Barcelona's Bold Security Overhaul at Camp Nou: Thick Barriers, New Nets, and Safer Rows

Safety overhaul at Spotify Camp Nou

Barcelona has unveiled a sweeping security package for Spotify Camp Nou, aimed at preventing incidents during matches and ensuring the safety of fans and facilities, especially during ongoing renovations amid heightened security patrols and a growing attention to risk management.

According to Mundo Deportivo, the plan includes stricter screening and reinforced anchor points for protective barriers in sensitive zones.

They also require thicker acrylic panels—up to 18 millimeters—to boost impact resistance, and they remove the front row of seating directly behind the barriers to create an extra buffer. A laboratory report will certify barrier strength, and additional safety nets up to 14 meters will be installed in high-risk areas.

What changes are being made

Barcelona plans to implement all measures from the Mallorca match in La Liga, with high nets to be completed before the Levante game on February 22, and capacity rising toward 62,000 after phase 1C.

This security push runs alongside Espai Barca renovations, as fans cling to the hope of a safer stadium reopening and a more comfortable matchday experience.

Implementation timeline and context

This step comes as Espai Barca renovations continue, with fans hoping for a safe return to fully reopened stands.

Punchline 1: If security gets any tighter, you’ll need a pass just to find your seat.

Punchline 2: And after all this, the only thing escaping will be our excuses for leaving the snack bar early.