Location and access to Estadi Lluis Companys
Estadi Lluis Companys Location
The Estadi Lluís Companys, also known as Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys or simply Estadi Olímpic, is a football stadium located on the Montjuïc mountain in Barcelona city. Due to the renovation works of the Spotify Camp Nou, FC Barcelona will play all its home matches at the Estadi Lluís Companys from the 2023/2024 season.
Passeig Olímpic 15-17, 08038, Barcelona - Spain
How to Get to Estadi Lluis Companys
Bus
To get to Plaza España you can take these bus lines: V7, V9, H12, H16, D40
Once in Plaça España, you can walk up to the stadium or take one of these buses: 45, 46, 65, 25
Metro
Two different metro lines reach the Plaza España, L3 and L1 (stop Espanya).
Ferrocarril de la Generalitat de Catalunya (FGC)
Another quick way to get to Plaza España is by the Generalitat railways, which you can take from the city centre. These are the lines that reach Plaza España:
S3, S4, S8, S9, R5, R50, R6, R60
Car
It is not recommended going to the Estadi Lluis Companys stadium by your own vehicle. Due to massive affluence of attendees, it is difficult to park your car at a reasonable distance. Also, on match days, you can get by car only to Plaza España, as it is forbidden to drive up to the stadium in a private car. Even so, if you decide to go by car, we recommend you park in the vicinity of Plaza España, in a paid car park.
Motorbike/Bike/Scooter
Unlike cars, in this case you will be able to park around the Lluís Companys Stadium, as access for motorbikes, bicycles and scooters is permitted. The club has set up a specific area for each vehicle.
On Foot
Once you get to Plaça Espanya, you can walk up to the Lluís Companys stadium. There are escalators both up and down to the top of the Montjuïc mountain where the stadium is located. From Plaza España it won't take you more than 20 minutes.
Shuttle Buses
On match days, free shuttle buses will be available, leaving from Plaza España every 5 minutes. Service available from 2h before the match until 1:30h after the match.
Departure point: Avenida Reina Maria Cristina, 2-16
Access to Your Seat
Your ticket to enter the stadium has the following information:
There are six areas of the Estadi Olímpic stadium:
- The Tribune (Tribuna)
- The Longside (Lateral)
- The North Corner (Corner Nord)
- The South Corner (Corner Sud)
- The North Goal (Gol Nord)
- The South Goal (Gol Sud)
At the same time, each of these six areas is divided in two levels or stands, with the first stand being closest to the pitch and the second, the highest and farthest. Besides, every area of the stadium has its access and gates.
Let's see what each number means, so you can reach your seat without any problem:
Access (Accés): this is the access gate to the stadium from the street. The access numbers show up in black on the vertical panels around the entire stadium.
Gate (Porta): this is the gate through which you must enter the stadium. The gate number appears on a grey panel located right above the gate. It is compulsory that you enter through the correct gate, which is mentioned on your ticket. You must also pass your official FC Barcelona ticket on the barcode reader. If you have any issue, do not worry, personnel from the Club are always present, ready to help you.
Entrance (Boca): you are now inside the Estadi Lluis Companys stadium. You will stop in a hallway which goes around the access to the stands. Now you must find your entrance, the place inside the stadium through which you must reach the sector where your seat is. The entrance numbers are shown on a horizontal panel, located above each access.
Row (Fila): this is the row where your seat is. The identifying numbers are located on the floor of each row’s seat and follow a consecutive order, from the highest to lowest.
Seat (Seient): the seat number is marked on the chair. Please take into consideration that the seat numbers are split into odd and even. When you access from your corresponding Entrance, you will find the odd numbers on one side and the even numbers on the other side of the aisle. Find your number… and enjoy the match!
Estadi Lluis Companys seating plan:
Security Norms at the Stadium
The norms and instructions of the FC Barcelona Club to access the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys stadium are the following:
- It is forbidden to introduce or to display banners or flags which show symbols or signs that could incite to violence or xenophobia.
- It is forbidden to introduce any type of weapon or object which could be thrown or which could be used as a weapon. Any person who tries to introduce objects like drums, trumpets, loudspeakers, etc. will be denied entry to the Stadium. Small, foldable umbrellas are normally allowed.
- It is forbidden to introduce any team flag mounted on a big-dimension stick. The small flags with plastic sticks, flexibles and empty on the inside, could be authorized.
- There are no official lockers or similar places within the Stadium to leave any type of object, so it is highly recommended you do not bring any objects which could be denied entry to the Stadium. If you bring any of these forbidden objects, it is recommended that you leave them at your hotel to avoid the risk of having to throw them away when entering the Stadium.
- It is forbidden to introduce or sell alcoholic drinks within the Stadium.
- - Any recipient that a spectator wants to introduce within the Stadium must comply with the following norms of rigidity, volume and weight: recipients/bottles without a cap and not bigger than 500 ml in capacity, and must be made of soft plastic. There will also be forbidden within the Stadium objects which weigh more than 500 grams and which could be dangerous if used as projectile.
- Petards, fireworks or any explosive devices are strictly forbidden within the Stadium. Anyone who tries to introduce any such object will be denied entry to the Stadium and will have their ticket confiscated.
- It is also forbidden to bring to the Stadium any object that might have a fire risk (toilet paper rolls, big paper billboards, etc.).
- It is forbidden to introduce laser pointers, animals or professional photo or video cameras.
- Any person who is considered to be drunk or under the influence of alcohol or drugs will possibly be denied entry or could be expelled if they cause disturbance once inside the stadium.
Besides the above guidelines referring to entry, the fans are reminded that it is forbidden to launch any type of object towards any part of the Stadium, or among the spectators.
Starting with January 2012, FC Barcelona prohibits smoking within the stadium. This prohibition applies to the stands, to the exits and generally to the entire interior of the Stadium.