UEFA grants Barcelona permission to host Champions League matches at the renovated Camp Nou. Officials confirm that the stadium meets all safety requirements. As a result, fans celebrate this long-awaited return. The club submitted a request earlier this month.
Then UEFA reviews the details and approves it quickly. Furthermore this decision marks a key step in Barcelona’s stadium project.
First Champions League Match
Barcelona hosts Eintracht Frankfurt on December 9, 2025. This game became the first European fixture at Camp Nou since renovations began. Meanwhile the stadium operates at partial capacity. Officials limit tickets to about 45,000 seats. Specifically the temporary setup allows 45,401 spectators. In addition, this setup ensures safety during ongoing work.
Renovation Journey
Construction starts in June 2023. Workers aim to expand capacity from 99,000 to 105,000 seats. However delays force the team to play elsewhere temporarily. The club uses the Olympic Stadium with 55,000 seats. They also play at the 6,000 seat Johan Cruyff Stadium. Now a test event in early November draws 23,000 fans to a training session.
Reinauguration Event
Barcelona reopens Camp Nou on November 22, 2025. They face Athletic Bilbao in La Liga. Consequently this match tests the new facilities fully. The project costs around 1.5 billion euros. Investors provide the funding. Moreover the club advances its transformation goals steadily.
Boost for Fans and Club
Supporters express excitement over the return. It revives the home advantage in Europe. Finally Barcelona strengthens its position in competitions with this upgrade.
This approval highlights progress in modernizing the venue. It also inspires other clubs to invest in infrastructure.
