According to Diario AS, Barcelona is building a sustainable economic model centered on Spotify Camp Nou, with 2030/31 marked as a crucial turning point.

Barcelona's revenue has surpassed 1 billion euros, but the club is still working toward full financial health. For the 2025/26 fiscal year, the club reported revenue of €1.06 billion and a loss of €18 million. The budget for this season projects revenue of €1.195 billion and a profit of €1 million, both figures approved by the delegate assembly. As previously reported by Diario AS, Barcelona aims to increase revenue to €1.45 billion in the 2030/31 season and raise EBITDA to €370 million from the current €184 million.

Barcelona's board and management are not relying on a single revenue stream, though the new Camp Nou will be the primary engine of economic growth and the strategic core of the club. The club estimates that stadium-related revenue will reach €285 million in the 2026/27 season, €60 million more than the previous fiscal year. However, this does not represent the stadium's full potential. After construction is completed, stadium capacity will be gradually expanded to 104,000, and VIP areas remain underdeveloped. There is further room for growth in catering, the museum, events, hospitality services, and naming rights. Barcelona's ambition extends beyond filling the stadium; they want Spotify Camp Nou to generate more revenue throughout the year from each visitor and on more dates, not just on matchdays.

Another major pillar of future economic growth is commercial operations. In the budget approved by the delegate assembly, this segment generated €577 million, making it the most significant revenue source currently. In the last fiscal year, sponsorship revenue reached €265 million, and merchandise sales (BLM) totaled €208 million, with many at the club viewing BLM as an important additional revenue stream.

Another revenue source is Barcelona's global brand development. The club has reached an agreement with Ohana Real Estate to build a Barcelona-inspired complex in Dubai. Vice President of Economics Ferran Olivé explained, "There will be stores, an academy... we will charge licensing fees. Back-of-shirt sponsors will also appear during the 2027-28, 2028-29, and 2029-30 seasons." The financial scale of this deal could reach €65 million.

In this area, the delegate assembly also approved an agreement with Babylon Park. Olivé stated, "It is an entertainment center with immersive experiences. We need to create a structure that makes people want to spend money here. Babylon Park is an international operator with over 30 years of experience and will be located within Espai Barça. It is a 25-year licensing agreement where we lease 900 square meters. They will also develop other centers across Catalonia. This is a very favorable agreement that helps us repay debt. We expect to maximize the benefits of Espai Barça." The club emphasized this is not the theme park previously reported.

Broadcasting rights remain significant, but Barcelona does not anticipate substantial growth in this area in the coming years. Instead, the club expects growth from Barça Produccions, hoping it will no longer depreciate in the next fiscal year. The book value of this asset held by Barcelona stands at €116 million.

Player Sales

While not the most significant part of the budget, Barcelona has consistently viewed player transfers and loans as part of its business model in recent seasons. La Masia is not just a youth academy but also an economic asset. Not all players who come through it find a place in the first team. Therefore, the sports management approach is to maximize financial returns from all players outside the coach's plans, whether through direct transfers or by retaining a percentage of future transfer fees.

This revenue stream is projected to generate €74 million in this season's budget. Olivé confirmed that the club has nearly achieved this revenue target through all transactions completed during the summer.

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