Following a prolonged absence from its temple, FC Barcelona will return to Camp Nou this Saturday, the stadium that has shaped the club'...
Following a prolonged absence from its temple, FC Barcelona will return to Camp Nou this Saturday, the stadium that has shaped the club's history since 1957. The return comes with the authorization to enter Phase 1B, allowing the stadium to partially reopen and accommodate over 45,000 fans—a significant step for Espai Barça.
The homecoming aligns with a day highly anticipated by supporters: the Spotify Camp Nou will once again feature an official game, as Barça faces Athletic Club in a shared celebration of the stadium's return.
The most significant construction endeavor in the club's history
The ongoing renovation is a component of Espai Barça, an initiative designed to transform the stadium into the biggest and most advanced sports and entertainment complex in the heart of a major city.
Following the authorized partial reopening, the public will now have the opportunity to view several of the project's most prominent developments. The side grandstand includes new and fully functional spaces, featuring larger entrances, renovated staircases, and modernized evacuation systems that comply with updated safety regulations.
The internal systems have also been strengthened, including the communication networks and the stadium's power and control mechanisms, with connectivity planned to handle matches involving tens of thousands of devices operating at the same time.
Technical fields have also made a significant qualitative advancement. The players' tunnels and dressing rooms have been restructured to enhance internal movement and elevate the professionalism of the players' environment. Furthermore, a new, effective sports lighting system has been put in place, aligning with present and upcoming broadcasting standards. Additionally, some sections of the stadium's outer structure have been renovated to facilitate ongoing construction as the stadium progressively accommodates more spectators.
And what remains ahead?
What guests will witness today is merely the start. Over the next few months, the upper levels will be progressively extended, with the goal of achieving a total capacity of over 105,000 fans, positioning the new Spotify Camp Nou as the biggest stadium in Europe.
The full development of the new third level, one of the most notable architectural elements of the final plan, is scheduled, along with the installation of a 360º roof that will incorporate solar panels, energy collection systems, and sustainable management technology.
Continued progress will be achieved on the innovation ring that will define the future fan experience: large screens, larger food areas, interactive zones, new pathways, reimagined VIP sections, and a museum that has been entirely redesigned and incorporated into the stadium. All these elements will be part of the project that Nikken Sekkei, IDOM, and b720 have been refining over recent years to align with more efficient and modern standards while preserving the original architecture.
The main objective is to transform the stadium into not just a reference point, but also the biggest and most sophisticated sports and entertainment complex situated in the heart of a major city, an architectural, technological, and social landmark that will signify the new era for FC Barcelona.
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This Saturday, though, the technical elements will be less important. Following nearly three years at Montjuïc, Barça is returning home with a celebration worthy of its legacy. Fans are heading back to the venue where the club's most memorable moments have occurred, and the Camp Nou is set to begin a new exciting chapter.
The stadium entrance will be available from 14:15, two hours prior to the game start. From that time onward, supporters can experience a music performance by Mon DJ, who will be responsible for setting a lively mood before the match.
Approximately 15 minutes prior to the start of the match, following the warm-up, the pair Figa Flawas will energize the audience with their popular songs. When the athletes step onto the field, the Cor Jove del Orfeó Català will present a unique rendition of the 'Cant del Barça' accompanied by a fireworks show synchronized with the music.
At halftime, The Tyets, one of the most well-known bands in the Catalan music scene, will take the stage to offer musical entertainment for the first team. The club mentions that these are some of the surprises arranged to make the day a memorable celebration.
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