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Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
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About Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium, also known as Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, formerly known as the Estadi de Montjuïc and Estadi Olímpic de Montjuïc and also known in English as the Barcelona Olympic Stadium, is a stadium in Barcelona, Catalonia. Originally built in 1927 for the 1929 International Exposition in the city, it was renovated in 1989 to be the main stadium for the 1992 Summer Olympics and 1992 Summer Paralympics. The stadium is named after Lluís Companys, the 123rd president of the Generalitat de Catalunya, who was executed by Francoist Spain.
Plan your visit
Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys — tickets, hours & how to get there
Tickets & prices
Adult tickets from Free to enter the stadium concourse; Barcelona Olympic Museum adult €5.80. Access varies during events and FC Barcelona’s multi-year residency here while Camp Nou is renovated.
Opening hours
Stadium concourse: daily 10:00–18:00 (summer 10:00–20:00). Olympic Museum: Tue–Sat 10:00–18:00, Sun 10:00–14:30. Concourse closes on match days and event set-up days — check the Olympic Ring schedule if timing is tight.
How to get there
Espanya metro (Lines 1, 3 & 8) + 15-minute uphill walk (or bus 150) through the Olympic Ring.
Best time to visit
Late afternoon combined with sunset from the MNAC terrace 5 minutes downhill. Allow 45 minutes for the stadium, 1 hour for the Olympic Museum.
Insider tips
- FC Barcelona plays La Liga games here through the Camp Nou renovation — tickets from €40 on the official site.
- The Olympic Museum is small but well-curated; skip if you’ve already seen the Barcelona 1992 pavilion at MNAC.
- Combine with Montjuïc Castle (30-minute walk up the hill or funicular from Paral·lel) for a full afternoon.
Frequently asked
Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys — questions travellers ask
- How much are Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys tickets?
- Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys tickets: adult from Free to enter the stadium concourse; Barcelona Olympic Museum adult €5.80. Access varies during events and FC Barcelona’s multi-year residency here while Camp Nou is renovated.
- What are Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys opening hours?
- Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys is open Stadium concourse: daily 10:00–18:00 (summer 10:00–20:00). Olympic Museum: Tue–Sat 10:00–18:00, Sun 10:00–14:30.. Concourse closes on match days and event set-up days — check the Olympic Ring schedule if timing is tight.
- How do you get to Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys?
- Espanya metro (Lines 1, 3 & 8) + 15-minute uphill walk (or bus 150) through the Olympic Ring.
- Is Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys worth visiting?
- Yes — Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium, also known as Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, formerly known as the Estadi de Montjuïc and Estadi Olímpic de Montjuïc and also known in English as the Barcelona Olympic Stadium, is a stadium in Barcelona, Catalonia. FC Barcelona plays La Liga games here through the Camp Nou renovation — tickets from €40 on the official site.
- How long do you need at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys?
- Allow 45 minutes for the stadium, 1 hour for the Olympic Museum to enjoy Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys at a comfortable pace.
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