Barcelona will not play their home games at the iconic Camp Nou ground in 2023-24.

The stadium was first constructed in 1957 and its capacity of 99,354 was the highest in European football.

It has been the setting for some of the greatest matches in history, including Manchester United's dramatic late comeback against Bayern Munich in the 1999 Champions League final.

Here is everything you need to know about Barcelona's temporary stadium switch for next season.

Why are Barcelona leaving the Camp Nou?

While the Camp Nou is an impressive sight to the naked eye, it is in desperate need of modernisation to both enhance fan experience and increase the capacity to approximately 105,000.

The renovations, which are expected to be completed ahead of the 2026-27 season, will also increase financial gains for the cash-strapped club. 

According to The Athletic, just 5% of the Camp Nou is currently classified as VIP, a far lower total than the rest of Europe's elite clubs.

So the proposed capacity increase — and extra hospitality facilities — should lead to improved matchday takings.

Where will Barcelona play their home games in 2023-24?

Xavi's side will play their football at the 55,000-capacity Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Catalonia next season.

The ground was previously the home of Barcelona's city rivals Espanyol and it was also the main stadium used for the 1992 Summer Olympics.

It is under four miles away from the Camp Nou and the Blaugrana have announced that additional travel options will be provided to assist supporters.

Jordi Portabella — director of the club's sustainability area — said: "The club will make available to those attending the game a series of shuttle buses to take them to the stadium.

"These buses will be divided into convoys of three every four minutes, which will allow them to make a continuous circuit and maximise journeys."

When will Barcelona return to the Camp Nou?

The project is in the hands of Turkish construction company Limak, who have reportedly finalised a £782million deal with the 26-time LaLiga champions.

It is expected to be finished in time for the start of the 2026-27 season, although Barcelona are set to return to the Camp Nou in 2024-25.

However, it is likely the stadium will only operate at 50% capacity.

Have other teams moved stadium temporarily?

Barcelona are not the only top European club to have had a temporary home.

During the coronavirus pandemic, their fierce Spanish rivals Real Madrid spent part of 2019-20 and the whole of 2020-21 at the Alfredo di Stefano Stadium in order to facilitate renovations of the Bernabeu.

Premier League side Tottenham also spent the entirety of the 2017-18 season and five games of 2018-19 playing at Wembley while their new stadium was constructed.