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Barcelona Stage Sold-Out Open Training at Renovated Camp Nou as Return Nears

The session served as an operational trial before city approval that would lift capacity to about 45,000.

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A general view of the stadium shows that the upper tiers are still under construction

Overview

  • Approximately 23,000 supporters attended Friday’s test event, with all tickets for the open session sold out in advance.
  • Barcelona currently hold an initial occupancy licence of roughly 26,000–27,000 and are awaiting a second permit to host official matches with around 45,000 fans.
  • President Joan Laporta has cited November 22 or 29 as tentative match dates, contingent on final inspections and the Phase 1B licence.
  • Significant works remain, with the upper tier and roof unfinished and cranes and scaffolding still in place, even as the first two tiers are in use.
  • Tickets for the event were priced at €5 for members and €10 for the general public, and a minor incident was reported with three VIP seats damaged by fans standing on them.