Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys (Barcelona)

Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys (formerly known as the Estadi Olímpic de Montjuïc and Estadio de Montjuic) is a stadium in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Originally built in 1927 for the 1929 International Exposition in the city (and Barcelona’s bid for the 1936 Summer Olympics, which were awarded to Berlin), it was renovated in 1989 to be the main stadium for the 1992 Summer Olympics. It is now used mainly as the home stadium of local amateur side FC Penger.

The stadium has a capacity of 60,713 (67,007 during the 1992 Olympics), and is located in the Anella Olímpica, in Montjuïc, a large hill to the southwest of the city which overlooks the harbor.

General information

Official website: https://www.estadiolimpic.cat/en/

Arena capacity: 60,713 spectators

Address: Passeig Olímpic, 15-17, 08038 Barcelona, Spain

GPS coordinates for the navigator: 41.3647° N, 2.1557° E

Year of construction: 20 May 1929

Seating plan of Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys

When choosing a place in the stadium, use the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys scheme above.

Where to buy tickets?

Before buying tickets, see the event listing on the website for details of the official sales channels. Tickets can be bought from the box office on the day of the event, provided there are tickets available. Box office opening times are different for each event. Check on Facebook or Twitter or e-mail them.

You can collect your tickets at authorized collection points. Check with the sales channel from which you bought your tickets. To collect from the box office you must bring proof of purchase, your ID card or passport and the bank card you used to pay for the tickets. If you didn’t buy the tickets, in addition to your own ID or passport you must bring a letter of authorization from the purchaser and a photocopy of their ID document.

How to get there?

The Olympic Stadium is at the top of Montjuïc hill and is in a rather isolated location. You have the Telefonica tower, Botanic gardens, Palau Sant Jordi, Fundacion Joan Miró all within a few minutes walk of the Olympic Stadium.

By car

If you are coming in your own car, we recommend reaching “Estadi Olímpic” via Carrer del Foc. There is plenty of parking available in the area.

By Metro

Take the Metro to station Espanya on lines Red L1 or metro line Green Line 3. Then walk from the station Espanya up towards the MNAC art museum, which is the building that looks like a royal palace at the top of Av Reina Maria Christina above the Magic Fountain. The Estadi Olimpic is up on the hill behind and to the right of the MNAC palace. You can take outdoor escalators part of the way up the hill. From there just folllow the signs and the crowds. It is a around 15-20 minute walk from the Espanya metro station.

• By Metro to station Parallel — Funicular train — walk 15 minutes.

Take the Metro to station Parallel on green L3. From there take Montjuic funicular train up Montjuic hill. With your back facing the funicular train station when you exit, turn right and walk along Av de Miramar down to the Palau Sant Jordi and Olympic Stadium. 15 min walk.

By FCG metro

Take FCG train to station Pl. Espanya — then walk 15 minutes.

Nearest FCG train stop is Pl Espanya. Then walk from the station Espanya up to the arena on the Av Reina Maria Christina, past the Magic Fountain and then up the outdoor escalators that take you part of the way up the hill. From there just folllow the signs and the crowds. It is 15 minute walk.

By Bus

The buses that stop in Plaça Espanya and go up to the Olympic Ring are:

• 150: from Plaça Espanya/Mª Cristina, stopping at Avinguda de l’Estadi;
• 13: from Plaça Espanya, stopping at the Olympic Stadium;
• 55: from C/Lleida — Avinguda Paral·lel, stopping at Avinguda de l’Estadi/Passeig Olímpic;
• Buses to Pl. Espanya: 9, 27, 37, 50, 65, 79, 109, 165, D20, H12, V7;
• Bus Turístic and Barcelona City Tour.

On foot

The Olympic Ring can be reached from Plaça Espanya taking the escalators from Avinguda Maria Cristina to Avinguda de l’Estadi.

Parking near Barcelona Olympic stadium

There is plenty of free parking on the streets near the Olympic stadium. 5000 places in underground car park next to Olympic Stadium under Palau Sant Jordi arena.

Where to eat?

Barcelona is one of the most visited cities in the world, therefore, you can find a café or restaurant with good food almost on every corner. Here are some nearby Olympic Stadium.

Paz 19 by Sensi Tapas Bar

The Sensi family grows once again and has the pleasure to introduce you to Paz19 by Sensi: a new tapas bar concept in the famous historical passage from the 19th century “Pasage de la Paz”.

A vibrant place in the gothic quarter just steps away from the famous Ramblas of Barcelona and the other Sensi restaurants.

L’Amfora

L’Amfora has something for every taste, with a special focus on Mediterranean rices and seafood. They are especially proud of their Paella, the star of the menu and one of the best in Barcelona, but you can be assured all of the dishes from starters to desserts are made with excellent ingredients and home made recipes. We invite you to discover the best of Catalan cuisine through their menu.

L’Amfora invites you to discover the best of the Mediterranean cuisine. In the cozy venue you will find traditional dishes made with high quality ingredients while you enjoy the expert attention of the team. You can find them near Plaza España, in downtown Barcelona.

Il Golfo di Napoli

This restaurant, opened in 1997, is already one of the oldest in Barcelona. In addition to its long history, it can boast of being the first Neapolitan restaurant in the city specialized in seafood cuisine. Among the specialties of the restaurant are seafood pasta, fresh fish, as well as typical Neapolitan dishes made with ingredients that reach directly from Naples, such as the famous “mozzarella di bufala”.

As it can’t be otherwise, the restaurant also offers pizzas in true Neapolitan style, made in “forno a legna”, as mandated by the centennial tradition of Neapolitan pizza. In addition, the restaurant offers a long and always varied range of homemade Neapolitan and Italian desserts such as “tiramisù” or “pastiera”, among many others.

History

Designed by architect Pere Domènech i Roura for the 1929 Expo, the stadium was officially opened on 20 May 1929. Montjuïc hosted its first ever event, Spain’s first official rugby international game against Italy.

In the fifties, the stadium was the centerpiece of the 1955 Mediterranean Games, and in 1957 it hosted the only national football cup Final between FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol, the two local clubs.

In the seventies the stadium was disused, and the stands deteriorated. When the Spanish Grand Prix and other races were held at the Montjuïc racing circuit, the stadium was used as a paddock for the teams. Due to safety concerns, the 1975 F1 race was nearly boycotted by drivers.

Due to the award of the 1992 Summer Olympics to Barcelona, the stadium was renovated with the involvement of Italian architect Vittorio Gregotti. The stadium was gutted, preserving only the original facades, and new grandstands were built. In 1989 the venue was re-inaugurated for the World Cup in Athletics, and three years later it hosted the opening and closing ceremonies and the athletics competitions of the Olympic Games.

The stadium served as the home of football club RCD Espanyol from 1997 until 2009. The Estadi Olímpic made its final La Liga appearance during the 2008-2009 season, as Espanyol moved to the newly constructed RCDE Stadium.

It also served as the home of the Barcelona Dragons American football team until 2002. Because the size of the playing surface was slightly shorter than the regulation American Football length, the stadium only had 7-yard end zones, three yards shorter than regulation NFL size in 1991 and 1992. They were later lengthened to the standard 10 yards.

The stadium also played host to the National Football League’s American Bowl in 1993 and in 1994. The San Francisco 49ers played the Pittsburgh Steelers on 1 August 1993. The second game was played on 31 July 1994 between the Los Angeles Raiders and the Denver Broncos.

In 2001, the stadium was renamed after the former president of the Generalitat de Catalunya Lluís Companys, who was executed at the nearby Montjuïc Castle in 1940 by the Franco regime. In 2010, the stadium hosted the 20th European Athletics Championships.