Activity
FC Barcelona is a sports entity that operates as a multi-sport club, competing at the highest level in football, basketball, handball, roller hockey, and indoor soccer, among other sports. It also manages commercial and entertainment activities associated with the brand, such as official stores, museums, fan experiences, and catering services.
History
FC Barcelona was founded in 1899 by Joan Gamper and a group of young people in Barcelona, with an intercultural and multi-sport vocation. Throughout its history, the club has experienced significant social and sporting growth, consolidating its position as a global benchmark in sports. It has overcome periods of crisis, built iconic facilities such as the Camp Nou, and enjoyed periods of great sporting success, particularly in football. The youth academy and the development of its own players have been key to its model, and the club has maintained a commitment to internal democracy, Catalan identity, and international projection. It has featured historic figures both as president and manager, as well as among its players.
Product types
FC Barcelona offers a wide range of products and services, including: professional and youth teams in football (men's and women's), basketball, handball, roller hockey, and indoor soccer; ticket sales for matches and events; museum visits and stadium tours; VIP experiences and hospitality; official merchandise in physical and online stores; catering services such as the Barça Cafe; and exclusive experiences such as the Barça Sky Tour. It also offers membership programs and fan activities, as well as sports innovation and training initiatives.
Mission
FC Barcelona's fundamental purpose is to be more than a sports club, promoting values such as respect, effort, ambition, teamwork, and humility. It strives for sporting and management excellence, the development of people through sport, a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and the contribution to a more just and sustainable society. In the long term, it aspires to be a global leader in sports innovation, sustainability, and social transformation through sport.
