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FC Barcelona has initiated plans to expand the Estadi Johan Cruyff, aiming to increase its capacity from 6,000 to 10,000 seats. The club's vice-president met with local officials to discuss the project.
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Barcelona take first steps to expand Estadi Johan Cruyff
FC Barcelona have taken the first step this week toward expanding the Estadi Johan Cruyff, reports Mundo Deportivo.
Indeed, current club vice-president Josep Cubells, accompanied by Espai Barça director Joan Centelles, met with Sant Joan Despi mayor Belen Garcia at the town hall earlier this week.
During the meeting, Cubells expressed the clubâs intention to increase the stadiumâs capacity from its current 6,000 seats to 10,000.
As per the report, the aim is to begin work on the project so it can be ready for the 2027/28 season, when the Barcelona first team may need an alternative venue for the opening matches.
This is because the final phase of the Spotify Camp Nou renovation, specifically the installation of the stadium roof, is scheduled for summer 2027.
The Barcelona first team might have to play a few games at Estadi Johan Cruyff in 2027/28. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
Although the initial plan is for the work to last four months, starting immediately after the 2026/27 season ends, past delays at Camp Nou have led the club to take precautions and prepare a solid backup plan well in advance.
Regardless of whether Estadi Johan Cruyffâs capacity is expanded to 10,000 and deemed suitable for hosting top-flight matches, Barcelona are .
The current seating capacity of Estadi Johan Cruyff is 6,000 seats.
The expansion project is being led by FC Barcelona's vice-president Josep Cubells and Espai Barça director Joan Centelles.
The planned new capacity for Estadi Johan Cruyff after the expansion is 10,000 seats.
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For the 2027/28 campaign, Barça would request to play their first three league matches away from home.
However, if construction extends beyond the expected four months and an alternative venue is required, Montjuic remains an option.
Barcelona, though, would prefer to avoid it due to the higher costs involved compared to temporarily relocating the first team to Estadi Johan Cruyff for a limited number of games.