Problems with the readiness of Barcelona’s new stadium, Spotify Camp Nou, continue. The club has still not received the necessary permits to open the venue, so the board is exploring alternative solutions. FC Barcelona has officially announced that the Champions League match against PSG scheduled for 1 October will take place at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.

Club works to secure permits

The match against the European champions will be held at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys because Spotify Camp Nou is unlikely to be ready in time. City authorities have emphasized that spectator safety is the top priority, and until it can be fully guaranteed, the stadium will not be allowed to host matches. In response, the club has started preparing its old home ground for the game.

FC Barcelona would like to thank its members and fans for their understanding and support throughout such a complex and exciting process as the return to the new Spotify Camp Nou. read the official statement. The club also announced that the 16,151 season ticket holders from 2023/24 and 2024/25 at Montjuïc will have a 24-hour window for early ticket purchase.

© Stadionvoyeur | Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys (Estadi Olímpic de Montjuïc)

Contingency plan – two different stadiums

The group stage matches of the Champions League are set to be played at two different stadiums. The club has submitted a request to UEFA to begin playing at Montjuïc and then return to Camp Nou once the works are completed. UEFA is currently reviewing the proposal and will soon make a final decision. FC Barcelona stresses that the change of venue is not intended to gain any sporting advantage, but is solely due to construction delays. UEFA regulations are designed to prevent a situation where a team could benefit from switching stadiums, for example because of a better pitch condition or larger capacity.

Barcelona will try to convince UEFA, which has not rejected the proposal so far. The organization is analyzing the situation and will announce its decision soon, depending on progress at Camp Nou. After the PSG match, Barcelona’s next Champions League home game will be on 21 October against Olympiacos.