Description
Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys is a unique stadium located in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It was formerly known as Estadi De Montjuïc and Estadi Olímpic De Montjuïc. And has served as a venue for various sporting and cultural events throughout its long history.
Construction of the stadium began in 1927 in preparation for the 1929 International Exposition. In 1989, the stadium was extensively reconstructed and became the main venue for the 1992 Summer Olympic Games as well as the Paralympic Games. These events confirmed that Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys deserves its status as one of the main sports arenas in the region.
The stadium is currently the home arena for FC Barcelona for the 2023-2024 season due to the renovation of their main stadium, Camp Nou. The stadium has a capacity of 54367 seats (increased to 67007 during the 1992 Olympic Games), making it the sixth largest stadium in Spain and the second largest in Catalonia.