Barcelona have received a major boost in their bid to return to the iconic Spotify Camp Nou, just in time for the Joan Gamper Trophy clash against Como on August 10.
Key Permit Approved by City Council
After several weeks of intense negotiations, the Barcelona City Council has granted the Activity and Construction License necessary for the ongoing redevelopment of Camp Nou. This approval came during a plenary session and marks a crucial milestone in the club’s push to host matches at their legendary home ground once again.
Without this permit, Barça would’ve been forced to wait until July 17, putting the entire Gamper Trophy match at risk.
Stadium Still Under Construction
Despite this breakthrough, Camp Nou won’t be fully ready until at least September. As a result, only a limited capacity of 25,000 to 35,000 fans will be allowed inside the stadium for the Gamper Trophy match. Either the North or South stands may be closed to meet safety and operational requirements.
Safety Measures and Next Steps
Barcelona are still in talks with both the City Council and Fire Department to finalize emergency exits and safety protocols – a mandatory step before the stadium can host any official event. A full emergency drill is already scheduled for July 28 to ensure all systems are in place.
The next target for the club is securing a First Occupancy Permit, which will officially authorize partial use of the stadium.