By Marta Elena Casanova
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The Camp Nou: current status and temporary capacity
The “Espai Barça” project – a major transformation of FC Barcelona’s facilities that includes building a new Palau Blaugrana and other areas to create an innovative and sustainable sports and entertainment hub – is also revolutionizing the Camp Nou, which will become the largest stadium in Europe with a capacity of around 105,000 once completed.
However, the works that began in 2023 have experienced delays, and by August 10, the date of the historic Joan Gamper Trophy, the stadium will still not be fully ready.
For the occasion, Camp Nou would only be partially accessible, with a temporary capacity estimated at around 60,000 spectators. This is because some areas of the stadium are still under construction and cannot yet be used safely. As a result, the club has decided to move the match to the smaller Estadi Johan Cruyff, which can host around 6,000 people.
In the meantime, Barcelona continues to play its home matches at the Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium in Montjuïc until the renovations are completed. The new estimated date for the full reopening of Camp Nou remains September 2025, though it is still to be officially confirmed.
What’s new at the new Camp Nou
Once completed, the new Camp Nou will offer:
• Capacity for around 105,000 spectators, becoming the largest stadium in Europe.
• Full roof coverage, improving comfort and acoustics for fans and players.
• New VIP and hospitality areas for a premium experience.
• Cutting-edge technology, with LED screens, free Wi-Fi and digital payment systems.
• Environmental sustainability, with renewable energy systems and water recycling technologies.
The 2025 Gamper Trophy: Barcelona vs Como
On August 10, 2025, Barcelona will face a fresh and exciting name in Italian football, Como 1907, in what will be the 60th edition of the Trophy. Due to Camp Nou’s reduced capacity caused by ongoing construction, the match will be played at the Estadi Johan Cruyff, a smaller but modern stadium.
Como, who returned to the top flight last season, has a special connection with Barcelona thanks to coach Cesc Fàbregas and former Blaugrana players such as Sergi Roberto.
The new Camp Nou will be a technological and architectural jewel that will redefine European standards for football stadiums. Despite delays in the work, Barcelona aims to fully open the stadium by September 2025. In the meantime, the Gamper Trophy will be played in a smaller yet no less fascinating venue, offering fans a taste of the new Blaugrana era.
By Marta Elena Casanova
