Seeing a Barcelona FC game means seeing the best club in the world.
The spectacle from Messi to the stadium itself isn’t just a dream come true for football fans but a great way to get in touch with Catalan culture.
But to do this you’ve gotta get FC Barcelona tickets first.
Let’s discover all there is to know about how to attend the games, the team’s schedule, and a whole lot of information about Barcelona’s famous stadium Camp Nou.
Barcelona Football Club
Contrary to popular belief the word ‘Barça’ does not refer to the city itself.
This is the nickname used to describe Barcelona FC.
If you’re looking for the nickname of the city then you’ll have to say ‘Barna’ lest you be chewed out by locals or pretentious expats like myself 😛
Barça is the most decorated team of the 21st century and in total counts: 24 Liga championships, 28 Copa del Rey, and 5 Champions League trophies.
Add it all up and we’re talking about one of the most known and loved teams not only in Catalonia but around the world. And one of Barcelona’s top attractions.
The club’s motto is més que un club – “more than a club”.
You’ll feel this immediately as football in the city is really not only a game but a religion, where the Barcelona faithful cheer on Saint Messi and co as they take on the world.
If you want to get on the good side of a local talking about the potency of this team and its long list of stars like Messi, Suarez, and Iniesta is a great way to start.
Sports fan? No Barcelona itinerary is complete without it.
Where to Buy Barcelona FC Tickets
My suggestion is buying tickets in advance through Tiqets.
Not only is it an official ticket resale outlet but it gives you the added convenience of not printing tickets or paying exorbitant prices.
You’ll also get to sit in premium seats behind the goals, the Northern Grandstand (Gol 1, 2, 3), or in the Lateral (1, 2, 3) zones.
Barcelona ticket prices range from about €10.00 for low end Copa del Rey games to up into the thousands for things like El Clasico (against Real Madrid).
FYI: minors 14 and up are able to attend alone however younger visitors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
If there is no ticket availability here you can look for alternative agents like the following:
- The Official FC Barcelona website: for the biggest Champions League matches and other La Liga tilts the tickets found here are guaranteed.
- In the FC Barcelona and FCBotigues shops. The official stores of the club are found at the following locations: Camp Nou, Passeig de Gracia 15, and at La Roca Village in La Roca del Vallès (Polígono Industrial Can Massaguer Nord). Other Barcelona shopping destinations recognized as official partners can be found at: Maremàgnum Shopping Centre, Las Arenas Shopping Centre, Plaça Catalunya, Carrer Jaume I 18, Barcelona El Prat airport both T1 and T2, Sants Station and near the Sagrada Familia at Carrer de Mallorca 406.
- The ticket windows at Camp Nou: hours will be listed below.
Things to Know Before Buying
- Only minors 14 and over can attend matches alone: any younger and they will have to attend with a paying adult.
- UEFA rules dictate that foreigners cannot buy tickets for the home team – meaning if you’re going to buy Champions League tickets you will need get them in the visitor’s section or get a VIP/box ticket.
FC Barcelona Schedule and Tickets
The Joan Gamper Cup
Football/soccer lovers will be happy that the sport comes back with a vengeance in August in Barcelona.
The first of Barça’s most important matches of the season is in honour of its founder and former president Hans Gamper. The match involves an invited team from anywhere in the world and the 2019 Gamper Cup guest is the legendary English club Arsenal on August 4th at 8:00 pm.
You may also want to take a tour of Camp Nou stadium to see some of the best sports memorabilia around including Champions League trophies, Messi’s Golden Boots and more.
How to Get to Camp Nou
You’ll find Camp Nou in the Les Corts area at Avenida d’Arístides Maillol 12.
It’s about 8-10 minutes walking from the metro stations Badal (blue line L5), Les Corts (green line L3), and Collblanc (blue line L5 and orange line L9).
You can also reach the grounds with a 20 minute walk from Sants Estacio.
In my article dedicated to Camp Nou I go into a bit more detail on how to arrive, some great restaurants in the area, and some things to do for non football fans.
How do we get back to our hotel after the game?
This is one of the most common questions I get asked.
Depending on where you are and how quickly you want to beat the crowd there are a few options:
- If you’ve got yourself an Hola Bcn pass with unlimited transport you’ll be able to grab the metro. The metro is open from Sunday to Thursday until midnight, until 2 am on Friday, and runs all night on Saturday.
- Another option is taking a taxi. Not only is this the easiest way to get to your hotel or Airbnb fast and saves you from long lines at the metro, but with the application Free Now (for either Android or iOS) you’ll get €5.00 off your first ride. It’s also convenient because you’ll be able to pre-book and have a meeting place arranged without the hassle of flagging one down. The cost to most central areas should be about €10.00-€12.00.
- If you’re a bus person then you’ll have bus 50 and 54 as an option before 10 pm. Both depart from outside the Collblanc metro station and will take you back towards Plaça de Catalunya. There’s also the 67 that runs from Maria Cristina metro. After 10 pm you’ll have to get one of the two night buses heading back central: N28 and N2.
Camp Nou Box Office Hours
At Camp Nou stadium there are 5 separate ticket window areas located in the following sections: 7, 9, 14, Gol Nord, and Gol Sud.
Here are the hours for each:
- Section 14: from Monday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Friday from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm, Saturday (only game days) from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm.
- Boulevard Section (access to 7 and 9): from Monday to Saturday in high season from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, in low season from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm. On game days it’s open from 11:00 am to the end of the match.
- Gol Nord and Gol Sud: on game days both are open from 11:00 am till the end of the game.
Best Place to Sit at Camp Nou
When any football fan touches down at Camp Nou stadium they’re headed for goose bump territory.
The gigantic 48 meter high, 55 thousand square meter stadium has a capacity of 99,354 which makes it the biggest stadium in Europe!
Since it’s so massive it’s imperative that you find a great spot as sometimes sight-lines can be substandard or even warranting binoculars.
Naturally your position will depend some on your budget, however in general I can say that pretty much anywhere on the second level will offer you a great chance to see Messi and Co get to work.
If you’ve got enough money for level one you’ll see the action up close but keep in mind you won’t have a great view of the entire field.
The Barcelona game tickets sold via Tiqets above are at GOL (1, 2, 3) and LATERAL (1, 2, 3), all offering a great view of the match.
Kick Off in the Comments Below
Again, whether you’re right up front or up in the nosebleeds for most football fans it will barely even matter.
Seeing some of football’s greatest players in one of the world’s great stadiums will provide memories of a lifetime.
If you have any questions about FC Barcelona tickets or anything else related to your Barcelona holiday make sure you get in touch with me below for some custom feedback!
In the meantime start warming up your chants: “Barça! Barça! Barçaaaa!”.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:13 pmdo you know if any tickets are available for the game on November 22, I signed up to be emailed but never heard anything, are they still to be released or is it sold out? Also, I checked on stub hub which had a few but I am concerned because the ticket wouldn't be in my name contrary to the rules.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:27 pm
Team MemberAshHey Ray, It's really hit or miss depending on demand. I would say you've got a good chance of getting an email since it's November and it's not another top 4 club. That said, if you're really nervous about getting booked in advance then Tickpick and Stubhub are legit places to get them on the secondary market. I've had lots of readers book this way, including for big El Clasico matches, with no issue. Cheers,
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September 17, 2025 at 3:04 pmHey, in order to buy tickets for the home games directly from the FC Barcelona website, do you have to be a club member/subscriber? I am planning to attend a game on November 30, 2025. I don’t believe the game is high profile enough, but this is my first time in Barcelona so not sure how that works. Any advice is appreciated.
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September 22, 2025 at 12:10 pm Team MemberAshHi Nick, It is still possible to get tickets as a non-subscriber but this is the last "group" that is granted access. Even worse to those who hate signing up to things, it's suggested to at least get the free account so you can get emails as soon as your "tier" is granted permission to buy. I'd sign up for the free account. In this case though, since it's a low demand game, you might be fine without doing it (checking back daily) without account but it will increase the risk of missing out. Last year I bought in November with no account by going to the site the day of the match... so it is possible. Cheers,
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September 14, 2025 at 9:02 amHey ash do you know if tickets for the barcelona game on the 21st have been released? Ive seen some on sale of sgubhub but i dont know if those are scams or not
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September 16, 2025 at 11:54 am Team MemberAshHi Alondra, Stubhub is a legitimate website for holders to sell tickets they can't use - so whatever you see on there are valid tickets. I have used them before without issue. That said, you'll be paying a premium. The regular tickets as of now are sold out, though the week of the game there might be others put up for sale on the official site. It's kind of a risk to expect this though, smaller stadium + weekend end of high season for tourism, so if you find something decent on Stubhub I'd recommend going that route as you can't be sure. Cheers,
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April 13, 2025 at 1:12 pmhey ash, appreciate the tips on your page. we are couple aussies heading across for a month and were hoping to start the trip on a high seeing barca play madrid. I cant work out whether the tickets are still yet to be released or if they are sold out. interested whether you advise to wait and observe the site or bite bullet on ridiculous pricing? appreciate your thoughts mate :)
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April 14, 2025 at 3:40 pm Team MemberAshHi Phoebe, Thanks for writing! Tickets for these games will be sold out way in advance, especially late season in a potentially title-deciding game. You're free to check back on the official site every couple days in case they release some. They don't do it in any predictable way, and for games like this it'd be rare - I've never heard of El Clasico tickets being released later. As you get closer you'll probably have to bite the secondary market bullet :( Best of luck!
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October 15, 2024 at 6:27 pmhi guys, i live in berlin and wanted to come to barca - bayern on 23.10, but due tu uefa regulations i can't buy tickets with my german visa card. is there anything i can do?
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October 16, 2024 at 12:20 pm Team MemberAshHi Anton, I would try a service like Revolut or Wise... I use both apps. Once you've got an account they'll give you a digital card that you can use for online purchases. I am not sure if it would register as a German card or not, but worth a shot. Second idea would be to try a reputable reseller like Stubhub... though expect to pay a premium! Let me know how it goes :) Cheers,
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July 19, 2024 at 4:43 amHi Ash, I am planning a vacation to Barcelona with my family in December 2024. We're hoping to buy tickets for the December 20th game against Madrid - is there anything specific I should know for buying these tickets? When do they go on sale? Can foreigners buy such ticket? Any help is appreciated :)
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July 19, 2024 at 5:18 pm Team MemberAshHi Fannie, Foreigners can definitely buy tickets, though I should warn you it may be hard for an epic opponent like Atletico. Right now they are not on sale but you can put your name in here: https://frmforms.fcbarcelona.com/entradas-futbol-atl-madrid-reg-eng To be told when they're on sale. I expect the tickets to go on sale in August at the latest. Cheers,
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December 26, 2023 at 6:40 pmHi Ash, We will have a visit to between 23-27 February 2024 and we (me and my son) want to watch Barcelona Getafe match. I am planning to buy tickets from BArcelona web page. Is there any restrictions (being a member to sth, being EU citizen etc..) We are Turkish and is it possible to go with tickets bought from BArcelona web page and our passports. I am not experienced on this issue but I had heard there are some other conditions for international watchers. Thanks.
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December 26, 2023 at 11:01 pm Team MemberAshHello! The only restrictions are for fans of the visiting team during high profile matches... for a standard Barcelona Getafe match in February you're fine buying seats wherever you can find them :) Cheers,
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December 30, 2023 at 8:15 amThank you very much.
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December 31, 2023 at 12:24 pm Team MemberAshNo worries :)
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December 3, 2023 at 6:08 pmHi Ash! I'm a culé and going on a trip to Barcelona from 20 December. Currently, I'm searching for the best way to buy FC Barcelona's match ticket against Almeria. This is the first time to watch a football game, and because I am a big fan of FC Barcelona, I want to watch it in gol nord, where I heard many avid fans sit on there. After attempting to purchase the ticket from the official website, I thought that I could not choose the side (nord or sur). Is my comprehension correct? And could you give me some advice on that and where do you recommend for travellers to watch the game? Thanks in advance!
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September 6, 2023 at 5:56 pmHi Ash, i don't know if you can point me in the right direction i am trying to buy tickets for a game at Barcelona and its asking me for a membership number and a membership code. I have a Culer premium membership code but no pin. What am I doing wrong? Thanks in advance.
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September 8, 2023 at 3:14 am Team MemberAshHello Cheryl, Unfortunately not being a member myself I am unsure what is happening here... I would check the email you got when signing up to see if you can recover the pin. Otherwise you'll have to get in touch with them to figure it out. Apologies I can't shed any more light on this,
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September 5, 2023 at 7:33 pmHi Ash, thanks for the great article. I will be traveling on our Honeymoon to Barcelona from the United States and we will be there for when Barcelona plays SHAKHTAR DONETSK on October 25th, so might as well go to the game! Right now for basic tickets it shows members only can purchase tickets, so I am wondering what is the best way to purchase a couple tickets? Thanks!
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September 8, 2023 at 3:08 am Team MemberAshHi Josh, Viagogo and Stubhub are the best options for third party tickets :) I've used them both and found them prompt and legitimate. That said, given this game isn't a huge ticket I'd check the official site a couple weeks before the match just in case more are released - it's not uncommon. Cheers,
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September 8, 2023 at 3:41 amHi Ash, thanks for the reply! If I wanted to become a member do purchase tickets, would you know how to do that?
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September 11, 2023 at 3:26 pm Team MemberAshHi Josh, I have never done it myself so can't comment on the specifics... but you can find all the information here: https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/socis/fer-se-soci/advantages
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