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Camp Nou

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Camp Nou

Europe's largest football stadium and the cathedral of FC Barcelona/Stadiums

Camp Nou has been the home of FC Barcelona since 1957 and is the largest stadium in Europe with a capacity of 99,354. The name means 'New Ground' in Catalan, which feels increasingly ironic given the stadium is older than most of its fans' grandparents. It has witnessed some of the greatest moments in football history, including Messi's entire career arc from teenager to legend.

Measurements

Playing field area7,140 m²
124 billionthsLake Michigan surfaces
44,625Pizza box tops

105m x 68m pitch

Height48 m
2.18Semi truck lengths
24 millionE. coli bacteria
38.7 millionthsCalifornia lengths

Maximum height of stands

Pitch length105 m
43.8Golf cart lengths
91.9Golf drivers
Pitch width68 m
895Hockey puck diameters
5,667Skittles
80 billionGlucose molecules
Total site area55,000 m²
1,973Studio apartments
34,375Twin beds
79 billionthsTexases
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