Barcelona will temporarily leave their home stadium, Camp Nou, again in 2027 as part of the ongoing reconstruction project. The club plans to spend the first half of the 2027-28 season at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, also known as Montjuïc. This move is necessary to allow construction workers to install the new roof, which requires materials and equipment to occupy areas currently used by the pitch.
The temporary departure is expected to last until January 2028, although the return date may be brought forward depending on the progress of construction. Vice-president Ferran Olivé confirmed that Barcelona will complete the current 2026-27 campaign at Camp Nou before moving to Montjuïc. The club originally left Camp Nou in May 2023 and spent two full seasons playing at Montjuïc while major reconstruction work was carried out.
The reconstruction project has been ongoing, with Barcelona returning to Camp Nou on November 22, 2025, after receiving approval to reopen the stadium at reduced capacity. The stadium's capacity has gradually increased as construction has progressed, but another temporary departure is necessary before the final stages can be completed. The renovated Camp Nou is planned to hold around 105,000 spectators.
The club has approved another €510 million in financing to complete the project, with €300 million allocated to finish work at Camp Nou and €210 million to cover cash-flow pressures created by delays. The overall Espai Barça financing has now reached €1.8 billion, with construction costs having risen considerably from the original plans. Barcelona's overall debt could eventually reach around €2.6 billion depending on repayment schedules.
The roof construction is expected to be completed during the first half of the 2027-28 campaign, with Reuters reporting that the overall stadium project is targeted for completion during the 2028-29 season. The completed stadium is also set to host the 2029 UEFA Champions League final, with UEFA officially selecting Camp Nou for the showpiece event.
Barcelona members approved the additional financing at the club's 2026 Ordinary General Assembly. The club has been working to complete the reconstruction project, which has been ongoing for several years. The temporary departure from Camp Nou is a necessary step to ensure the project is completed.
The final stages of the reconstruction project will see the completion of the roof and the increase in capacity to around 105,000 spectators. The club is working to ensure that the project is completed as soon as possible, with a return to Camp Nou targeted for January 2028. The 2029 UEFA Champions League final will be a major event for the club and the stadium.
Key points
- Barcelona will temporarily leave Camp Nou in 2027 for roof construction.
- The club plans to return to Camp Nou in January 2028.
- The renovated Camp Nou will hold around 105,000 spectators.
