Orange Vélodrome

A true temple of French football, the Orange Vélodrome is the home stadium of Olympique de Marseille. Inaugurated in 1937 ahead of the 1938 World Cup, it has become over the decades a symbol of the city of Marseille.

With 67,000 seats, it is the second largest stadium in France after the Stade de France. Fully covered since its renovation for Euro 2016, the Vélodrome has gained in both comfort and acoustics. The atmosphere is considered one of the best in Europe, driven in particular by the supporter groups in the North and South ends.

Beyond football, it regularly hosts rugby matches, concerts, and major sporting events. It was notably one of the host stadiums for the 1998 FIFA World Cup, the 2023 Rugby World Cup, and the football tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

The venue is also a model of modernity and sustainability: certified ISO 20121, it collects rainwater, reuses heat from a nearby water treatment plant, and features energy-efficient smart lighting.

Visitors can go behind the scenes of the stadium through the OM Stadium Tour, an immersive visit of the dressing rooms, pitchside area, press conference room, and trophy room, lasting approximately 1 hour.

Tours are offered during school holidays, Monday through Sunday, as well as on selected weekends. The meeting point is gate 18 of the Jean-Bouin stand, on the boulevard Michelet side (Rond-Point du Prado metro station). Expect to pay €21 when booking online for the self-guided tour (€16 for concessions) and €39 for the Matchday tour.