Barcelona had hoped to be again on the Spotify Camp Nou by now, however delays imply that it extra possible that they return subsequent season. As such, the thought is for the primary workforce to see out their remaining dwelling matches within the present marketing campaign on the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, which has been their dwelling since summer season 2023.
Barcelona had initially deliberate to be returning to the Spotify Camp Nou in November 2024, nevertheless it quickly change into obvious that this may not be potential. Then, February 2025 was earmarked, however once more, it was deemed unattainable resulting from delays within the building work. And now it has been accepted that subsequent season will likely be when Hansi Flick’s aspect are again at their dwelling stadium.
It has been robust for Barcelona to be away from dwelling, significantly in a monetary sense. Matchday income for fixtures on the Estadi Olimpic may be very low in comparison with when the primary workforce performs on the Spotify Camp Nou, so there’s a nice need to be again as quickly as potential.
And in accordance with Relevo, the brand new thought is for Barcelona to return dwelling in September. They don’t count on to be granted approval to host matches by the beginning of the season, which is why they’re asking La Liga to play their first few fixtures of the 2025-26 marketing campaign away from dwelling, which might permit additional time for every thing to be prepared and ready.
Barcelona are hoping to mark their return to the Spotify Camp Nou by enjoying the Joan Gamper Trophy as its inaugural fixture. The match usually acts because the season-opener for the Catalan aspect, nevertheless it may now be postponed by just a few weeks as membership officers need the enduring fixture to be performed at their dwelling stadium, somewhat than on the Estadi Olimpic for the third successive season.