Barcelona are planning to open a new section of the stands by the end of next January! | OneFootball

The Catalan club wants to expand the stadium.

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Barcelona's long-awaited return to a full Camp Nou is accelerating, with the club setting its sights on a major capacity increase in the coming weeks.

As reported by Diario SPORT, the Catalan giants have formally requested permission from the city council to welcome up to 62,000 spectators as soon as January 25th. This pivotal step hinges on completing work on the first and second tiers, which would allow fans to occupy the entire lower bowls—including the reopening of the iconic Gol Nord stand.

This phase is crucial for the grander vision: unlocking the final stage of construction on the massive third tier. Once fully realized, the transformed stadium is projected to hold an awe-inspiring 105,000 fans, marking a monumental step in the club's journey back to its historic home and ushering in a new era for one of football's most famous grounds.