BARCELONA have confirmed the official reopening date for the revamped Nou Camp.
The iconic stadium has been undergoing a period of redevelopment over the last two years.
It was initially expected to open at the end of last year, but a series of delays pushed the date back.
Now, six months on, the day of the official reopening has been confirmed.
Barcelona will return to the Nou Camp on August 10 for the Joan Gamper Trophy match – a yearly event which takes place just before the start of the LaLiga season.
However, the stadium will not be fully completed by then.
A club statement revealed that some areas of the ground are still being developed.
It read: “Remaining works include the completion of the new third tier, the dual VIP ring, the roof installation, and the final touches to various interior spaces, as well as the urban development of the stadium’s surrounding area.
“During this period, the Club will strive to ensure the highest level of comfort for members, fans, and visitors to the Spotify Camp Nou, facilitating access and adapting services to offer the best possible experience.”
The statement continued: “To celebrate this moment, FC Barcelona has launched an epic and emotional campaign under the slogan ‘Tornem a casa, vibrem’.
“The campaign includes a wide range of actions and activations across the city and digital platforms, aimed at reinforcing the connection between the Club, its fans, and the city of Barcelona—as well as with culers around the world.
“Some campaign elements have already been released, with more initiatives to follow and details to be shared through the Club’s official channels.
“With this return, FC Barcelona takes a symbolic and emotional step into the future, reclaiming its home in a new era that will culminate with the complete inauguration of the new stadium.”
Barcelona’s opponents for the Joan Gamper Trophy match are yet to be confirmed, although Serie A side Como are allegedly in the frame.
The stadium will operate at a reduced capacity between 50,000 and 60,000 fans when first opened.
It will then increase to 105,000 upon completion.
The new stadium is expected to cost Barcelona £1.25billion overall.
But it is also anticipated to earn the club an extra £25million per year in revenue.
Since leaving the Nou Camp, Barcelona have been playing their home matches at the nearby Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium.
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