Barcelona Club Calls Members to Elect New President

Published on January 23, 2026 | Translated from Spanish
Joan Laporta, president of FC Barcelona, announces the date of the club's presidential elections at a press conference.

Barcelona club calls its members to elect new president

The FC Barcelona board has officially announced the calendar to designate who will lead the entity. Voting members are called to the polls next Sunday, March 15, a date that marks the formal start of the contest. 🗳️

The board sets the key date

During an ordinary meeting, the board members reviewed the electoral calendar and set the voting day. Now, the organization must prepare all the logistics so that the elections can proceed normally and all members can exercise their right.

Immediate steps after the announcement:
  • The club's electoral board is officially established to oversee the process.
  • The period opens for candidates to present and formalize their candidacies before the competent body.
  • The club must enable the mechanisms for members to vote securely and orderly.
Sunday, March 15, becomes the key day for the membership to exercise its right to vote.

The presidential campaign begins

With the date now known, the campaign period officially begins. This allows potential candidates to start presenting their management plans to the members. Attention will focus on their proposals to handle the sporting future and the economic situation of Barça.

Elements that define this phase:
  • Candidates must gather the necessary endorsement signatures from members to run.
  • An intense public debate is expected on the projects and vision of each pre-candidate.
  • There is uncertainty about whether some members of the current board will opt for re-election.

Expectations and unknowns to resolve

Fans are already speculating about the names that could lead the club, adding a point of intrigue to the process. The main question is which candidate will manage to consolidate enough support to achieve the presidency and face the challenges awaiting Barcelona. ⚽