Camp Nou returns – open training session for charity

More than two years after the renovation work on Camp Nou began, FC Barcelona will return to their stadium on November 7, where they will hold an open training session for the public, the Catalan club announced today.

"The first team of FC Barcelona will officially return to the Camp Nou stadium on Friday, November 7, to hold an open training session in front of their fans," the club’s statement said.

The session will serve as an “operational test” for the reigning Spanish champions ahead of the partial reopening of the stadium, which has been repeatedly delayed but is now scheduled to be completed by the end of 2025.

Ticket prices for the open training will be five euros for season ticket holders and ten euros for the general public, with all proceeds going to the charity project “Pulseras Blaugranas”, dedicated to supporting the mental health of hospitalized children and adolescents.

Around 23,000 spectators are expected to attend, in accordance with the permit issued by the Barcelona City Council, which temporarily limits the maximum capacity to 27,000 seats.

For the time being, Barcelona’s first team will continue to play their home matches at the Olympic Stadium in Montjuic, until they are authorized to host 45,000 fans at Camp Nou.

The construction delays have resulted in significant financial losses for the club, which heavily depends on revenue generated from its stadium.

Barcelona officials have estimated the total cost of the full reconstruction at 1.5 billion euros. Once completed, the new Camp Nou will have a capacity of 105,000 spectators, making it the largest stadium in Europe.

Following their 2–1 defeat to Real Madrid in El Clasico, Barcelona currently sit second in La Liga, five points behind their rivals from the capital.

Their next match will be played on Sunday at Montjuic against Elche.