Stade Vélodrome

The Stade Vélodrome is the soul of Marseille beating within concrete and steel. Since 1937, this legendary 67,394-seat arena has witnessed all our joys and all our sorrows. When you push open the doors of the Vélodrome, you don’t just enter a stadium, you enter a sanctuary where the echoes of our greatest victories still resonate.

The architecture of the stadium, renovated for Euro 2016, perfectly blends modernity and tradition. The four stands that rise toward the sky create a globally unique acoustic. When the 67,000 fans sing the Marseille anthem, the sound bounces off every surface, creating this sound wall that makes our opponents tremble. The famous "Aux Armes" that rings out before each match transforms the arena into a bubbling cauldron.

Every corner of the Vélodrome tells a story. The Virage Nord, our historic kop, is where the most beautiful tifos in France are born. The Virage Sud responds in kind, creating an electrifying atmosphere that gives us chills every time. The Jean-Bouin and Ganay stands complete this football cathedral, offering an unobstructed view of the most beautiful pitch in France.

The Vélodrome also hosts those magical European nights where all of Europe discovers the Marseille fervor. Who can forget that night in 1993 against AC Milan, when Boli sent us to our first and only Champions League victory? Or those matches against PSG where the atmosphere reaches unparalleled heights?

The pitch itself seems to bear the memory of our legends. Papin, Waddle, Drogba, Payet... all have graced this sacred turf that has witnessed the birth of so many emotions. Even the configuration of the stadium, with its unique proximity between the stands and the field, creates that special intimacy where each player feels the breath of our support.

The Vélodrome is our identity, our pride, our home. It’s where legends are forged and where the history of OM is written. No other stadium in the world can claim to have this soul, this passion, this intensity that characterizes us. It’s our advantage, our twelfth man, our strength.