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Joan Laporta reveals Barcelona will return to Camp Nou in 2026. VIP lounges open in January; demand already sky-high among elite investors.
After a dominant domestic season, capped by La Liga and Copa del Rey triumphs, Barcelona are preparing to return to their spiritual home: the Spotify Camp Nou.
Club president Joan Laporta confirmed that the long-awaited stadium reopening is set for the 2025/26 season, with matches returning mid-construction and full completion expected by summer 2026.
"Our plan is to play at the Camp Nou next season while finishing the final touches. The stadium will be 90% complete by December, and fully finished by summer 2026. VIP lounges should be operational by January 2026," Laporta told La Vanguardia.
The move will mark the end of Barcelona's stay at Montjuïc Olympic Stadium, where they’ve played during renovation works. Despite initial skepticism, Montjuïc turned out to be a lucky ground—Barcelona secured a domestic double and impressed fans with their attacking style under Hansi Flick, led by the sensational 17-year-old Lamine Yamal.
Demand skyrocketing for VIP seats
Barcelona’s new 105,000-capacity stadium is poised to become a financial juggernaut. According to Laporta, VIP seats have sold out rapidly, with high-net-worth clients from Qatar and Dubai—such as New Era Group—already paying €58 million of the projected €100 million commitment.
"We’re seeing enormous interest. Demand for VIP seating has been overwhelming. Investors and sponsors are fighting for space, which tells us the project is on solid footing," said Laporta.
Season tickets and revenue strategy
Initially, the stadium will only have 60,000 usable seats, meaning season ticket holders won’t return to their original seats immediately. The club will continue to use a rotating, democratic system similar to the one applied at Montjuïc.
As for stadium financing, repayments will only begin once the venue is operational. Revenue will be split into three parts:
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One-third to repay construction costs
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One-third reinvested into club operations
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One-third for unforeseen expenditures
Laporta remains confident: “Our financial modelling was conservative, and we expect income to exceed projections.”