🎙️ Spotify Camp Nou Issues Official Release on the Joan Gamper Trophy
Barcelona’s iconic stadium, under its sponsor-branded name, has issued a statement outlining its stance on the upcoming Joan Gamper Trophy—a milestone event as the team returns after renovations.
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1. Administrative Progress ✅
The City Council’s Government Committee has granted provisional approval for modifications to the stadium’s activity and building license. This green light is a key administrative step toward obtaining the “first occupancy license,” which is necessary for reopening the stadium with fans present .
However, the council emphasized that final approval hinges on completing construction, particularly the underground infrastructure and first two tiers. Without these, they cannot yet issue the full occupancy permit .
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2. Confirmation of Return Game (August 10)
FC Barcelona has officially confirmed that its men’s first team will return to the Spotify Camp Nou on August 10, 2025, coinciding with the Joan Gamper Trophy .
The club states:
> “The Spotify Camp Nou will ‘vibrate once again’ on August 10,”
with a partial capacity expected at around 60,000 spectators (covering the lower two tiers) .
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3. Remaining Construction Tasks
Despite the reopening, construction work is set to continue throughout the 2025–26 season. Ongoing developments include:
Third tier completion
VIP dual ring installations
Full roof assembly
Interior fittings and surrounding urban enhancements
The final finishing touches will extend into summer 2026, when the stadium will reach its full capacity of 105,000 seats .
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4. Safety & Infrastructure Drills
Barcelona has confirmed it will conduct safety and operational drills—covering crowd flow, changing rooms, restrooms, and media zones—without spectators, to ensure readiness ahead of game day .
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5. Emotional & Symbolic Campaign
The club has launched “Tornem a casa, vibrem” (“Coming back home, feel the vibe”), a heartfelt campaign with citywide events and fan-first activations, underlining the emotional homecoming for players and supporters alike .
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6. Open Question: Opponent & Final Capacity
As of now, both the opponent for the August 10 match and the final permitted crowd size remain unconfirmed. Reports suggest Como 1907 as a likely contender . The final attendance hinges on:
City Council issuing the first occupancy license, which in turn depends on completing vital infrastructure work.
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Bottom Line
⚙️ Progress: License mods approved, but final green light pending.
📅 Date Confirmed: August 10, 2025 – partial reopening for the Gamper Trophy.
🏗️ Construction Continues: Working toward full stadium completion by summer 2026.
❤️ Campaign Launched: “Tornem a casa, vibrem” drives the emotional narrative.
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As August draws near, the spotlight will be on whether the Catalan authorities grant the final occupancy pass—and if everything ali
gns, Spotify Camp Nou will once again echo with the roars of 60,000+ fa
