Birmingham City have officially announced the ticket prices for their highly anticipated summer friendly against La Liga champions Barcelona. The match will take place at St Andrew's @ Knighthead Park on Friday, July 31, with a 7:45pm kick-off.
Match Details and Context
The five-time Champions League winners are scheduled to hold a pre-season training camp at St George's Park under head coach Hansi Flick, and have agreed to travel to the Second City for this fixture. This encounter is expected to be Birmingham City's final pre-season game before they commence their competitive campaign the following week in the Carabao Cup first round. The Championship season is set to start on the weekend of August 15 and 16.
Birmingham City's pre-season schedule begins with a match against Huddersfield Town during their training camp in Portugal. They will then face domestic opponents Burton Albion, Crewe Alexandra, and Northampton Town before the blockbuster clash with Barcelona.
Player Availability
Barcelona are likely to be without several of their star players due to their involvement in the World Cup. Players such as Lamine Yamal, Pedri, and Gavi (all Spain), Raphinha (Brazil), Jules Kounde (France), and new signing Anthony Gordon (England) are expected to progress deep into the tournament in North America and will be granted additional time off for recovery.
Ticket Information
Tickets will be available for purchase starting with season ticket holders on Monday, June 22, followed by general sale on Wednesday, July 1.
Ticket Prices
- Season ticket holders: Adults £30, Concession £20, Juniors £10
- Non-season ticket holders: Adults £35, Concession £25, Juniors £15
Official Statement
Chief executive Jeremy Dale expressed his excitement, stating: "We are thrilled to welcome FC Barcelona to St Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park for what promises to be a memorable occasion for our players, supporters and the city of Birmingham. This fixture reflects the ambition of Birmingham City and the progress being made across the club. The footballing world is paying attention to what is happening at Birmingham City. Barcelona are a powerhouse of world football and have chosen to kick-off their pre-season campaign with us. People are seeing that there is an exciting story unfolding here. Hosting one of the most iconic teams in the world, with such a rich history and global following, is a fantastic opportunity as we build towards the new season. With Barcelona’s global fanbase and the reach of our international streaming service, the eyes of the world will be on St Andrew’s for this very special occasion."
