The timeline for the completion of renovations at Camp Nou continues to slide, leaving fans and subscribers in limbo. FC Barcelona has confirmed that they will not be returning to their historic ground this season, and there’s still no clarity on when they might be able to do so.
The club has announced that the remainder of the 2024/25 season will be played at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in Montjuïc. In an email sent to season ticket holders, Barcelona informed them of this development. As reported by El País, the set deadlines have repeatedly been pushed back. Initially, the club had hoped to return by November 2024, coinciding with their 125th anniversary celebrations. That plan soon morphed into a target of early 2025, then shifted to April, and finally a glimmer of hope for a limited return during the final matches of the season.
This anticipated return would only see 60% of the stadium's capacity due to incomplete third-level construction work. Currently, there is no confirmed date for when they'll grace the hallowed turf again at the Camp Nou, which has been off-limits since 2023. Speaking in February, Barcelona's VP Elena Fort expressed optimism about a return this season to RAC1. However, unforeseen circumstances have continually held up progress, complicating matters further.
This means that any potential Champions League semi-finals on May 6th or 7th, as well as the league derby set for the 10th or 11th, will also take place at the Estadi Olímpic. As of now, there's also a question mark over whether the next season could kick off at the iconic venue. Fans have been making their way to Montjuïc in the meantime, with the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the completion of work still very much in the air. The question remains: when will they finally return to the new Spotify Camp Nou?
