{
  "id": 7810563,
  "title": "Barcelona project €1.45 billion in revenue for 2030/31",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/barcelona-project-1-45-billion-in-revenue-for-2030-31",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-16T15:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/barcelona-project-1-45-billion-150500739.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "FC Barcelona anticipates generating €1.45 billion in revenue for the 2030/31 season through the completion of the Spotify Camp Nou redevelopment project. This substantial forecast represents a significant increase compared to the club's financial performance in the recently concluded 2025/26 season, which saw revenue of around €1.06 billion and an EBITDA of €184 million. The Camp Nou expansion aims to operate at full capacity with over 100,000 seats, providing a stark contrast to the 62,000 seats available during the 2025/26 campaign due to ongoing construction work.\n\nVIP areas and hospitality services are expected to contribute substantially to the projected revenue, with some VIP areas potentially opening as early as next month. The club's plans also include the installation of a new stadium roof, scheduled to begin next summer. These developments signify a pivotal shift in Barcelona's commercial model, with matchday revenue from the fully operational stadium playing a central role in the club's long-term financial strategy.\n\nForbes has recently valued Barcelona at €6.5 billion, reflecting a 57% increase from the valuation in 2021. The club's financial standing is further underscored by the ongoing UEFA sanction, which necessitates a €92 million subordinated loan to avoid penalties. This financial obligation adds to Barcelona's debt reduction commitments, with the club requesting the additional funding to complete the Spotify Camp Nou renovation. Additionally, the club's 2026/27 projected budget presents a more conservative outlook, forecasting €1.195 billion in revenue against €1.133 billion in expenditures. One of the key items on the Ordinary General Assembly agenda will be a vote on the €300 million loan for finalizing the Camp Nou redevelopment. The accounts will also reveal an escalation in Barcelona's sporting wage bill, rising from €571 million to €636 million for the current campaign, as well as a notable increase in non-sporting personnel costs from €83 million to €93 million.",
  "summary": "FC Barcelona have consistently stressed that the full exploitation of the Spotify Camp Nou will be crucial to the club’s long-term financial recovery once the redevelopment is complete.Now, accordin...",
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}