to Lift Camp Nou Capacity for First 2026 Home Match

The push aims to restore matchday revenue with a roughly 16,000-seat boost that would reopen the Gol Nord sections.

Overview

  • Barcelona has submitted a Phase 1C application to the City Council to open the remaining parts of the first two tiers behind the Gol Nord.
  • Camp Nou is currently licensed for about 46,000 seats under Phase 1B; approval would take capacity to roughly 62,000, a 16,000–17,000 increase.
  • The club is targeting the first home game of 2026 against Real Oviedo for the expanded opening, with late January reported as the window and approval still pending.
  • Construction has continued at pace through the Christmas period, with a run of away fixtures creating time to advance work without interrupting matches.
  • Work on the third tier will carry into next season, with a planned final capacity of around 105,000 once the full renovation is complete.