Barcelona advances Camp Nou memorial project with phased opening planned

Barcelona has confirmed that preparatory work is advancing on a memorial inside Spotify Camp Nou, where supporters will be able to place loved ones' ashes or commission commemorative plaques. The club said the project, developed with Més Que Un Memorial SL, is intended to preserve fans' personal and family connections to Barça.

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The planned space covers 1,500 square metres close to the pitch. According to Barcelona's announcement, the design includes murals recalling significant moments in the club's history, alongside lighting, audiovisual features and sound. Participation is open to supporters around the world, with no requirement to hold club membership.

EFE reported that the project was presented at the Auditori 1899 on Tuesday, with institutional vice-president Elena Fort among those attending. Its report put capacity at 26,000 niches for ashes and 9,000 commemorative plaques. The event also included project founder Santi Bach and architect Quique Montoya.

The operator sets out a phased opening. Its first phase is expected to open at the end of 2027, followed by a second in mid-2028. Plans provide for permanent street access and an additional route through Gate 35 on match days.

The operator lists starting prices, including VAT, of €2,490 for a ten-year niche concession, €4,990 for 25 years and €5,990 for 50 years. These fees purchase use of a designated space for a fixed period; some locations cost more. The concession starts when the urn is deposited, not when payment is made.

Maintenance is charged separately at €70 annually, with the first year after inauguration included. At the end of a concession, ashes can be transferred to a shared memorial space. That option is included in the 50-year arrangement and can be added to shorter concessions for €1,800, according to the operator.

Plaques offer a separate form of remembrance, carrying a name, personal message and optional date. Buyers receive a certificate and replica before the original is installed at the stadium at an opening ceremony. Reservations and purchases are already available while construction continues.