Stade Vélodrome

Stade Vélodrome is a multi-purpose sports venue in the 8th arrondissement of Marseille with over 67,000 seats arranged across four covered stands. The playing field sits several meters below street level, and a wave-shaped roof structure encloses the entire arena.

The stadium opened in June 1937 with a match between Olympique Marseille and Torino FC and served as a venue during the 1938 World Cup. After several renovations, it received its current roof and a fundamentally new form in 2014.

The stands bear names of notable figures, including Jean Bouin, Gustave Ganay, Chevalier Roze, and Patrice De Peretti, reflecting local sports heritage.

Metro line 2 from Saint-Charles station brings visitors directly to Rond-Point du Prado or Sainte Marguerite Dromel stations nearby. On match days, arriving early is advisable as corridors and entrances can get crowded.

Before the major renovation, the grounds included a cycling track and a running track around the playing field. These facilities disappeared gradually to make room for more seating.

Location: 8th arrondissement of Marseille

Location: Marseille

Inception: 1935

Architects: Jean-Pierre Buffi

Official opening: June 13, 1937

Capacity: 67394

Accessibility: Accesible en silla de ruedas

Operator: Olympique de Marseille

Address: 3 boulevard Michelet, 13008 Marseille

Phone: +33484453800

Website: https://orangevelodrome.com

GPS coordinates: 43.26924,5.39491

Latest update: December 14, 2025 23:03