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Barcelona to Play Athletic at Reopened Spotify Camp Nou on Nov. 22

Municipal phase 1B approval lifts authorized capacity to 45,401.

Overview

  • City officials granted the Phase 1B first-occupancy license, opening the Lateral stand and enabling the immediate LaLiga return.
  • An open training on Nov. 7 drew about 22,000–23,000 fans as a successful test of access, evacuation and in-stadium services.
  • Ticketing includes a members’ presale followed by general sale, with nominal digital tickets delivered 24 to 3 hours before kickoff and a special season pass in effect.
  • Work continues on Phase 1C to bring the North Stand online and raise capacity to roughly 62,000 before full third-tier completion targeted for late 2026.
  • Barcelona is negotiating with UEFA to host the Dec. 9 Champions League match against Eintracht Frankfurt at Camp Nou, with final confirmation still pending.