Barcelona advances Camp Nou memorial with first opening expected in late 2027

Barcelona has confirmed that preparation work is progressing on a memorial inside Spotify Camp Nou, where supporters will be able to place loved ones' ashes or install commemorative plaques. In a club update dated November 10, Barcelona said the project is being developed with Més Que Un Memorial SL, with the planned space located close to the pitch.

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The 1,500-square-metre memorial will incorporate murals depicting moments from the club's history, alongside audiovisual and sound features. Barcelona says participation is open to supporters around the world, without a membership requirement. Fans will have a choice between an individual urn space in the columbarium and a plaque carrying a name and personal message.

The project is not yet open. Its official frequently asked questions page says the first phase is expected to welcome visitors at the end of 2027, followed by a second phase in mid-2028. Plans include a permanent street entrance and additional access through the stadium's Gate 35 on matchdays. Reservations and purchases are available before completion.

According to the project's published terms, columbarium concessions start at €2,490 for 10 years, €4,990 for 25 years and €5,990 for 50 years, including VAT. Prices vary by location. There is also a €70 annual maintenance charge, with the first year following inauguration included. The concession period begins when the urn is placed, rather than on the purchase date.

A separate reservation option requires €500, deducted from the eventual price, the memorial's columbarium page states. That route does not allow supporters to select an exact position: spaces are allocated in reservation order. Buyers who purchase a concession can instead choose a section, wall and individual cell using the project's map.

At the end of a concession, ashes can move to the memorial's shared area, known as the Ara Comunitaria. That arrangement is included with the 50-year option and can be added to shorter terms. Barcelona says former players and relatives of historic club figures are among those who have expressed interest in the project.