How to attend a game of the Olympique de Marseille at the Orange Vélodrome?

Are you visiting the Phocean City? You want to do activities like a local? Go to play WOM at Orange Vélodrome

Marseille is a strong place of the port economy in the Mediterranean. This city has a unique atmosphere in France, which makes its charm. Add to inspiring architecture and great places of interest such as MuCEM or Old Port , and you get a high tourist place. But how can we not talk about Marseilles without talking about football? Indeed, the city is simply the capital of French football. The reason? The presence of the popular club in France: the Olympique de Marseille.

The Marseillais, in their almost totality, live at the pace of the club. For example, a Monday on the Old Port will not be the same according to the result of the OM during the weekend. This phenomenon is unique in France, and that’s why going to see a game at the Vélodrome is worth a visit.

So? Ready to see the corners ignite the stadium? Here’s all you need to know to watch a game of Olympique de Marseille, at the Orange Vélodrome!

History of the Olympique de Marseille

Olympique de Marseille was created in August 1899 by René Dufaure de Montmirail . The club is also called OM or Olympians. The club has the most beautiful French championships, with 9 French championships, 10 Coupes de France, 3 Coupes de la Ligue. But the most beautiful trophy of the WMO is the Champions League, won in 1993. The only one in the history of French football.

If the OM started playing at the Stade de l’Huveaune, since 1937 the team has played at the Stade Vélodrome, which has recently become the Orange Vélodrome. The stadium was renovated four times, in 1971, in 1983, in 1998 and in 2014. Now, the capacity of Vel is 67,000 seats. This is the largest club stadium in France, which is not a surprise since the club has a fan base far above the Provençal borders.

How to go see a match at the Orange Vélodrome?

What games do you prefer?

It is possible to get tickets for all Olympic games in Marseille. We owe this to the great capacity of the stadium. However, according to your portfolio, the choice of the game will be different. If you prefer the atmosphere and the stake, a big poster like the OM-PSG or the OM-OL or the Champions League games will make your happiness.

In case you would like to attend a very good atmosphere too, without paying too much money, posters slightly less important sportingly, such as OM-Bordeaux or OM-Saint Étienne are interesting.

If the budget is your main criterion, the small posters against bass teams in the championships or cut matches are the most suitable for your criteria.

Which platform?

Here are the four platforms of the Orange Vélodrome:

• Tribune Gustave-Ganay : first side rostrum is the best value for money. In addition, the rostrum is frequented by the regulars, making the immersion interesting.
• Tribune Jean-Bouin : it is the rostrum containing the lodges and the presidential platform. Prices are slightly higher than in Ganay. We advise her for photography enthusiasts, who can take pictures of the three most fervent stands.
• Virage Chevalier-Roze : this is the southern turn of the stadium. There are two groups of supporters: the Commando Ultras 84 and the South Winners. The rostrum is not open to single seats, except for National Cup games.
• Virage Patrice-de-Peretti : it is the northern turn. There are several groups of supporters: MTP, Fanatics, Dodger’s and CAOM. This turn is also not open to single seats.

How much does a ticket cost for a match at Orange Vélodrome?

Grand championship games and Champions League games

For the big games, such as the big European posters, the Classic in front of Paris Saint-Germain or the confrontations against Olympique Lyonnais, you will have to pay a minimum 80€ to buy a ticket.

Less important championship posters

For intermediate posters, standard tickets start at €40. Nevertheless, the WMO regularly provides advantageous prices for families (a place purchased, a child place offered) and students (places from 15€ ). However, these offers are limited, since they are valid only in specific areas.

For Cup games

Finally, National Cup games or Europa League's bead games start very often in 15€ in a large quantity. However, the stadium is not sure to be full and you will not enjoy the best atmosphere. Attention, if in the national cup the OM is facing Paris or Lyon, the price of the places will increase significantly.

How to buy tickets for a match at the Orange Vélodrome?

Online

You can buy your tickets online for all WMO games. The on-line sale takes place on the official website of the Olympique de Marseille.

In a point of sale

For people living near Marseille, you can buy your tickets directly at the Orange Vélodrome ticket office. In the evenings of games, if the stadium does not display complete, it is possible to buy tickets directly at the ticket office. Be careful, you will not have a wide choice of places, nor for the price.

The OM Tour

Since the beginning of 2020, it is now possible to visit the Orange Vélodrome and its backstage. Guests can visit the dressing rooms, lodges, lawn or the press conference room. But you can admire the trophy of the Champions League.

The visit is open every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday :

• de 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from 1 September to 31 May,
• de 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 1 June to 31 August.

You can book tickets online or on site. Here is the list of rates:

• Adult bill: 18€ free days, 35€ Game days,
• Bill less than 6 years old: free free days, 28€ Game days.

How do I access the Orange Vélodrome?

Various means of transport are available at the Orange Vélodrome:

• With the bus: thanks to the line 40, go down to Baie des Anges and end on foot.
• Via the metro: two stations line 2 serve the stadium, Sainte-Marguerite Dromel and Rond-Point du Prado.
• By car: If it is impossible or almost to park close, you can move as close as possible and finish with another means of transport.
• By train: Arriving at the Marseille- St Charles SNCF train station, take the metro.

Where to park near the Orange Vélodrome?

It's almost impossible find a place near the Bicycledrome. So we recommend you park near metro stations like Joliette and finish your metro ride.

Where to eat around the Orange Véldrome?

It is quite simple to recover near the stadium. The Prado Shopping Shopping Shopping Centre sticks the stage and has different restaurants like Big Fernand and Mavrommatis .

One. McDonald’s is also close to the stadium, boulevard Schloesing. Closer, we can also find one bakery and snacks . Nights of games, food-trucks are arranged near the court.

Where to sleep near the Orange Vélodrome?

The stadium has the advantage of being located in the city. So there are plenty of possibilities to sleep not far from Vel’ . Note that the AC Hotel by Mariott is placed right next to the south turn.