🎥 Barcelona reach major milestone with new turf at Camp Nou

Barcelona have reached a major milestone in their return to Camp Nou with the pitch being laid on Tuesday.

A clip on social media shows the grass being put down at the revamped stadium although as to when the team will start playing at the iconic ground is still unknown.

🎥Barcelona have started to put the pitch at the Camp Nou.pic.twitter.com/meKTfB760r

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Club officials and local authorities continue to manage the delayed timeline carefully. While Barcelona had initially aimed to resume matches at Camp Nou by August—specifically for the Joan Gamper Trophy on 10 August—that date has been officially ruled out due to pending construction permits, prompting the club to relocate the prestige match to their Johan Cruyff Stadium.

In recent days, a technical and operational trial was conducted at the stadium. On 28 July, the club carried out extensive tests focusing on systems critical to match-day logistics—lighting, evacuation routes, fire detection, signage and accessibility in the South stand and VIP areas. Barcelona are targeting a partial reopening on 14 September, capped at around 60% capacity, equating to approximately 62,000 seats, for a La Liga match against Valencia.

Despite these preparations, observers note continued delays across the broader redevelopment. While the pitch is ready and key operational elements are being tested, the third tier of seating and the stadium’s roof remain under construction and are now postponed until summer 2026, with full completion expected in mid‑2026.

Once fully complete, the upgraded stadium will hold around 105,000 spectators, making it the largest in Europe. The renovation includes improved VIP facilities, museum space, and modern accessibility features—all part of the ambitious €1.5 billion Espai Barça project aimed at boosting matchday revenue and club sustainability.

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