Key Takeaways
- Barcelona expect to earn an extra €80 million per season once the stadium expansion finishes.
- The capacity will rise from 62,000 to 105,000 when the third tier opens next April.
- Full financial benefits will not arrive until the 2028-29 season due to temporary relocation for roof construction.
Since returning to the Spotify Camp Nou last November, FC Barcelona have enjoyed an unbeaten run in domestic fixtures. This strong home record has given Hansi Flick’s side a solid platform to challenge for the La Liga title.
The move back to their traditional ground has also improved the club’s finances. Matchday earnings have risen sharply compared to the low crowds at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in Montjuïc during the previous two campaigns.
At present, the stadium holds 62,000 supporters. However, this will rise to 105,000 once workers finish the third tier. Officials expect this stage to finish next April.
According to figures from Cadena SER, the Catalan giants will earn an extra €80 million each season once the expansion is ready. Overall, Barcelona plan to gain €350 million in total income from these stadium improvements.
However, supporters must wait for the full financial rewards. The club will return to Montjuïc for the 2027-28 season while builders construct the roof. Work on this section starts in summer 2027. Therefore, Barcelona will not see the complete benefits until the 2028-29 campaign at the earliest.
Club directors hope the Espai Barça project will end their money problems. The scheme began in 2023 but has faced numerous delays. Once finished, it should bring stability to the club’s accounts.