🏟️ Renovation Progress — What’s Done
After demolition and foundational work wrapped up successfully under construction contractor Limak, structural milestones—including service rings beneath stands—have been achieved .
The playing pitch has been relaid, with drainage installed and new hybrid grass planted by mid‑April .
Roof trusses are nearing completion: only five remain, though the actual canopy installation won’t begin until 2026 .
On Reddit, fans note:
“Tier 1 and tier 2 will be completed before the next season start… The roof will be done in off‑season i.e. Jun‑Aug 2026.”
🏷️ Capacity During Renovation
Initial reopening phases — covering Tiers 1 & 2 and VIP rings — are expected to support around 50,000–60,000 seats .
Once fully completed, Camp Nou will reach a capacity of approximately 105,000, making it the largest stadium in Europe .
⏳ Timeline & Permitting
Original reopening was aimed for December 2024 or March 2025; that got pushed to August 10, 2025—for the Joan Gamper Trophy—then again to mid‑September .
As of July 2025, this August Gamper event is officially canceled due to the stadium not yet being licensed for occupancy .
Barcelona’s new hope: the 4th La Liga round (Sept 13–14, 2025) clashes against Valencia—conditional on municipal licensing .
Full renovation—including the roof—should conclude by mid‑2026 (expected June), with complete inauguration slated for the 2026–27 season .
📢 Licensing & Budget Pressures
Despite securing building and activity permits, Camp Nou still lacks the first-occupancy licence—a complex municipal process likely to take 5–6 months .
Project cost: officially €960M, but estimates run up to €1.3B+ .
🎥 Visual Update
This YouTube video shows last week’s progress: trusses nearing completion, but overall work still ongoing—highlighting why the timeline has shifted and the need for cautious optimism.
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