{
  "id": 11685239,
  "title": "Barcelona’s Spotify Camp Nou will add only 6,000 new seats this season",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/barcelonas-spotify-camp-nou-will-add-only-6-000-new-seats-this-season",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T12:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/barcelona-spotify-camp-nou-add-124500242.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Barcelona's Spotify Camp Nou will only be gaining around 6,000 new seats this season as the ongoing renovation continues, according to MARCA. Licensing issues have impeded the club's plans to significantly boost the stadium's capacity. Barça had hoped for more substantial growth, but the phased reopening will see only the two VIP tiers opened this season, adding approximately 6,000 seats. The current capacity stands at 62,652, meaning the new seats will take the stadium to just above 68,000. The club has ruled out opening a third tier during this phase. The third tier's expansion has been postponed to the next season, as it faced delays and was later pushed back. This decision limits the number of supporters who can attend matches during the current season. The renovation, which aims to accommodate up to 105,000 spectators, has encountered various challenges, including schedule changes, increased costs, and material issues. Despite these hurdles, Barcelona remains committed to the long-term goal of a fully renovated stadium with a much larger capacity.",
  "summary": "Barcelona will see only a modest increase in the capacity of the Spotify Camp Nou this season, with the stadium expected to gain around 6,000 seats as the renovation continues.According to MARCA, lice...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}