A current report by has indicated that Barcelona are contemplating internet hosting their first La Liga house match of the 2025/26 season towards Valencia on the a lot smaller Estadi Johan Cruyff (6,000 seats) if the Spotify Camp Nou allow shouldn’t be prepared by mid‑September.
Barcelona’s long-awaited return to Spotify Camp Nou has confronted repeated setbacks attributable to delays in securing the primary occupancy allow from the Barcelona Metropolis Council.
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Though the membership formally deliberate to host the standard Joan Gamper Trophy on 10 August 2025, totally because the vital permits couldn’t be obtained by then.
In late July, Barça over zones just like the tribune and the south purpose space.
The drills concerned security methods (lighting, sound, fireplace alarms, evacuation, signage) to arrange for a partial re-opening at about 60% capability (62,000 seats) on 14 September vs. Valencia.
The brand new stadium shouldn’t be operation-ready
Barcelona won’t play their first la Liga house sport at Spotify Camp Nou. (Picture by David Ramos/Getty Photos)
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Moreover, the pitch was laid on 29 July 2025, marking a big milestone, although ultimate licensing stays pending.
Renovations proceed, particularly on the third tier, roof and VIP areas, that are anticipated to be accomplished solely by 2026.
In the meantime, it’s to be famous that La Liga has agreed to let Barça play the primary 4 league matches away (August into early September), pushing their house debut to league matchday 4 (13–14 September) vs. Valencia, offered licensing is granted in time.
UEFA has additionally been requested to permit Barcelona to start their Champions League marketing campaign away from house, given the stadium state of affairs.
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Nevertheless, after current developments, it seems that whereas Barcelona hoped for a partial debut at Camp Nou with 60,000 followers, plan B can be taking part in within the Johan Cruyff Stadium to keep away from any additional delays or disruption to the league schedule.