Camp Nou
Camp Nou: A Building Site That Is Also a Football Stadium
FC Barcelona returned to Camp Nou on November 22, 2025, after 900 days of playing home matches at the Olimpic Lluis Companys stadium on Montjuic while the Espai Barca renovation project progressed. The return was partial: as of March 2026, the stadium is operating with a capacity of approximately 62,000 seats, having been granted phased permission by Barcelona City Council as construction sections complete. The full 105,000-capacity project, which would make Camp Nou the largest stadium in Europe, is not expected to be complete until at least 2027.
This matters for visitors because the stadium experience is currently in transition. Parts of the traditional stadium tour are inaccessible due to ongoing construction. The FC Barcelona Museum, however, remains open and operational throughout the renovation, and it continues to be one of the most visited museums in Spain at around 1.5 million visitors per year.
The Museum and Tour
The collection covers the club’s history from its 1899 founding by Swiss businessman Hans Gamper through six European Cup wins, the era of Johan Cruyff, the five Ballon d’Or period of Lionel Messi, and the current squad. The trophies, press room, and changing room access that form part of the stadium tour have been adapted for the construction phase. Check the current tour format and pricing (typically around EUR 26-30 for adults) on the official fcbarcelona.com website, as what is accessible changes as phases of the build complete.
Tickets sell out in peak summer. Book at least a week ahead for July and August.
Watching a Match
La Liga matches at Camp Nou are now accessible again, though with the reduced current capacity creating a more exclusive allocation than the full stadium usually produces. Ticket prices range from EUR 50 for standard seats to EUR 400 or more for premium. The club’s website is the safest purchase point; secondary market tickets run substantially higher. European competition match tickets have separate allocation processes.
El Clasico
The twice-yearly La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid is the most-watched club football match in the world. Tickets are allocated to club members first; for casual tourists the realistic options are watching in a bar (the entire city functions as a viewing venue for these matches), authorised resale at a significant premium, or accepting that this specific fixture requires very long advance planning.
The Neighbourhood
The Les Corts district surrounding Camp Nou is a residential area of western Barcelona, largely untouristy. Bar Marcelo and Can Cortada on Travessera de les Corts are the traditional pre-match spots for local supporters. Post-match, the area empties via Metro Line 3 (Palau Reial or Les Corts stops) efficiently. Avoid the restaurants immediately outside the stadium perimeter on match day – prices double and quality doesn’t.
Metro Line 3 from Placa de Catalunya to Palau Reial or Line 5 to Collblanc takes about 15 minutes and puts you within 500 metres of the stadium. Driving to Les Corts on match day is inadvisable.