Palais des sports de Marseille

Palais des Sports de Marseille is an indoor sports venue in southern France with a seating capacity of around 5,800 people. The facility has a flexible layout that can be adapted for tennis, basketball, ice sports, and various entertainment performances.

The venue opened in 1988 and quickly became an important event space in southern France. Since then it has hosted major tournaments and competitions that have shaped the sporting calendar of the region.

The venue draws crowds for major sporting tournaments and concert performances that mark the rhythm of entertainment in the city. People gather here to watch professional athletes and musicians, making it a social hub for different communities.

The venue is accessible by public transportation, particularly via Metro Line 2, and parking is available on nearby streets. Visitors should arrive with enough time to navigate the venue and locate their seating.

The facility can be rapidly transformed from a tennis court to an ice rink to a boxing ring depending on the event schedule. This flexibility allows it to host a constantly changing lineup of major tournaments and shows throughout the year.

Location: Marseille

Inception: December 20, 1988

Official opening: December 20, 1988

Capacity: 5800

GPS coordinates: 43.27056,5.40139

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:08