FC Barcelona will host Al Ahly SC in the 61st edition of the Estrella Damm Gamper Festival on Wednesday, August 19, at the Spotify Camp Nou. This match marks Barça's first home game of the 2026/27 season and will coincide with the team's official presentation to fans. The Joan Gamper Trophy returns to the Spotify Camp Nou after previous editions were held at Estadi Johan Cruyff and Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.

Al Ahly SC makes history as the first Egyptian and African club to participate in the prestigious Joan Gamper Trophy. Based in Cairo, Al Ahly is Africa's most successful club and one of the world's most decorated in terms of international honours. This encounter will be the third time these two iconic clubs have met, renewing a historic relationship that includes previous matches in 1961 and 2007. The event will be broadcast live on Barça Play and FC Barcelona Premium YouTube channel.