Spotify Camp Nou

The basics

There’s no better time to experience the atmosphere of the grand stadium than on a match day. If you’ve got tickets for a home game, you’ll see Barcelona’s enthusiastic football fans at their most animated. Of course, visiting the stadium on non-match days is also worthwhile.

To go behind the scenes, opt for the Private Football Club Barcelona Tour With Friendly Local Guide, which gives you more than just a glimpse of the 592,015-square-foot (55,000-square-meter) FC Barcelona stadium. The tour’s stops include the pitch, the dressing rooms (or perhaps just the visiting team’s locker room), and the VIP press box. Wrap up your visit with a stroll through club history at the Barça Museum.

Things to know before you go

• The stadium and overall Spotify Camp Nou experience is a must for sports fanatics.

• Visit on game day, or go behind the scenes on a stadium tour.

• Stadium tours generally last between 90 minutes and 3 hours, depending on the option chosen.

• Don’t forget your camera—the stadium is loaded with photo ops.

• Audio guides are available for Spotify Camp Nou tours.

How to get there

The Camp Nou is easily accessible via public transportation. Take the metro to Palau Reial or Les Corts station (Line 3) or to Collblanc or Badal station (Line 5) and make the short walk to the stadium. The stadium is also a stop on the west route of the City SIghtseeing Barcelona Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: 24 or 48-Hour.

When to get there

The best time to visit the Spotify Camp Nou depends on the experience you want to have. Nothing beats the excitement of game day (the season runs from late August to May), but if you’re interested in touring the stadium and seeing the museum, you’ll have to visit on a day the team isn’t playing at home.

The FC Barcelona Megastore

Whether you need the perfect gift for a Barcelona fan back home or simply want to look the part while attending a match, the FC Barcelona Megastore outside the stadium has just about everything you could want, from official team jerseys and T-shirts to key chains, scarves, pint glasses, and bumper stickers.

Ways to explore

A standard admission ticket for Spotify Camp Nou grants you access to the museum, which traces the past and present of FC Barcelona through interactive exhibits and includes an audio guide. Other ticket options include a visit to the player’s training fields, customized soccer shirts, and a chance to take penalties against a robotic goalkeeper. Spotify Camp Nou is a feature of many other Barcelona sightseeing tours; soccer-themed walking tours focus on the exterior, while scenic helicopter flights let you admire the colossal grounds from above.

Accessibility

A step-free entrance and barrier-free route mean that Spotify Camp Nou is fully accessible for travelers with limited mobility.

Age limits

All children ages 14 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult.

What to pack

You can’t take large luggage into Camp Nou, so leave any big bags at your hotel before you visit.

What to wear

The VIP lounge dress code prohibits sportswear and beachwear, although local team scarves are permitted.

Not allowed

Drones, glass bottles, pets, flags larger than specified measurements

Amenities

Restrooms, food and drink kiosks, gift shop

Address

Spotify Camp Nou is easy to reach using the city’s public transportation network. It’s also on the routes of many Barcelona hop-on hop-off sightseeing buses, which let you create your own itinerary.

Driving

From central Barcelona, take Ronda de Dalt (B‑20), the city-ring motorway, to exit 11 toward Avinguda Diagonal. Stay right, then turn onto Carrer de Sabino Arana, following signage to Camp Nou. The stadium is located on Calle d’Arístides Maillol.

Public transportation

Buses V1, 175, H8, 52, 54, and D20, and trams 1, 2, and 3 stop within a few minutes of the stadium. You can also take Metro Line 3 to Palau Reial and Line 5 to Collblanc.

Best times to visit

The air-conditioned museum offers respite from outdoor sightseeing in the midday heat, so come between 11am and 2pm.

Best days to visit

Soccer matches typically take place on Sundays, with a few Saturday games; you can’t visit the stadium museum on these days due to large crowds.

Best months to visit

In Barcelona, the soccer season runs from August to May, so consider visiting then for a chance to nab tickets to a high-octane match.

Special events

Camp Nou hosts special events such as concerts and championship soccer games. Check the website for an up-to-date schedule of events.