Barcelona return to Camp Nou for preseason finale

Barcelona will welcome Al Ahly to Camp Nou on Wednesday, August 19, for the 2026 Joan Gamper Trophy. The match is the club’s annual home opener and the final fixture of Barcelona’s preseason campaign.

The encounter will be the first Gamper match at Camp Nou since 2022, giving Barcelona supporters the opportunity to meet the squad ahead of the new season. The club traditionally treats the fixture as an important occasion and will be looking for a convincing performance against the Egyptian giants.

Barcelona lineup

Barcelona’s announced starting XI is Joan in goal, with Kounde, Eric, Martín and Balde in defence. Fermín, Bernal and Espart are set to form the midfield, while Yamal, Hamza and Raphinha lead the attack in a 4-3-3 formation.

The substitutes are Szczesny, Aller, Cubarsí, Christensen, Cortés, Pesquer, Fariñas, Goren, Pedri, Gavi, Olmo, Tunkara, Bisiwu, Adeyemi and Gordon.

Match details and viewing information

Kickoff is scheduled for 8pm Central European Time at Camp Nou in Barcelona, with the match also set for 7pm in the UK and Nigeria, 2pm Eastern Time and 11am Pacific Time in the United States, and 11:30pm in India.

TV3 is listed as a broadcaster in Spain. Supporters worldwide can watch through the FC Barcelona YouTube service with a subscription, while FanCode is listed for viewers in India. Additional broadcasters may also be available in other territories.

The matchday coverage invites supporters to follow the action while observing community rules, including avoiding illegal streaming links and abusive language. The occasion marks Barcelona’s return home for a preseason event as the team prepares for the competitive season.