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Barcelona Renovates Sports Facilities Across Multiple Districts This Week

City projects focus on upgraded venues and training grounds rather than match results this week.

By Barcelona Sport Desk · Published 19 July 2026

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The Barcelona Institute of Sports is launching a 10 million euro shock plan to renovate sports facilities across all city districts, including a new multi-purpose hall in Poble-sec and turf replacements at La Texionera and La Foixarda.

Training Ground Expansion at Sant Joan Despí

FC Barcelona has acquired a 26,811 m² estate adjacent to its Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper in Sant Joan Despí for €8.27 million to expand its training grounds by 20%. This purchase directly supports the club's Masia facilities and daily operations at the site.

Reopened Hall in Les Corts

The renovated L'Illa Municipal Multi-Purpose Sports Hall in Les Corts reopened recently with doubled capacity of 4,300 m², solar panels, and a vertical garden, serving up to 1,100 users daily. Residents in the Les Corts area now access the improved indoor space for multiple sports.

Camp Nou Capacity Increases

Spotify Camp Nou officially reopened for matches in November 2025 with approximately 45,000 capacity and increased to approximately 62,000 seats in 2026 as renovation work continues toward a final 105,000-seat capacity. Work at the venue remains ongoing without reported interruptions this week.

Palau Project on Carrer Lleida

A €40 million renovation of the Palau Municipal d’Esports on Carrer Lleida is set to transform it into the Barcelona Sports Hub, a technology and e-sports benchmark expected to generate 450 jobs. The site on Carrer Lleida will focus on innovation alongside traditional sports use.

These facility updates provide the main developments in Barcelona sports infrastructure this week. Athletes and clubs can continue using existing venues while construction proceeds at the listed sites. The Barcelona Institute of Sports directs the shock plan funding, with separate projects handled by FC Barcelona and city hall departments.

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