Camp Nou
The largest stadium in Spain and Europe, second largest association football stadium in the world.
Camp Nou, officially Spotify Camp Nou for sponsorship reasons, and often referred to in English as the Nou Camp, is a stadium in Barcelona and the home of La Liga club FC Barcelona since its opening in 1957. It is currently undergoing renovation, and with a planned increased seating capacity of 105,000 it will retain its position as the largest stadium in terms of seating capacity in Spain and Europe, as well as the second largest association football stadium, while becoming the fifth-largest overall stadium in the world.
Quick Facts
- Full name
- Spotify Camp Nou
- Location
- Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
- Built
- 1954–1957
- Opened
- 24 September 1957
- Renovated
- 1982, 1993–1994, 2023–present
- Expanded
- 1982, 2023–present
- Surface
- GrassMaster Hybrid grass (5% synthetic fibres, 95% natural grass)
- Scoreboard
- Sony
Lore & Background
The construction of the Camp Nou started on 28 March 1954 as Barcelona's previous stadium, Camp de Les Corts, had no room for expansion. Although originally planned to be called the Estadi del Barcelona, the more popular name Camp Nou was used. The June 1950 signing of László Kubala provided further impetus to the construction of a larger stadium. The architects were Francesc Mitjans and Josep Soteras, with the collaboration of Lorenzo García-Barbón. On 24 September 1957, the Camp Nou was inaugurated. The stadium's capacity has varied greatly over the years, opening at 106,146, and growing to 121,401 for the 1982 FIFA World Cup.
Reader's Guide
Camp Nou has hosted two European Cup/Champions League finals in 1989 and 1999, two European Cup Winners' Cup finals, four Inter-Cities Fairs Cup final games, five UEFA Super Cup games, four Copa del Rey finals, two Copa de la Liga finals, and twenty-one Supercopa de España finals. It also hosted five matches in the 1982 FIFA World Cup (including the opening game), half of the four matches at the 1964 European Nations' Cup, and the football tournament's final at the 1992 Summer Olympics. Renovation of the stadium commenced after the end of the 2022–2023 season. Final completion of all renovations is scheduled for June 2026, although the stadium reopened in November 2025 at a reduced capacity.
Did You Know?
- The stadium was inspired by De Kuip, home of Feyenoord, which was built in 1937.
- Barcelona's record attendance was set on 5 March 1986 in the European Cup quarter-final against Juventus in front of 120,000 spectators.
- The Camp Nou houses the second-most visited museum in Catalonia, the Barcelona Museum, which receives more than 1.2 million visitors per year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Camp Nou located?
Camp Nou stands in the Les Corts district of Barcelona, Catalonia, serving as the monumental home base for FC Barcelona since its opening in 1957. It remains one of the most iconic landmarks in Spanish football history.
What is the seating capacity of Camp Nou?
With a current approximate capacity of 99,354 spectators, it ranks as one of the largest football stadiums in Europe. The venue once held a record attendance of 120,000 fans during a match against Juventus in 1986.
When did Camp Nou first open its doors?
The stadium officially opened in 1957 to accommodate the growing success of FC Barcelona. Since then, it has witnessed countless La Liga titles and Champions League victories that define the club's legacy.
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