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Stadium · Marselha, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Stade Vélodrome
Home of Olympique de Marseille since 1937 and the second-largest stadium in France, with about 67,000 seats. It has hosted Football and Rugby World Cup matches and offers guided behind-the-scenes tours. Since 2026 it has been officially named CEPAC Vélodrome.
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About Stade Vélodrome
The Stade Vélodrome is in the south of Marselha, in the 8th arrondissement, and has been the home of Olympique de Marseille (OM) since its opening in 1937. The name comes from the cycling track that used to run around the pitch, which was removed during renovations.
After the 2014 renovation it gained the wavy roof and a capacity of about 67,000 people, making it the second largest stadium in France, behind only the Stade de France. It hosted matches of the FIFA World Cups of 1938 and 1998, the European Championships of 1960, 1984 and 2016, the Rugby World Cups of 2007 and 2023, and the football tournament at the 2024 Olympic Games.
OM is the city's most popular club and the only French winner of the UEFA Champions League, in 1993. On match days, the stadium and the metro around it fill with blue-and-white supporters.
Outside match days, the stadium offers guided tours (OM Stadium Tour) that go through the stands, the dressing rooms and the players' tunnel. Reservations are required.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About one and a half hours for the guided tour. A match, about three hours including arrival.
Best time
Guided tours take place on non-match days; confirm dates before you go. The French league season usually runs from August to May.
How to get there
Metro line 2, stations Rond-Point du Prado or Sainte-Marguerite Dromel, both a few minutes' walk away.
Tip
If you want to see an OM match, buy tickets through the club's or the stadium's official channels and arrive early. Combine the visit with the Cité radieuse, which is nearby.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Stade Vélodrome
Can you visit the Vélodrome without a match?
Yes, there are behind-the-scenes guided tours, by reservation. Check dates before you go.
How to get to the stadium?
Metro line 2, Rond-Point du Prado or Sainte-Marguerite Dromel station.
What is the stadium's current name?
Since July 2026 it has been officially named CEPAC Vélodrome, but the people of Marselha still call it Vélodrome.