The third tier of Camp Nou will have to wait until 2027 to welcome fans

Were you hoping to check out the new third tier at Camp Nou on your next visit? You’ll need to be patient: although the structure is almost finished, general admission won’t be allowed for a few more years.

Barça’s board has decided that the new third tier will only open to the public once the stadium’s roof is fully completed. According to current plans, this won’t happen before the 2027/28 season. Until then, the upper stand will remain closed to fans, even though its new silhouette can already be seen above Les Corts.

VIP areas take priority for funding

In the meantime, the club is focusing all its efforts on finishing the VIP areas. This is no coincidence: these exclusive spaces are essential for securing the revenue needed to finance the ambitious stadium renovation. Priority access to these boxes and premium areas has become the key piece in Barça’s financial puzzle.

Will season ticket prices go up?

The board isn’t ruling out a review of season ticket prices once all the work is finished. The reasoning is clear: with the stadium fully covered, the old cheapest seats—according to the club—were well below market value. So, when the time comes, it wouldn’t be surprising to see an update to prices across the stands.

A renewed Camp Nou, but with a wait

The transformation of Camp Nou is moving forward, but fans will have to wait to enjoy all its new features. The club is opting for a phased opening, prioritising profitability and the VIP experience before allowing mass access to the new third tier. This strategy may be frustrating for those who dreamed of being the first in the new stands, but it follows a financial logic that sets the pace for the project. The future stadium promises comfort and modernity, though the price—in time and, probably, in euros—will be higher than many expected.