FC Barcelona is currently engaged in negotiations with the Barcelona City Council concerning the potential rental of the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys. The agreement would span a significant part of the 2027-28 season. This comes shortly after the team’s return to Spotify Camp Nou in November, with a temporary relocation once again being considered.
Despite their return, Camp Nou is still undergoing extensive renovations. Currently, the stadium’s capacity is limited to just over 60,000 spectators, with the first two tiers of seating completed. Work is progressing on the third tier, which will eventually increase the stadium’s capacity to 105,000. The club aims to host full crowds next season once the third tier is finished. However, a move back to Montjuic is anticipated for the following year when the installation of a new roof is scheduled.
Barcelona and City Council Discussing Montjuic Relocation
According to Cadena SER, Barcelona is in discussions with the Council to secure the use of the Olympic stadium for the majority of the 2027-28 season. The proposed plan involves scheduling away matches towards the end of the 2026-27 season and at the beginning of the subsequent campaign to minimize disruption to Barcelona’s fixture list. The roof construction is expected to continue throughout this period.
The Spanish radio outlet indicates that the current talks are focused on Barcelona having access to the stadium until at least January or February, thereby covering a substantial portion of the season. The new roof represents the final major element of the ongoing renovation project.
Potential Delays in Camp Nou Project
This potential relocation is contingent upon Barcelona meeting its construction deadlines for the Camp Nou renovations, which have faced delays since work commenced in 2023. The initial return to Camp Nou was postponed by a full year, and it remains uncertain whether the revised deadlines for next season will be met. The entire renovation project, initially planned for completion within three years, now appears likely to take closer to 4.5 years.
Barcelona in negotiations to return to Montjuic for majority of 2027-28 season
FC Barcelona is in talks with the Barcelona City Council regarding the rental of the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys for a significant portion of the 2027-28 season. The club recently returned to Spotify Camp Nou in November, but a subsequent period away from their home ground is now being considered.
Even with their return, Camp Nou is undergoing substantial renovations. Currently, only just over 60,000 fans are permitted entry, with the first two tiers of the stadium constructed. Work on the third tier is in progress, with the ultimate goal of increasing the capacity to 105,000. Barcelona intends to reach this full capacity next season once the third tier is completed. However, they may need to return to Montjuic the following year for the installation of a new roof.
Barcelona Discussing Return to Estadi Lluis Companys
As reported by Cadena SER, Barcelona is in negotiations with the Council to rent the Olympic stadium for the majority of the 2027-28 season. The current proposal is to schedule away games for the latter part of the 2026-27 season and the beginning of the following campaign to lessen the impact on Barcelona’s schedule. Construction on the roof would then continue into the season.
The Spanish radio outlet explains that the discussions are for Barcelona to have stadium access through January or February, covering the bulk of the season. The roof is the final major construction phase of the renovation work.
Camp Nou Renovation Delays
This plan is naturally dependent on Barcelona meeting its deadlines for the Camp Nou work, which has not been the case since construction began in 2023. The return to Camp Nou was delayed by a full year, and it is unclear whether they will meet the new deadlines for next season. The entire project was originally slated for completion within three years, but it now looks set to take closer to 4.5 years.
Barcelona in talks over return to Estadi Lluis Companys
FC Barcelona is in negotiations with the Barcelona City Council regarding the rental of the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys for a significant part of the 2027-28 season. The Blaugrana only recently returned to Spotify Camp Nou in November, but another period away from their home stadium is already being considered.
Even with their return, Camp Nou is undergoing extensive renovations. Currently, only just over 60,000 fans are allowed entry, with the first two tiers of the stadium constructed. Work on the third tier is ongoing, with the ultimate goal of increasing capacity to 105,000. Next season, Barcelona aims to reach that figure once the third tier is complete. However, they may have to return to Montjuic the year after when the new roof is installed.
Barcelona in talks over return to Estadi Lluis Companys
As per Cadena SER, Barcelona is currently in negotiations with the Council to rent the Olympic stadium for the majority of the 2027-28 season. The plan is to schedule away games for the end of the 2026-27 season and the start of the following campaign to minimize the impact on Barcelona’s schedule. Work on the roof would then continue into the season.
The Spanish radio outlet explains that the talks are for Barcelona to have access to the stadium through to January or February, covering the majority of the season. The roof is the final major piece of work to be completed in the renovation.
Camp Nou Delays
This, of course, relies on Barcelona meeting their deadlines on the Camp Nou work, which has not been the case since work began in 2023. The return to Camp Nou was delayed by a full year, and it is not clear whether they will meet the fresh deadlines for next season. The full project was due to be completed within three years, but looks set to be closer to 4.5 years.
