Barcelona abandoned their plan to return to their Camp Nou home in August on Friday, pushing the stadium's re-opening back further.The club initially planned to return to the Camp Nou in November 2024 to mark the club's 125th anniversary but the stadium opening has been repeatedly delayed.

Barcelona have now formally walked back on their plan to return to Camp Nou next month, with no new timeframe given. “FC Barcelona hereby announces the suspension of the first match scheduled to take place at the revamped Spotify Camp Nou, which was set to coincide with the Joan Gamper Trophy on August 10,” a statement read.

Barcelona are considering playing games at the city's Olympic Stadium until the renovation of Camp Nou is complete

Barcelona’s pre-season has kicked off with intensity and intrigue, as Hansi Flick’s early decisions set the tone for a summer packed with transition. The Athletic ’s detailed reporting reveals how the German manager is wasting no time reshaping the squad, starting with a surprising move in goal and difficult transfer questions ahead.

Barcelona are planning to bring club legend Lionel Messi at the Camp Nou back for a tribute during the renovated stadium's grand reopening in the summer of 2026. Messi, who graduated from La Masia Academy and went on to become one of Barcelona's all-time greats,