RCDE Stadium
Cornellà de Llobregat, Spain
About this place
What is Camp Nou?
Camp Nou is a football stadium inaugurated in 1957 and built to replace FC Barcelona’s former ground, Les Corts. It has served as the long-term home of FC Barcelona and is widely recognized as one of the most famous stadiums in football history. With a capacity that has exceeded 99,000 seats, it has long been the largest stadium in Europe.
History of the stadium
The construction of Camp Nou was driven by the rapid growth of FC Barcelona in the 1950s, both in terms of sporting success and fan base. The stadium opened in 1957 and quickly became a symbol of the club’s ambition. Over the decades, it has hosted Champions League finals, European Cup matches, international fixtures, and countless historic moments in Spanish football.
Architecture and design
Camp Nou is characterized by its vast open-bowl design and steep three-tier structure, which ensures excellent visibility from most seats. The architecture was innovative for its time, allowing large crowd capacity without a roof covering the entire stadium. Today, the venue is undergoing a major transformation as part of the Espai Barça project, aimed at modernizing facilities while preserving its iconic scale.
Location and surroundings
The stadium is located in the Les Corts district of Barcelona, a residential and well-connected area of the city. It is easily accessible by metro, bus, and tram, making it a central destination on matchdays. The surroundings include club offices, training facilities, and official FC Barcelona stores.
Why is it called Camp Nou?
The name “Camp Nou” means “New Field” in Catalan. When the stadium was built, supporters naturally referred to it as the new ground to distinguish it from the club’s previous stadium, Les Corts. The nickname became so widely used that it was officially adopted, reflecting the strong bond between the club and its supporters.
