Overview

• Barcelona must secure outstanding occupancy and security permits before hosting the annual Joan Gamper Trophy on August 10 at Spotify Camp Nou
• Inspectors have cleared some licences but lingering access and safety requirements remain unresolved following recent stadium reviews
• If full approval does not arrive, the club may relocate the fixture to the 6,000-seat Estadi Johan Cruyff or limit Camp Nou attendance to 20,000–30,000 spectators
• A definitive decision on venue and capacity is expected in the coming days as the club awaits the city council’s verdict
• Camp Nou’s £1.25 billion Espai Barça overhaul, including its new third tier and roof installation, will now extend well into the 2026-27 season