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Thu 24 – Sun 27 Jul

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Barcelona is going to play host to the EuroGames Barcelona 2008, the European championship for gay, lesbian and transsexual sportsmen/women and their friends. An amazing event which will involve more 30,000 people and which for a few days will transform Barcelona into the authentic European capital of sport and gay and lesbian culture.

EuroGames Barcelona 2008 will consist of 28 sporting events together with a range of cultural and leisure activities based in and around the city. The event will make its mark on Barcelona for a few days as more than 5,000 sporting participants descend upon the city from all corners of Europe.

Sportive Disciplines: Aerobics, Badminton, Ballroom, dancing, Basketball, Beach volleyball, Bowling, Bowls – Pétanque, Canoeing, Cycling, Floorball, Football, Golf, Handball, Hockey, Rollerblading, Rugby, Running, Sailing, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Synchronized swimming, Table tennis, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Waterpolo, Wrestling.

Cultural Program: Ceremonies, forums, festivals, parties, tourism, etc. More info

EuroGames is sport, fun and culture. More info

Mon – Sat 10am to 6:30pm. Sat & holydays 10am to 14pm Trv. de les Corts, 63-71

FC Barcelona Museum: General 8,30€; free admission to Seniors and kids (0-13)

FC Barcelona Stadium: General 13€; free admission to Seniors and kids (0-13) ServiCaixaSports

A visit to the Museum, includes a panoramic view of the stadium from the grandstand, can be divided into three main areas of content.

• The Historic Museum: There you can see a wall to wall trophies, pictures and statues of the greats.

• Futbolart Collection – Pablo Ornaque: There you will find curiosities and antiques related to the history of the sport from the 19th century to the modern day.

• Temporary exhibitions: Displays that can cover all manner of different subjects.

You can buy a ticket for the museum and to see the stadium or you can buy a dual ticket where you get to see the museum and behind the scenes at the club e.g. changing rooms, VIP lounge, press conference areas etc.