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Orange Vélodrome, Marseille
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Football stadium Marseille, FranceUpdated Jul 2026

Orange Vélodrome Seating Plan

Your seating map and chart (plan des places): where to sit, the best seats and the view from your seat

“Le Vélodrome” · “Stade Vélodrome”

Capacity67,394
Opened1937
HomeOlympique de Marseille
LocationMarseille, FranceParking6 car parks nearby
Gallery

Orange Vélodrome in photos

7 outside · 2 inside the venue

At a glance

Where to sit at Orange Vélodrome

The best seats at Orange Vélodrome are Tribune Jean Bouin or Ganay, central for the view. For value, choose Tribune Ganay or lower virage corners. For atmosphere, head to Virage Sud (Chevalier Roze) or Virage Nord (Patrice de Peretti). Avoid Back rows of the upper tiers. Orange Vélodrome seats 67,394, home of Olympique de Marseille.

Overview

About Orange Vélodrome

The Orange Vélodrome holds around 67,000 and is the cauldron of Olympique de Marseille, famous for the noise generated by its two ends. The Virage Sud (Chevalier Roze) and Virage Nord (Patrice de Peretti) house the club’s rival ultra groups behind the goals, with the Tribune Jean Bouin and Tribune Ganay running down the sides. The wavy roof covers every seat while leaving the pitch open, and there is no track, so sightlines are close and steep. Best central views come from the Ganay or Jean Bouin tribunes; the virages are for the atmosphere.

A historic ground opened in 1937 and transformed for Euro 2016 with a spectacular undulating white roof that wraps and covers all four stands while leaving the bowl open to the Marseille sky. The running track is long gone, so the steep tiers rise close to the pitch and produce one of Europe’s fiercest atmospheres.

Seat map

Orange Vélodrome seating plan

General seating reference for Orange Vélodrome, also known as the Orange Vélodrome seating map, seating chart or seat plan. Check your selected event for its exact configuration.

Capacity & layout

Orange Vélodrome seating capacity and layouts

The Orange Vélodrome seating capacity is about 67,394 seats. The number in use changes with the layout, so here is how each set-up works.

Ligue 1 / domestic football

Full football layout with the two virages holding OM’s ultras and away fans in a segregated corner or upper section.

European / international matches

Has hosted Euro 2016, France internationals and rugby internationals, with neutral or split allocations for the biggest fixtures.

Concerts / rugby / other events

Stages major concerts and rugby matches, with a stage at one end and standing on the pitch for shows.

Sections

Seating levels explained

Tribune Jean BouinJean Bouin (lower/upper)

The main west side stand with the dugouts, tunnel and much of the premium seating.

Pros: Central side view, covered, close to the pitch and the tunnel.

Cons: Central premium blocks are the priciest.

Tribune GanayGanay (lower/upper)

The opposite side stand facing Jean Bouin.

Pros: Central side view, often good value versus Jean Bouin.

Cons: Faces the dugouts rather than housing them.

Virage Sud (Chevalier Roze)Virage Sud

The south end behind the goal, home to the South Winners and other ultra groups.

Pros: Ferocious atmosphere, banners and songs.

Cons: Behind-goal angle and intense, surging support.

Virage Nord (Patrice de Peretti)Virage Nord

The north end behind the goal, home to the Commando Ultra and other groups.

Pros: The other half of the OM support and a wall of noise.

Cons: Behind-goal sightline and lively standing-style crowds.

Recommendations

Best seats at Orange Vélodrome

Best overall view

Tribune Jean Bouin or Ganay, central

On the halfway line, covered and close to the pitch with no track.

Best value

Tribune Ganay or lower virage corners

Central side or near-corner seats at lower prices, still close to the action.

Best atmosphere

Virage Sud (Chevalier Roze) or Virage Nord (Patrice de Peretti)

The two ultra ends where OM’s famous noise and choreography come from.

With kids / calm

Upper Tribune Ganay

Seated, full-pitch view away from the most intense virages.

Neutral / photographer

Upper central tiers

High angle over a trackless bowl captures the whole pitch and both virages.

Heads up

Seats to avoid & obstructed views

Back rows of the upper tiers: Highest seats sit well back from the far goal in a large bowl.

Front of the behind-goal blocks: Low angle behind the net makes far-end play hard to follow.

Corners by the away segregation: Buffer zones and netting can clip the view near the visiting-fan boundary.

Some lower rows near the roof’s open inner edge: Wind-driven rain can reach the front rows since the roof leaves the pitch open.

Premium

Premium & hospitality

VIP / business seats

Central hospitality seating and lounges along the Tribune Jean Bouin.

Loges / private boxes

Executive boxes with catering used on matchdays and for events.

Access

Accessibility & companion seating

The redeveloped stadium provides wheelchair and companion positions with step-free access, lifts and accessible facilities, bookable in advance through Olympique de Marseille’s ticket service. Accessible parking and assistance are available on request.

Where: Wheelchair spaces are placed around the lower tier including central and behind-goal positions.

Eat & drink

Food & drink at Orange Vélodrome

On match and event days a snacking offer runs at the buvettes dotted around the stadium's concourses, with drinks served in reusable cups that are returned after use to cut waste. Before kick-off there is also a food and drink offer on the Ganay esplanade outside the ground from early evening.

Outside food and drink are not permitted inside the stadium.

Worth seeking out

  • Snack buvettes throughout the stadium concourses
  • Pre-match food and drink on the Ganay esplanade
  • Drinks served in returnable reusable cups

Hotels near Orange Vélodrome

All hotels & live prices

Stays close to Orange Vélodrome, with availability checked when we built this guide. Tap a hotel for live prices on your dates.

Logistics

How to get to Orange Vélodrome

Transport

Metro Line 2 to Rond-Point du Prado or Sainte-Marguerite Dromel leaves a walk of around 10 minutes, and numerous buses serve the ground. Parking nearby is very limited on matchdays, so the metro is by far the easiest way in.

The area

The stadium sits in the Prado district in southern Marseille, near the Prado beaches and the Sainte-Marguerite quarter, surrounded by apartments, bars and cafés that fill with fans before kick-off. It is a lively, deeply football-obsessed part of the city.

Orange Vélodrome · Marseille, France

Parking

Orange Vélodrome parking

The closest car park to Orange Vélodrome is Parking Marseille Prado - EFFIA, 121 m away. Here are 6 car parks nearest the venue, each marked with a blue P on the map above. On event days public transport is usually quicker than driving.

  • Parking Marseille Prado - EFFIA1 Allée Ray Grassi, Marseille121 m
  • Yespark14-16 Allée Marcel Leclerc, Marseille179 m
  • YesparkAllée Marcel Leclerc, Marseille194 m
  • Palais de l’Europe72 Allée Ray Grassi, Marseille203 m
  • Parc Chanot Marseille114 Rond-Point du Prado, Marseille319 m
  • Parking relais P+R RTM Teisseire DromelImpasse de la Ola, Marseille341 m
En français

Plan du Vélodrome : tribunes, places et parking

Comment lire le plan de l'Orange Vélodrome ?

Le stade compte quatre tribunes : la Tribune Jean Bouin à l'ouest (bancs, tunnel et places premium), la Tribune Ganay à l'est, le Virage Sud (Chevalier Roze) et le Virage Nord (Patrice de Peretti) derrière les buts. Il n'y a plus de piste, donc les tribunes sont proches du terrain et très raides.

Quelles sont les meilleures places au Vélodrome ?

Les places centrales des tribunes Jean Bouin ou Ganay, au niveau de la ligne médiane. Les deux virages, fiefs des groupes ultras de l'OM, offrent la meilleure ambiance, et la Tribune Ganay ou les coins des virages un meilleur prix.

Quelle est la capacité de l'Orange Vélodrome ?

Environ 67 000 places, le plus grand stade de club de France. Le toit ondulé couvre toutes les tribunes, mais la pelouse et les premiers rangs restent à ciel ouvert.

Où se garer : parking Orange Vélodrome ?

Le stationnement est très limité les jours de match ; parmi les parkings proches figurent le Parking Marseille Prado - EFFIA (1 allée Ray Grassi, à environ 120 m) et des places Yespark allée Marcel Leclerc. Le métro ligne 2 jusqu'à Rond-Point du Prado ou Sainte-Marguerite Dromel, puis environ 10 minutes à pied, reste de loin l'accès le plus simple.

Comment réserver des billets pour l'Orange Vélodrome ?

Les billets pour les prochains événements à l'Orange Vélodrome peuvent être réservés sur Event Escapes, selon les disponibilités.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the capacity?

The Orange Vélodrome holds around 67,000, the largest club stadium in France.

Where do the ultras sit?

OM’s rival ultra groups fill the two ends — the Virage Sud (Chevalier Roze) and Virage Nord (Patrice de Peretti) behind the goals.

Are the seats covered?

Yes — the wavy roof added for Euro 2016 covers all four stands, though the pitch and front rows stay open to the sky.

Where do away fans sit?

Visiting supporters are placed in a segregated corner or upper section, kept apart from the two virages.

Is there still a cycling track?

No — despite the name, the running/cycling track was removed long ago, so the stands now sit close to the pitch.

How do I get there?

Take Metro Line 2 to Rond-Point du Prado or Sainte-Marguerite Dromel, then walk about 10 minutes to the ground.

Which seats are best for concerts at Orange Vélodrome?

Stages major concerts and rugby matches, with a stage at one end and standing on the pitch for shows.

How do section numbers work at Orange Vélodrome?

Section numbers at Orange Vélodrome follow the seating tiers. Tribune Jean Bouin: Jean Bouin (lower/upper); Tribune Ganay: Ganay (lower/upper); Virage Sud (Chevalier Roze): Virage Sud; Virage Nord (Patrice de Peretti): Virage Nord.

Does Orange Vélodrome have a seating plan with seat numbers?

Yes. Orange Vélodrome's seating plan is split into numbered sections across its tiers (Tribune Jean Bouin Jean Bouin (lower/upper); Tribune Ganay Ganay (lower/upper); Virage Sud (Chevalier Roze) Virage Sud; Virage Nord (Patrice de Peretti) Virage Nord), with individual seat numbers running within each section. Check the seating plan on this page or the official chart for exact seat numbers.

What is the view like from the seats at Orange Vélodrome?

The best views at Orange Vélodrome are from Tribune Jean Bouin or Ganay, central — On the halfway line, covered and close to the pitch with no track. The weakest are Back rows of the upper tiers: Highest seats sit well back from the far goal in a large bowl. For a seat-by-seat view, see the view-from-seat photos and the seating plan for Orange Vélodrome.

Where should I sit at Orange Vélodrome with kids?

For families at Orange Vélodrome, Upper Tribune Ganay works best — Seated, full-pitch view away from the most intense virages.

Where are the wheelchair-accessible seats at Orange Vélodrome?

The redeveloped stadium provides wheelchair and companion positions with step-free access, lifts and accessible facilities, bookable in advance through Olympique de Marseille’s ticket service. Accessible parking and assistance are available on request. Locations: Wheelchair spaces are placed around the lower tier including central and behind-goal positions..

What are the stands at Orange Vélodrome?

Orange Vélodrome is made up of 4 main stands: Tribune Jean Bouin; Tribune Ganay; Virage Sud (Chevalier Roze); Virage Nord (Patrice de Peretti).

What is the view like from the seats at Orange Vélodrome?

For the best view at Orange Vélodrome, aim for Tribune Jean Bouin or Ganay, central (On the halfway line, covered and close to the pitch with no track.); Tribune Ganay or lower virage corners (Central side or near-corner seats at lower prices, still close to the action.). The view is most restricted from Back rows of the upper tiers (Highest seats sit well back from the far goal in a large bowl.).

Where can I park at Orange Vélodrome?

Car parks near Orange Vélodrome include Parking Marseille Prado - EFFIA, Yespark, Yespark, Palais de l’Europe and more. The closest is Parking Marseille Prado - EFFIA, about 121 m from the venue. On event days public transport is usually quicker than driving, so check the transport options too.

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