ABOUT
Incredible culture, football and fandom - Barcelona will always be one of the most glamorous football destinations in Europe. Home to one of the biggest football clubs in the world, FC Barcelona, and La Liga regulars RCD Espanyol, the city has everything a football tourist could ever need.
The regional capital of Catalonia, Barcelona has something for everyone - stunning Guadian architecture, historic museums, spectacular eating, drinking and shopping, multiple beaches, and of course, a reputation for football. The enponymous FC Barcelona are a bucket list visit for many, while the unique, family feel of Espanyol creates a special matchday experience in its own right.
27-time La Liga winners and five time European Cup winners Barcelona are currently playing at the city's 56,000 capacity Olympic Stadium, but are scheduled to return to their 90,000-seater home at the Nou Camp at some point in 2026. Despite this, tickets are still available for most domestic and European games.
Although dwarfed in relative size and stature by their city neighbours, RCD Espanyol offer an incredible football experience in their own right – their 40,000 capacity Stage Front Stadium in the west of the city opened in 2009 and is one of the great modern grounds.
FC Barcelona
Surprisingly for such a massive club, buying tickets for an FC Barcelona fixture is very straightforward and best done through the official website. This is true of most fixtures, anyway - for big games such as those against Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, and for big Champions League opponents like Bayern Munich, it can be harder to get basic tickets, and you’ll likely need a membership to access them. Nevertheless, all tickets are sold via the Barcelona website - it’s not advisable to use third-party ticket sites.
Now that Barça have returned to Camp Nou, tickets are available across three main categories: standard tickets, VIP tickets, and group packages. Packs and multi-game promotions are also available.
It is worth noting that La Liga usually confirms fixture times only one month in advance, making it tricky to plan too far ahead. However, most games are played on Sundays, with usually one match on Friday, a few on Saturday and the occasional Monday fixture.
TOP TIP: A Basic Premium ticket is a decent option, with a couple of attractive add-ons. It'll secure you the best available seat in the basic category (by view), as well as fast track entrance to the museum and an official scarf, which you can collect from the museum (Rambla Barca, Access 9). The club recommends picking it up the day before - if you want to see the museum you'll definitely need to do this, as it closes on matchdays. Basic Premium also gets you a 1-year subscription to Culers Premium, a membership scheme that'll give you further discounts, gifts, offers and exclusive content if you're going to make Barca a habit.
THE PROCESS
All tickets are sold via https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/tickets/football – prices for standard seats range from €50 to €120, varying depending on the opponent and where you sit in the stadium.
Tickets go on sale about a month before the fixture. If you miss out when they first become available, there's still the opportunity to try the box office outside the stadium. Bear in mind that with Camp Nou currently operating at a reduced capacity of around 61,000 while renovation work continues, availability can be tighter than usual — so it's worth buying early.
If you're willing to spend more, corporate hospitality options are available from €395 (https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/tickets/vip/vip-football).
Group packages (25 or more people) are only available from the Camp Nou ticket office (https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/tickets/football/groups).
Your ticket will be available digitally via email, and can also be printed if you'd prefer a paper copy.
Camp Nou is currently operating at a capacity of around 62,000 as the ambitious Espai Barça renovation continues in phases. The open sections include the main stand and south corner, with the north goal area also now accessible following further licence approvals in early 2026. If you're feeling flush, new hospitality areas and VIP lounges between the first and second tiers are now available too.
With construction still visible in parts of the ground, available sections can change as work progresses, so it's worth checking the seating map on fcbarcelona.com when purchasing your tickets. A third stand is expected to open by September 2026, raising capacity to around 70,000, with full completion and a final capacity of 105,000 targeted for 2027.
To be right in amongst it, looks for seats - or particularly safe standing options in the Gol Sud stand, where the hardcore supporter section known as the Grada d'Animació now gather. The older ultras group that you might have heard of, the Boixos Nois, were banned during Joan Laporta's first spell as president more than 20 years ago, and the Grada d'Animació is a separate, club-sanctioned supporters' section rather than a traditional ultras end.
Barcelona now offers a range of visits and tours based at Camp Nou, with tickets and details available at https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/tickets/camp-nou-experience. The main options are:
The Barça Immersive Tour (from €28): the core museum experience, taking you through the club's history via interactive and multimedia exhibits, and including a construction viewpoint overlooking the ongoing stadium renovation works.
The Spotify Camp Nou Experience (from €69): a guided tour that adds a panoramic visit inside the stadium itself to the museum entry. Sessions run in Catalan, Spanish and English at set times, with other sessions in English.
The Total Experience (from €49): combines the museum and construction viewpoint with a VR experience, a Robokeeper challenge and a digital memento of your visit.
The BarçaBus Experience (from €59): a tour on the official club coach around the surrounding area, with a guide sharing stories and anecdotes, returning to the facilities and including a museum ticket.
There is also a premium Barça Sky Tour (from €199) offering a helicopter flight over the stadium and city, including a museum ticket.
On matchdays, access to the full tour is not available, though the museum remains open.
Address: Spotify Camp Nou, Carrer d'Arístides Maillol, 12, Barcelona 08028
GETTING TO CAMP NOU
Camp Nou is located in the Les Corts district of Barcelona, meaning the metro is the easiest way to get there.
Line 3 (Green) stops at Palau Reial, Les Corts, or Maria Cristina, each around a 10-minute walk from the stadium, while Line 5 (Blue) serves Collblanc and Badal, also about 10 minutes on foot. From Plaça de Catalunya in the city centre the journey takes around 25–30 minutes, and from Barcelona Sants station around 15 minutes.
Several bus routes also serve the area, with lines 54, H8, V1 and D20 among the most convenient, dropping you within a short walk of the stadium.
A taxi from most city centre locations typically costs between €12 and €16. Driving is not recommended on matchdays, as parking near the stadium is very limited.
The club have a section of their website dedicated to planning your visit: https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/tickets/football/get-ready-for-the-match
The W Hotel, the seafront’s iconic landmark, is 20 minutes from Barceloneta Metro. It features 3 pools, a rooftop bar, spa, and beach club.
Recently renovated, Casa Pince offers bright and spacious rooms and a quality restaurant that serves reasonably-priced tapas and larger plates.
Located between the Plaza de España and Montjuïc hill, Hotel Indigo offers contemporary rooms and suites alongside a bar and lounge serving cocktails and tapas.
Highly rated and brilliantly located at the top of La Rambla, St Christopher's includes discounts on food and drink, an outdoor terrace and 24-hour security and reception services.
Sun and Moon is a well-connected hostel with airport transfers and optional breakfast. Private rooms with en-suites offer a comfortable, budget-friendly stay in the city centre.
TAPAS, PAELLA AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN
Spanish cuisine is really different across regions and Catalonia - and therefore Barcelona - is no exception.
Traditional food in Barcelona generally includes ingredients common along the Mediterranean coast, so expect lots of fresh vegetables and seafood. Meat is also prevalent with pork, in particular cured sausages and cold cuts, featuring heavily in both restaurants and the markets. Mar y muntanya ('Sea and Mountain') dishes blend meat and seafood to great effect.
If you've got a sweet tooth, you can't go wrong with pastries, in particular those stuffed with crema catalana - a custard topped with a layer of caramelised sugar - which is also a dessert in its own right.
Always busy with locals, La Nueva Marquesa offers a variety of affordable and authentic Spanish and Catalan dishes.
La Gastronomica’s lockdown burger expansion now thrives next to Placa Espanya, serving a loyal crowd. Their original spot, known for tapas and small plates, is also highly rated.
Heavy on memorabilia and merchandise, the Barca cafe is located on the Nou Camp campus and screens matches live.
Lunch and tasting menus are available at chef Martín Berasategui’s three Michelin-star 'cuisine embassy' in Barcelona.
BARS, CRAFT BEERS AND SO MUCH MORE
Spain, and in particular Catalonia, is home to Cava sparkling wine. 95% of the country's cava comes from the Penedès region near Barcelona. If cava isn't your pre-match drink of choice though, you'll easily be able to find one of Spain's three most popular beers - Moritz, Estrella Damm or San Miguel – available in bottles or on draft in almost every bar.
As Barcelona beers, Moritz and Estrella are the choices if you're embracing all things local (particularly given San Miguel's Madrid connections). Smaller bars should serve 'quintos' ('fifths') which are 20cl bottles less susceptible to being full of warm beer by the time you're halfway through. The regular 'medianas' bottles are the 33cl size familiar to most.
And if you need a pick-me-up, for whatever reason, you could always brave a Carajillo coffee cocktail (with a sugar, if it's your first time).
The George Payne is perfect for football fans in the city centre, catching Premier League action before heading to see one of Barcelona's La Liga clubs.
A football-focused pub near Nou Camp, serving pub food and Hungarian dishes. Reduced menu on match-days, great for a bite and drink after a tour. Also shows Premier League games.
Frequented by locals on matchdays, Bar Bodega Gol is handily placed for heading to either the Olympic or Stage Front Stadiums.
Over the road from the Camp Nou, Bar Estadio is the place to go to feel the culerada of the blaugranas. Good beer and tapas - you'll need to get in early on matchdays.
FC Barcelona's most notorious ultras - the Boixos Nois - are officially banned from the Camp Nou.
Matchgoing supporter groups are now organised under the 'Grada d'Anamacio' banner which includes four officially-recognised supporters clubs:
Penya Almogàvers
Our Ensenya
Front 532
Barça Supporters
Members of these clubs occupy a dedicated space (Espai d'animacio) behind the South Goal at the Camp Nou, and you can't sit there without membership to one of the groups. But check for safe standing options or seats near the south goal in either tier, if you're looking to get close to the action.
Himne Del Barça
The second part of the chorus of the club's official hymn is also chanted:
Blaugrana al vent
un crit valent
tenim un nom el sap tothom:
Barça, Barça, Baaarça!
(Blue and claret blowing in the wind
One valiant cry
We’ve got a name that everyone knows:
Barça, Barça, Barça!)
Ole-le, Ola-la
Ole-le, Ola-la, ser del Barça és el millor que hi ha!
(Ole-le, Ola-la, being a Barça fan is the best (thing) there is!)
Boti, Boti, Boti
Boti, Boti, Boti,
Madridista qui no boti eh, eh!
(Jump, jump, jump!
Madridista, whoever doesn’t jump, eh, eh!)
1899
A true fan favourite:
1899 (said Mil vuit-cents noranta-nou)
Neix el club que porto al cor
Blaugrana són els colors
Futbol Club Barcelona.
Le, le, le, le-le-le,
le, le, le, le-le-le,
le, le, le, le-le-le
Futbol Club Barcelona
(1899
Was born the club I carry in my heart
Blue and garnet are its colors
Futbol Club Barcelona
Le, le, le, le-le-le,
le, le, le, le-le-le,
le, le, le, le-le-le
Futbol Club Barcelona)
Barcelona is a must-visit destination that seamlessly blends football fervor with stunning architecture and rich cultural experiences. The city caters for all tastes, whether you're happiest exploring the close-knit streets and markets of the old town or relaxing by the sea.
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UNESCO World Heritage site, Antoni Gaudí’s Parc Guell is a stunning display of architecture, sculpture, and mosaics. Arriving early is recommended to beat the crowds.
Part of Gaudí's World Heritage Site, construction on the Sagrada Familia began in 1882. The exterior of the world's largest Catholic church was finally completed in June 2026.
La Rambla, Barcelona’s iconic pedestrian street, is lined with shops, markets, and restaurants. A must-visit day or night, it’s also home to the city’s famous cultural sites.
Barceloneta, Barcelona’s fishing district, features the city’s best beach, thought to inspire Cervantes, plus plenty of traditional seafront eateries and bars.
Greetings and Basics
Bon dia / Bona nit – Good morning / Good evening
Parles anglès? – Do you speak English?
Em sap greu, no parlo bé el català – I’m sorry, I don’t speak Catalan well.
Em pots ajudar, si us plau? – Can you help me, please?
Quant costa? – How much does it cost?
On és…? – Where is…?
Voldria demanar… – I would like to order…
Hi ha un caixer automàtic a prop? – Is there an ATM nearby?
Puc pagar amb targeta? – Can I pay by card?
On puc agafar un taxi? – Where can I get a taxi?
Estic perdut / Estic perduda – I’m lost
Perdona / Disculpa – Excuse me
És lluny d’aquí? – Is it far from here?
Quina hora és? – What time is it?
Moltes gràcies! – Thank you very much!
Matchday phrases
Com puc arribar a l’estadi? – How can I get to the stadium?
Quin és el millor moment per anar cap a l’estadi? – When is the best time to head to the stadium?
Quant valen les entrades? – How much are tickets?
On puc comprar entrades? – Where can I buy tickets?
Quina fila és aquesta? – Which row is this?
On són els lavabos? – Where are the toilets?
Puc beure al meu seient? – Can I drink in my seat?
Puc entrar aquesta motxilla? – Can I bring this backpack in?
Necessito portar el DNI per entrar al camp? – Do I need ID to get in the ground?
Quant val una cervesa? – How much is a beer?
Goooool! – Goal!
Aturada espectacular! – Great save!
Àrbitre! – Referee!
Falta! – Foul!
Molt bé! – Well done!
RCD Espanyol
Tickets are readily available directly from the club, but it can be tricky to plan too far ahead - La Liga usually only confirms fixture days and times a one month in advance. Nevertheless, most games in Spain are played on Sundays, with one match on a Friday, a few on Saturday and the occasional Monday fixture.
If you're buying online, you'll need to register on the club's website to access tickets, even those on general sale.
If you don't want to create an account you can always buy tickets from the ticket office at the stadium, at the corner of the Gol Prat and the Tribuna Presidencial stands, at the other side of the ground from the main road. It opens at 10am in days running up to the game, including on the day of the match itself. Availability is generally very good, unless neighbours Barcelona or the other Spanish giants Real Madrid are the opposition.
THE PROCESS
To buy tickets online, head to https://www.rcdespanyol.com/en/nextmatches - you can see what matches and ticket types are available for each fixture, though you'll need to create an account to make a purchase.
Tickets are recieved via email to be displayed and scanned on mobile devices at the entrance to the ground.
General sale tickets start at €54 for members and €60 for non-members. Hospitality or premium tickets are also available and generally start from €250.
You can also purchase matchday experiences alongside your tickets. Starting from about €130, you can choose to:
Go pitchside to watch the warmup
Watch the players walk out onto the pitch from the tunnel room
Have a VIP tour
Meet the players after the match
Opened in 2009, the Stage Front Stadium is a modern arena with good visibility of the pitch wherever you are, so it is mainly a matter of preference. The cheapest seats are behind each goal, with the Tribuna Lateral and Tribuna Presidencial getting progressively more expensive as you reach the halfway line.
There are a few sections to note:
Espanyol’s fanatics sit in the Gol Cornella stand, so head here for the best atmosphere.
Blocks 109-112 are reserved for supporter group members, but two other blocks in the lower tier, 107 and 108, may have seats available.
The opposite end - the Gol Prat Stand - is more family-friendly.
There is also specific family stand seating in blocks 103 and 104, and blocks 134 and 135 of the Tribuna Presidencial stand.
The best view in the house is from the Tribuna Presidencial.
The Stage Front Arena website offers a variety of tours and experiences that can be added to your matchday.
A tour of the stadium on non-matchdays is available, including access to changing rooms, press conference rooms, boxes and the dugout, as well as seeing behind the scenes of one of the most modern stadiums in Europe. It is bookable online with a registered account, and costs €15 per adult and €5 per child (aged 4-10).
Tours are available Tuesday to Friday at 4:30 PM and Saturday at 12:30 PM, but are not available on Sundays, Mondays, home matchdays, or the day before a home game.
Group packages (minimum of 10 people) at €10 per person can be arranged by emailing tour@rcdespanyol.com
Address: Av. del Baix Llobregat, 100, 08940 Cornellà de Llobregat, Barcelona
The Stage Front Arena website https://www.rcdestadium.com includes a map and details of the various public transport links you can use to get to the ground.
Regional trains also stop at Cornellà Riera, 500m from the stadium and the L8 (pink) metro line stop at Cornellà Riera, 500m from the stadium.
Cornellà Centre station, which is well served by the Metro (L5), the Trams (T1 and T2) and trains (R4 or R7), is about a 15-minute walk away from the ground but much nearer a selection of bars and restaurants.
More than 3,000 parking spaces are available at the stadium itself.
Near RCDE Stadium, Sercotel Cornellà offers great transport links to the city and a flexible check-in policy for added convenience.
Recently renovated, Casa Pince offers bright and spacious rooms and a quality restaurant that serves reasonably-priced tapas and larger plates.
Sun and Moon hostel offers airport transfers, optional breakfast, and private en-suite rooms. A comfortable, budget-friendly stay in the heart of the city.
The W Hotel, the seafront's iconic tower, is 20 minutes from Barceloneta Metro. It features 3 pools, a rooftop bar, a spa, and a beach club.
Highly rated and briliantly located at the top of La Rambla, St Christopher's includes discounts on food and drink, an outdoor terrace and 24-hour security and reception services.
TAPAS, PAELLA AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN
Spanish cuisine is really different across regions and Catalonia - and therefore Barcelona - is no exception.
Traditional food in Barcelona generally includes ingredients common along the Mediterranean coast, so expect lots of fresh vegetables and seafood. Meat is also prevalent with pork, in particular cured sausages and cold cuts, featuring heavily in both restaurants and the markets. Mar y muntanya ('Sea and Mountain') dishes blend meat and seafood to great effect.
If you've got a sweet tooth, you can't go wrong with pastries, in particular those stuffed with crema catalana - a custard topped with a layer of caramelised sugar - which is also a dessert in its own right.
Serving tapas, skewers and burgers, Fusio is a small but welcoming bar and restaurant near the stadium.
A meat-eater's paradise, Carace serves great-sized portions of burgers, sandwiches, nachos and much more.
Fabulous Catalan restaurant with vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options.
Family friendly and near the ground, Plato Roto has two services from 1pm-4pm and 8pm to 11pm. The menu includes traditional sandwiches as well as pizzas and vegetarian options.
BARS, CRAFT BEERS AND SO MUCH MORE
Spain, and in particular Catalonia, is home to Cava sparkling wine. 95% of the country's cava comes from the Penedès region near Barcelona. If cava isn't your pre-match drink of choice though, you'll easily be able to find one of Spain's three most popular beers - Moritz, Estrella Damm or San Miguel – available in bottles or on draft in almost every bar.
As Barcelona beers, Moritz and Estrella are the choices if you're embracing all things local (particularly given San Miguel's Madrid connections). Smaller bars should serve 'quintos' ('fifths') which are 20cl bottles less susceptible to being full of warm beer by the time you're halfway through. The regular 'medianas' bottles are the 33cl size familiar to most.
And if you need a pick-me-up, for whatever reason, you could always brave a Carajillo coffee cocktail (with a sugar, if it's your first time).
The George Payne is perfect for football fans in the city centre, catching Premier League action before heading to see one of Barcelona's La Liga clubs.
La Sardana (and the neighbouring Cana + Tapa and La Pissarra) are all handy bets for matchdays, sharing a terrace and joining on to Placa de la Sandara.
Frequented by locals on matchdays, Bar Bodega Gol is handily placed for heading to either the Olympic or Stage Front Stadiums.
You can't get much closer to the ground than the nearby Nou-Somni, which is well versed in dealing with match-day crowds
Espanyol has a passionate fan base renowned for generating a brilliant atmosphere, with several supporters' groups that contribute to the club's vibrant culture and make up a big part of its identity.
The most prominent of these is the Curva RCDE, one of the club's most active supporter groups, known for its colourful displays, chants, and strong presence during home games. Local fan clubs, peñas, are made up of supporters from specific regions. Each Peña has its own identity, organizing gatherings, trips to matches, and other activities to foster a sense of community among fans.
If you attend a game, you might notice applause and songs in the 21st minute in particular: in 2009, Espanyol captain Daniel Jarque died from a cardiac arrest aged 26 in the Florence neighbourhood of Coverciano, where the club was based while playing several fixtures in Italy. Since then, in the 21st minute – his former shirt number – of every Espanyol match, an ovation is made in his honour for a full minute.
Segon Himno (Second Anthem)
Espanyol, Espanyol, És el nom que es fa crit i ens dona ajut, Espanyol sempre endavant, Espanyol Espanyol, Real Club Deportivo Espanyol, Espanyol, (palmas), Espanyol, (palmas), Espanyol, (palmas)...
(Espanyol, Espanyol, It is the name that shouts and helps us, Espanyol always ahead, Espanyol Espanyol, Real Club Deportivo Espanyol, Espanyol, (claps), Espanyol, (claps), Espanyol, (claps)...)
Ale Espanyol Ale
Ale Espanyol ale ale, Ale Espanyol ale ale...
(Often accompanied by rhythmic clapping or chanting in unison)
Oh Mágico Espanyol
Oh mágico Espanyol! Oh mágico Espanyol!
(Oh magical Espanyol)
Barcelona is a must-visit destination that seamlessly blends football fervor with stunning architecture and rich cultural experiences. The city caters for all tastes, whether you're happiest exploring the close-knit streets and markets of the old town or relaxing by the sea.
CURRENCY: EUROS
A UNCESCO World Heritage site, Antoni Gaudi's Parc Guell is a spectacular celebration of architecture, sculpture and mosaics. An early start to beat the crowds is recommended.
Part of Gaudí's World Heritage Site, the Sagrada Familia began in 1882. The world’s largest unfinished church is set to be completed in 2026.
La Rambla, Barcelona’s iconic pedestrian street, is lined with shops, markets, and restaurants. A must-visit any time, it’s also home to famous cultural sites.
Barceloneta, the city’s famous fishing district, features its best-known beach and many traditional seafront eateries, said to inspire Cervantes' Don Quixote.
Greetings and Basics
Bon dia / Bona nit – Good morning / Good evening
Parles anglès? – Do you speak English?
Em sap greu, no parlo bé el català – I’m sorry, I don’t speak Catalan well.
Em pots ajudar, si us plau? – Can you help me, please?
Quant costa? – How much does it cost?
On és…? – Where is…?
Voldria demanar… – I would like to order…
Hi ha un caixer automàtic a prop? – Is there an ATM nearby?
Puc pagar amb targeta? – Can I pay by card?
On puc agafar un taxi? – Where can I get a taxi?
Estic perdut / Estic perduda – I’m lost
Perdona / Disculpa – Excuse me
És lluny d’aquí? – Is it far from here?
Quina hora és? – What time is it?
Moltes gràcies! – Thank you very much!
Matchday phrases
Com puc arribar a l’estadi? – How can I get to the stadium?
Quin és el millor moment per anar cap a l’estadi? – When is the best time to head to the stadium?
Quant valen les entrades? – How much are tickets?
On puc comprar entrades? – Where can I buy tickets?
Quina fila és aquesta? – Which row is this?
On són els lavabos? – Where are the toilets?
Puc beure al meu seient? – Can I drink in my seat?
Puc entrar aquesta motxilla? – Can I bring this backpack in?
Necessito portar el DNI per entrar al camp? – Do I need ID to get in the ground?
Quant val una cervesa? – How much is a beer?
Goooool! – Goal!
Aturada espectacular! – Great save!
Àrbitre! – Referee!
Falta! – Foul!
Molt bé! – Well done!
