Barcelona projecting annual revenue of €360 million from the Spotify Camp Nou | OneFootball

FC Barcelona are looking to the future with the Spotify Camp Nou as the central pillar of their economic recovery.

This was made clear by Manel del Rio, the club’s CEO, in an interview on TV3 in which he set out figures, timelines and context for what he described as the most strategic project for the club over the coming decades.

Del Rio explained that the club is waiting to obtain the 1C licence that would allow the opening of the Gol Nord stand and the supporters’ section.

This is a key step towards reaching a capacity of 62,000 spectators and could become a reality for the match against Real Oviedo, the first home game of 2026, scheduled for 24 or 25 January, if the City Council gives its approval.

“It will allow us to reach 62,000 seats and enable more members to enjoy what is their home, the Spotify Camp Nou,” he said.

Economic boost

Barcelona’s forecast is that the complete redevelopment, including the roof, will be finished by the end of 2027. However, the economic impact is expected to begin earlier.

According to the Barcelona CEO, as early as next season the stadium could reach a capacity of 105,000 seats, still without the roof, but with the third tier and VIP areas fully operational.

“Next season we expect to reach 105,000 seats, without the roof, but with the VIP areas and the third stand operating at full capacity,” he explained.

Barcelona expecting major revenue boost through the Spotify Camp Nou. (Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images)

This scenario significantly boosts Barcelona’s economic ambitions, as the Spotify Camp Nou is the key asset through which the club aims to consolidate its financial recovery and lay the foundations for the future.

With the stadium operating at full capacity, the club projects annual revenue of around €360 million. This figure would allow Barcelona to begin reducing a debt that currently stands at around €1.4 billion.

Del Rio sought to place that level of debt in context and to reduce alarm.

“The clubs with the highest levels of debt are usually also those with the highest revenues. If assets exceed liabilities, it is not a problem. Right now, it is sustainable debt,” he stated, defending the view that the financial situation is under control.

The Barcelona CEO conveyed a message of optimism regarding the club’s direction.

“The path is very positive. Barcelona’s path is a good one, it is one of strength,” he said, while stressing that, beyond the figures, football remains at the heart of everything.

“I have played a lot of football, I am a football person and a Barcelona supporter,” he concluded.