Birmingham City will face Barcelona as part of the Spanish club's pre-season schedule, according to Sky Sports. The friendly match takes place at St Andrew's @ Knighthead Park during the 2026 summer break. The fixture marks a high-profile meeting between the West Midlands club and the five-time European champions.
Barcelona include the fixture in their wider preparations for the 2026-27 La Liga campaign. Birmingham City owners Knighthead Capital Management organised the event as part of their ongoing efforts to raise the club's international profile. The American investment firm previously announced significant infrastructure plans for the stadium and surrounding areas, per The Guardian.
Ticketing details and an exact kick-off time remain unconfirmed, though the club expects a capacity crowd for the visit of the Catalan side. This match represents the first time the two teams have met in a senior fixture for several decades. Birmingham City continue to seek commercial growth under their current ownership group while preparing for their upcoming domestic league season.
