Overview

• FC Barcelona postponed its August 10 Camp Nou inauguration because incomplete works prevented securing the necessary government license for even a partial reopening.
• The preseason Joan Gamper Trophy will be held at the 6,000-seat Estadi Johan Cruyff instead of Camp Nou.
• La Liga season will begin with three consecutive away fixtures and the home opener against Valencia remains uncertain as extensive works continue.
• Barcelona is considering extended use of the Estadi Lluís Companys for early home matches if no new Camp Nou reopening date is set.
• The €1 billion-plus overhaul that began in summer 2023 includes a new third tier, VIP areas and roof upgrades and is scheduled to finish in summer 2026 with a 105,000-seat capacity.