Barcelona initially expected to be back at Camp Nou for the 2023-24 season at 50 percent capacity while the final stages of the construction project continued before returning to full capacity for the 2024-25 season. Different construction-related delays have pushed out the date of their return, though.

Barcelona vice-president Elena Fort has apologized to fans for the delay to the club’s return to Camp Nou.After publicly confirming their plans to host the Joan Gamper Trophy on August 10, Barcelona were blocked from hosting fixtures at the stadium in its current state after failing to receive approval from local authorities.

Barcelona 's planned return to Spotify Camp Nou next month was again delayed, and the Aug. 10 Joan Gamper Trophy will be played at the Estadi Johan Cruyff, the club announced on Friday.