FC Barcelona anticipates a four-month closure of Spotify Camp Nou to facilitate the installation of the stadium’s new roof membranes, potentially extending their temporary relocation to Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys through November. The club is mirroring design elements of the Metropolitan Stadium’s retractable roof as part of a complete renovation project.
The extended closure, beginning after the current 2025-26 season, will impact Barcelona’s home match schedule well into the 2026-27 season. This decision stems from the complex engineering required to cover the stands, a process demanding uninterrupted access for construction crews. While UEFA initially scheduled the October 18th match against Olympiacos at the partially completed Camp Nou, club officials haven’t ruled out continuing to host games at Montjuïc beyond that date, citing both seating capacity and financial considerations.
Barcelona’s leadership, headed by Joan Laporta, is prioritizing a phased return to the renovated Camp Nou, aiming for a facility that echoes the modern aesthetic and functionality of venues like the Metropolitan Stadium. The installation of the zenith plane, as documented by Eduardo Barea on YouTube, is a critical step in this transformation.The club initially planned to reopen the stadium on October 18th against Girona,but that timeline is now uncertain.
The current strategy involves completing the 2026-27 season playing all home matches away from Camp Nou, and potentially beginning the following season at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys as well. This temporary arrangement allows for the uninterrupted installation of the roof, a key feature intended to enhance the fan experiance and modernize the iconic stadium.
