Few cities are as tied to one football club as Barcelona is to Barça. Founded in 1899, FC Barcelona describes itself as “més que un club”, more than a club, and for many Catalans it has long been a symbol of identity as much as a team. A visit in 2026 comes at an unusual moment: the club is back at a partly rebuilt Spotify Camp Nou, with a brand new museum. Here is how to make the most of it.

Spotify Camp Nou in 2026

Barça left Camp Nou in 2023 so that the stadium could be rebuilt, and played at the Olympic stadium on Montjuïc while the work went on. The team came home on 22 November 2025, beating Athletic Club 4-0. Work continues on the third tier and the roof, and the stadium is opening in phases. Since a licence in March 2026, capacity has stood at about 62,652; the finished stadium is due to hold around 105,000, but no completion date has been announced.

The Barça Immersive Tour

The club museum has moved into a new 2,400 square metre space in the former ice rink beside the stadium. The Barça Immersive Tour covers the club’s history and its trophies, legends of the men’s and women’s teams, a space devoted to Lionel Messi and a 360-degree audiovisual show called Spotify Camp Nou Live. A viewpoint overlooks the construction site.

  • Museum ticket. From about €28, with audioguide, immersive room and viewpoint.
  • Spotify Camp Nou Experience. From about €69, adding a guided panoramic visit to the first tier of the stadium.
  • Match Day Tour. From about €149, on match days only, with pitchside access before kick-off. It does not include a match ticket.

During the works, the standard tickets do not include the pitch, dressing rooms, press room or players’ tunnel. From 19 October to 19 March the museum opens daily from 10am to 6pm, with shorter hours on match days and some holidays. It is closed on 25 December and 1 January.

Getting match tickets

Buy through the club’s official ticket site or its authorised agents. With capacity reduced during the rebuild, many seats go to season ticket holders, so big games such as El Clásico against Real Madrid sell out quickly and cost far more than league games against smaller clubs. Kick-off times in La Liga are often confirmed only a couple of weeks ahead, so keep your plans flexible. Arrive early: security checks take time, and the atmosphere builds in the streets around the stadium.

Getting to the stadium

Palau Reial and Les Corts on metro line L3, and Collblanc on L5 and the airport line L9 Sud, are each about 10 minutes’ walk away. On match nights the metro is busy, so allow extra time, and expect to walk.

RCD Espanyol

Barcelona’s second club, RCD Espanyol, plays at its own stadium in Cornellà-El Prat, on the city’s south-western edge. A match there is usually easier and cheaper to get into than Barça, and the Barcelona derby between the two is one of the most heated fixtures in Spain.

More football in the city

  • Barça Femení. The women’s team is one of the strongest in Europe. Check the club’s site to see where their matches are played, as they have used the Johan Cruyff Stadium, the club’s smaller ground at the Sant Joan Despí training complex.
  • Montjuïc. The Olympic stadium, home of the 1992 Games and Barça’s temporary home from 2023 to 2025, is free to view from outside on a walk around Montjuïc.
  • Bars. Watching a match in a neighbourhood bar is an experience in itself; Gràcia and Les Corts have plenty with screens.
  • Shirts. Buy official kit at the club shop by the stadium or in the city centre, and beware of fakes sold on the street.

Other sport in Barcelona

FC Barcelona also plays basketball, handball and futsal at the Palau Blaugrana next to the stadium. The Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix and MotoGP races are held at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Montmeló, north of the city, and the Barcelona Marathon runs through the streets each spring. For live listings of upcoming sport in the city, see our events pages.