Barcelona announced today that the long-awaited return to their historic Camp Nou stadium has been postponed until mid-February 2025 due to ongoing modernization and expansion work. The Spanish club had initially hoped to return by the end of 2024, but delays in construction have forced them to push back the timeline.
The club confirmed that their La Liga home fixtures against Valencia on January 26 and Alaves on February 2 will continue to be held at the temporary Montjuic Olympic Stadium, which is currently serving as their home ground. This decision follows UEFA regulations, which prevent clubs from switching stadiums during the Champions League’s early stages. Additionally, the logistical challenges and added costs of managing two stadiums concurrently contributed to the delay.
Barcelona aims to return to Camp Nou for their league match against Rayo Vallecano on February 16, 2025, marking the first competitive match at the revamped stadium. The club had originally planned for a partial reopening of the Camp Nou by the end of this year, with a capacity of 62,000 seats.
The full completion of the stadium’s expansion, part of the larger “Espai Barca” project, is now expected by the summer of 2026. The final version of the iconic venue will boast a capacity of 105,000, with a newly installed roof and state-of-the-art facilities.
Work on the stadium began in June 2023 but faced delays due to complications with permits and concerns over working conditions. As a precaution, Barcelona has requested to extend their contract for the use of Montjuic Olympic Stadium until March 31, 2025, ensuring a smooth transition as the Camp Nou’s redevelopment continues.