The club had initially reported that they would be able to reopen the fourth stand in mid-January for their first home game in 2026, but as has been the case throughout the project, progress has been hit by delays. Now, however, the City Council has given the green light to activate the final phase of its reopening plan, called ‘1C’, after its last inspection.
Barcelona grants the 1C license for Spotify Camp Nou
The capacity will be increased by around 16,000 fans, an increase of around a third of the stadium and therefore also an increase in revenue. MD says the new capacity until the end of the season will be 62,700. Their plan is to reopen the fourth tier for the home game against Sevilla this Sunday (4:15 p.m.), coinciding with election day. Joan Laporta and VÃctor Font compete for the presidency and the vote will take place on Sunday.
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Barcelona awaits UEFA’s approval against Newcastle United
The Catalans are also working to secure UEFA approval in time for next Wednesday’s Champions League match against Newcastle United, the second leg of their round of 16 tie. According to Cadena SER, but most of the new seats will go to club members. Barcelona has assured that 14,000 of the new available seats will be allocated to members, who will have the possibility of purchasing season tickets for the remainder of the campaign. The final phase is the reopening of the third division, which is not expected until next season.