Athletics and football agree on how to share the Can Dragó facilities

The arrival of the cuatribarrado club will require a reorganisation of schedules, access, and activities at one of the main sports complexes in the north of Barcelona. The aim is to minimise disruption and ensure that athletics training and competitions can continue throughout the season.

The agreement sets out coordination mechanisms between both organisations to prevent football matches from interfering more than necessary with the usual running of the track. The needs of athletes, schools, and users who train daily at the venue will also be taken into account.

As part of the agreement, UE Sant Andreu will provide resources to strengthen the adapted athletics section of Club Atletisme Nou Barris. The support will also extend to the Special Olympics team and programmes aimed at children with functional diversity.

Club Atletisme Nou Barris will also gain visibility during Sant Andreu matches. Its image will appear in the LED advertising displayed at matches played by the team in Nou Barris, giving greater exposure to its sporting and inclusive activities.

The two organisations will set up a monitoring committee to resolve any issues that may arise. Their representatives will review compliance with schedules, access security, and the compatibility of matches with competitions scheduled on the track.

The athletics club maintains that Can Dragó must continue to be a priority space for this discipline. For this reason, it will ensure that the changes are temporary and that the facilities return to normal operation once the works at Narcís Sala are completed.

The agreement will allow UE Sant Andreu to continue its activities without halting the sports programmes at Can Dragó. For users of the complex, the main change will be a season with more activity and some schedule adjustments, but also new investments in adapted sport and inclusion.