Camp Nou renovation works are progressing slowly
The latest pictures from the Camp Nou construction site show that the upgrade plans for Barcelona‘s legendary stadium are still behind schedule. The Catalan giants have invested a whopping 1.25 billion pounds (approx. 1.6 billion US dollars) to “completely renovate” their historic home. The renovated stadium was originally scheduled to be opened in November 2024, when the club celebrates its 125th anniversary.
Delays to the renovation plan
However, this deadline has passed and there has been no official announcement as to when the Camp Nou stadium will reopen to fans. The ambitious project aims to increase the capacity of the Catalan football “sacred place” from 99,354 seats to 105,000 seats.
Current state of construction
- Uninstalled seats: Thousands of seats have not yet been installed.
- Roof work: According to sources at Relevo, the roof of the stadium is not expected to be finished until the summer of 2026.
Possible return date
Despite the slow progress of the works, there are rumours that Barça could return to the Camp Nou in October 2025. For the time being, the team of manager Hans-Dieter Flick plays its home games at the 54,000-seat Olympic Stadium.
The future Camp Nou
If completed as designed, Camp Nou will be Europe’s largest stadium and a magnificent sight. However, it is still unclear when Lamine Yama and his teammates will be able to return to this legendary stadium.
Fans’ expectations
Fans also have a question: will Lionel Messi be able to fulfil his wish to play his last match as a player at Camp Nou? There is no answer to this question yet.
Summary
The renovation of Barcelona’s Camp Nou stadium is progressing slowly, and the return date is still uncertain. Although there are rumors that it may return in October 2025, the exact opening time is still a mystery. Fans are looking forward to the reopening of this legendary stadium, and they are also concerned about whether Messi will be able to play his last game at Camp Nou.
