Although Joan Laporta has stated in his last two speeches that "barring unforeseen circumstances, we will be able to play at Camp Nou by the end of the year", the situation is changing dynamically. However, we now know more about both the return date to the stadium and ticket prices.

All factors must be considered

Club vice-president for institutional issues Elena Fort reiterates that “we are working to make the stadium available before the end of the year.” However, it increasingly looks like the return to Spotify Camp Nou might not happen until 2025. One of the main goals is that when Barça returns to their home ground, they will never again move back to Montjuïc. Moreover, UEFA requires that at least 4 Champions League matches be played at the same stadium, meaning the Barça vs. Atalanta matches must be held at the Estadi Lluís Companys.

Estadi Olímpic de Montjuïc | © MM Groundhopping

This implies that a return to Camp Nou would only be possible in February, with February 2 against Alavés being the earliest potential date. Additionally, Joan Sentelles, operational director of Espai Barça, recently admitted in an interview with RNE that FC Barcelona has extended the rental of Montjuïc until March 31 "as a precaution."

Ticket distribution begins

At a recent press conference, all available information was shared with club members, whose numbers reached 133,164 as of June 30. All Camp Nou season ticket holders, as well as those who had season passes at the Estadi Olímpic, will be eligible for season tickets at the new stadium. However, availability will be limited: 45,000 season tickets will be available for La Liga and Copa del Rey matches, and 40,000 for Champions League games. Applications can be submitted from October 11 to 23. In this first phase, 17,699 members with Montjuïc passes will not need to apply.

Camp Nou | © FC Barcelona

If, as Fort predicts, demand is greater than supply, the club will hold a draw on October 24. Barcelona will then launch a pre-sale on October 25-27, with priority given to those members not selected in the draw. The half-season ticket prices, announced at a press conference on October 7, range from €260 for the cheapest to €755 for the most expensive. The cheapest tickets will be behind the goals, while the most expensive will be along the sidelines. Prices will be: €295, €333, €355, €400, €450, €625, €685…

Joan Sentelles also clarified that the initial capacity will be around 62,000 spectators. At first, only 200 parking spaces will be available, and restrooms will also be accessible.