Barcelona is preparing to host Valencia on September 14, albeit in a limited capacity of 27,000 fans due to ongoing renovations at Camp Nou. These renovations, originally slated for completion last season, are now projected to continue into the 2025-26 campaign. Currently, Phase 1a of the project will allow the main grandstand and south goal to be operational, while future phases will increase capacity first to 45,000 and ultimately to 105,000. The club must secure safety certificates from local authorities to move forward with hosting matches.
Barcelona is set to host Valencia on September 14 with a reduced capacity of 27,000 fans due to ongoing renovations at Camp Nou. The renovations are expected to extend into the 2025-26 campaign, with only part of the stadium open for the game.
Phase 1a of the renovations includes the main grandstand and the south goal, allowing for 27,000 spectators at the first match. Phase 1b will increase capacity to 45,000 before full completion allows 60,000 fans.
Barcelona has successfully navigated challenges from relocating to the Estadi Olympic Lluis Companys during renovations, achieving a league and cup double last season. They will play their first matches of the new Liga season away.
Completion of Camp Nou renovations involves obtaining multiple safety certificates from the city council, including a completion certificate and an environmental control certificate, against the backdrop of a rigorous timeline for increasing capacity.
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