Information for fans travelling to Barcelona for Tuesday's Joan Gamper Trophy match

Supporters travelling to Spain for our Joan Gamper Trophy match against FC Barcelona at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on Tuesday 8 August are advised to take note of the following important information.

Kick-off is 8pm local time (7pm UK). Gates open at 6.15pm local time.

Supporters are advised to arrive at least one hour before kick-off.

Barcelona

We recommend fans familiarise themselves with the government’s travel advice for Spain.  Supporters requiring urgent assistance from the British Consulate General in Spain should call +34 91 714 6300.

Alternatively, consular enquiries can be directed to www.gov.uk/contact-consulate-barcelona.

Information for tourists in Barcelona can be found here: www.barcelonaturisme.com/wv3/en/

Emergency numbers in Barcelona:
City Police and Fire Service - 112
Medical emergencies - 061

The Club’s Travel Line - +447917 880445 - will be available throughout the day and evening of the match for any supporters experiencing problems, including those who may be missing.

No areas of the city have been identified as to be avoided by supporters. Popular tourist areas such as Plaça Catalunya, Las Ramblas and the port offer a range of bars and restaurants and public transport to the stadium. Supporters are advised to be mindful of active pickpockets and ensure all belongings, including match tickets, are always kept safe.

The official currency of Spain is the Euro.

Passport validity

Supporters are advised that passports must have been issued less than 10 years before the date of entry to Spain (check the ‘date of issue’) and be valid for at least three months after the day of departure (check the ‘expiry date’).

Passports issued before 1 October 2018 may have extra months added to their expiry date which will not be valid when travelling to the EU. Supporters are advised to check their passports meet these requirements before travelling.

Getting to the stadium

Supporters are advised that this match is the first FC Barcelona will play at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys during renovations to Camp Nou and is the first football match to be played there in 14 years. Supporters should plan their journey to arrive at the stadium no later than one hour before kick-off.

While there are no bars or restaurants around the stadium, food and alcohol will be available to purchase in a fanzone outside the stadium on Plaça de Nemesi Ponsati, located near Gates 1 and 2.

The Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys is located on a steep hill. Supporters, particularly those with limited mobility, are advised to use public transport to reach the stadium.

The Plaça Espanya Metro station is served by the L1 (red) and L3 (green) Metro lines and the 13, 23, 55, 125, 150 bus services operate from Plaça Espanya to the stadium.

Supporters preferring to walk to the stadium from Plaça Espanya can use nearby escalators on Avinguda Reina María Cristina. The journey time is approximately 20 minutes.

Alternatively, the Montjuïc Funicular (cable car) is available from the Paral·lel Metro station, which is served by the L2 (purple) and L3 (green) Metro lines. This route includes a 10-minute walk to the stadium.

Public transport information for Barcelona can be found here: https://www.tmb.cat/en/barcelona-transport

At Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys

There is no segregation of supporters for this match so supporters are advised to use the information on their match ticket to reach their point of entry.

Match tickets do not need to be printed and can be scanned from mobile devices. Mobile connectivity in the area around the stadium may be limited so supporters are advised to download tickets prior to arrival.

All supporters will be subject to a search on entry and in accordance with ground regulations, some supporters may be asked to present photographic ID to confirm they are the individuals who purchased their ticket. Any form of photographic ID will be sufficient, providing it is the original and not a photo or copy.

Battery packs are permitted in the stadium.

Tottenham Hotspur stewards will be present at the Ticket Office by Gate 2 should any supporters require assistance prior to entering the stadium.

Temperature at kick-off may be above 25 degrees Celsius. Supporters are advised to dress appropriately and to remain hydrated.

Accessibility

Supporters requiring accessible taxi services are advised to book in advance with Taxiamic https://www.taxiamic.cat/en/

Alternatively, the Montjuïc Funicular (cable car) is available from the Paral·lel Metro station, both of which are wheelchair accessible, though the route includes a 10-minute walking journey to the stadium.

The 150 bus from Plaça Espanya is wheelchair accessible, however the Plaça Espanya Metro station is not.

More information on accessible transport in Barcelona can be found here: https://www.tmb.cat/en/barcelona/accessibility-mobility-reduced

At the stadium, FC Barcelona Access Stewards (T’Acompanyem) will be on hand to provide assistance, as will Tottenham Hotspur Access Stewards.

Wheelchair areas are under cover and have accessible toilets and kiosks with lowered counters.

Ticket assistance

As all tickets have been purchased directly from FC Barcelona, any supporters requiring assistance should visit the Ticket Office at Gate 2, where tickets will also be on sale from 11am.

Alcohol

In accordance with local law, no alcohol is available in general admission areas of the stadium.

Food and drink

A range of food and soft drinks will be available in the stadium and in the fanzone outside.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted in the stadium.

Bag Policy

Backpacks and smaller bags will be permitted entry. Larger bags and suitcases will not be permitted. There is no bag storage facility at the stadium.

Flags

Flags and banners are permitted provided they are no larger than 3x2m. No flagpoles are permitted.

Supporters are reminded that the Club’s own Flags and Banners Policy is in operation at away matches.

Payments

Kiosks will accept card and cash payments for food and drinks.

Prohibited items

The following will NOT be allowed into the stadium:

• Air horns
• Alcoholic beverages
• Animals
• Banners / flags with offensive, political, racist, xenophobic, ideological, philosophical or commercial messages
• Bicycles
• Drink bottles and vessels above 500ml (bottle caps will be removed)
• Drones
• Drugs
• Electric scooters
• Flagpoles
• Large bags (see above for bag policy)
• Laser pointers
• Musical instruments
• Objects heavier than 500g
• Prams
• Recording equipment
• Pyrotechnics and explosive materials
• Umbrellas
• Weapons

Leaving the stadium

Public transport will operate until midnight.

Any announcements regarding post-match instructions will be made in Spanish and English.

Spurs respects

We are proud of our superb and loyal support at home and away. We all have a responsibility to act as ambassadors of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club and act as considerate visitors to those who live and work in the cities and countries we visit. Please respect local customs and traditions by not placing flags or banners on local statues or monuments.

We recognise that most supporters want to watch a football match and not to listen to abusive or indecent language from the stands. Discriminatory or violent behaviour which includes shouting, chanting or actions such as racist, xenophobic, sectarian, homophobic, sexist or anti-disability behaviour is unacceptable.

If you witness incidents like these, please notify a steward immediately. The Club reserves the right to indefinitely ban supporters found guilty of using discriminatory language.