Barcelona estimate more than €80 million in fresh revenue from Spotify Camp Nou

Barcelona estimate more than €80 million in fresh revenue from Spotify Camp Nou

The new Spotify Camp Nou is set to become the main economic engine of FC Barcelona and the cornerstone of the club’s future.

Within the club, there is a clear understanding that matchdays will be one of the primary sources of revenue.

Estimates are already being made regarding how much income the stadium will generate once the third tier is fully completed, specifically in terms of ticket sales,

As explained by journalist Adria Soldevila on Cadena SER (h/t SPORT), the club expect the new third tier to significantly increase annual ticketing income once the expansion is completed.

The use of this area will not be immediate. Barcelona have planned a phased opening throughout the next season, with the expectation that the new Camp Nou will reach full capacity, exceeding 105,000 seats.

Lateral and Main Stand

The first section of the third tier to become operational will be the lateral stand, scheduled for October this year. This section alone is expected to generate around €27 million per season in ticketing revenue once fully operational.

The next phase will involve the main stand, between December and January. In this case, the projected income is slightly lower, at €25 million annually.

This difference is explained by how the space is used. Although season ticket prices are higher in this area, fewer tickets are sold due to the presence of complimentary allocations and spaces reserved for media.

Income will boost once the third tier seats are open. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)