Barça Is Back: The New Spotify Camp Nou Opens Its Gates
After more than two years of redevelopment, FC Barcelona returned to its spiritual home on November 22, hosting Athletic Club in the first La Liga match at the reimagined Spotify Camp Nou (and winning the game 4-0). It marked the beginning of a bold new chapter for one of football’s most iconic venues and for Spotify’s ongoing collaboration with the club.
Since 1957, Camp Nou has been a global destination for football fans and a symbol of FC Barcelona’s identity. With its reopening, Spotify Camp Nou emerges not just as a stadium but as a modern stage where football and entertainment converge.
Marc Hazan, Spotify’s Senior Vice President of Marketing and Partnerships, said, “As fans return and the next phase of Spotify Camp Nou’s evolution begins, we’re excited to help shape a new era where music and sport will come together like never before.”
The redesigned stadium is the centerpiece of Espai Barça, FC Barcelona’s ambitious modernization of its facilities and reimagination of the fan experience. Designed by Japanese architecture studio Nikken Sekkei, the updated stadium will eventually hold nearly 105,000 fans. For now, it reopens at a partial capacity of nearly 46,000.
With Spotify’s name on the stadium through 2034, the collaboration continues to deepen. Music and storytelling are being woven into the matchday experience and the broader life of the stadium, creating new ways for fans to connect with the game and with the artists they love.
“It is very exciting to return to our home and see all our members and fans enjoying a matchday,” said Manel del Río, General Manager at FC Barcelona. “After two years away, we come back to a completely new stadium that aims to become a benchmark facility in the world of sports and entertainment, generating new revenue and creating revolutionary experiences for everyone.”
As the next phase of Spotify Camp Nou begins, the stadium stands ready to host unforgettable moments in football, entertainment, and beyond.
To learn more about our partnership, be sure to visit the FC Barcelona hub on Spotify, and listen to the official Barça Matchday playlist below.
