FC Barcelona is offering fans a permanent resting place inside its renovated stadium starting in 2027, ESPN reported.
The upgrade to Camp Nou includes a 1,500-square-meter memorial space featuring 26,000 niches for ashes and commemorative plaques. Worldwide fans can purchase concessions lasting for 10, 25, or 50 years without needing club membership.
“Two ways of paying tribute and showing remembrance will be available through placing a loved one’s ashes in a columbarium or writing a name and message on a commemorative plaque in the Stadium,” the club said in a statement reported by ESPN.
Costs for columbarium niches and commemorative plaques
A resting place for ashes inside the Camp Nou columbarium starts at €2,490 for a 10-year concession. A 50-year concession costs €5,990, alongside an annual maintenance fee of €70.
Plaques for the stadium walls cost €490 for a standard 10-year option. A 50-year premium plaque costs €1,040.
Architect Quique Montoya designed the memorial space to feature fine materials and warm lighting. The area will also include large murals dedicated to notable moments in the club’s history alongside audiovisual elements.
Construction finishes by mid-2028 amid rising interest
Construction work is taking place in two phases and will finish by mid-2028. Fans’ ashes can be deposited beginning in 2027.
Several former players and relatives of historic club figures have already shown interest in securing a spot within the memorial space. “Many fans, members and those with a past at the Club have shown interest in the FC Barcelona Memorial since the launch of the project,” the club said.
Who can purchase a memorial space and when it opens
Who is eligible to purchase a memorial space at Camp Nou?
Any FC Barcelona fan worldwide can purchase a niche or plaque. Club membership is not required to secure a concession.
How long do the stadium concessions last?
Fans can choose between concession periods of 10, 25, or 50 years for both the columbarium niches and the commemorative plaques.
When will the memorial space open to the public?
Fans’ ashes can be deposited starting in 2027. Construction on the entire memorial area will conclude by mid-2028.
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