Football in Marseille is close to a religion, and the Vélodrome is its cathedral. The stadium in the 8th arrondissement has been home to Olympique de Marseille since the 1930s, and after its rebuild for Euro 2016 it gained the sweeping white roof that now defines the skyline of the south of the city. In 2026 it took a new name, the CEPAC Vélodrome, under a seven-year naming deal, though locals still simply say le Vélodrome. With room for about 67,000 fans, it is one of the largest club grounds in France, and on match nights the noise of the Virage Nord and Virage Sud is famous across Europe. The self-guided tour takes you where fans normally cannot go: the home dressing room, the players’ entrance tunnel, the edge of the pitch, the press conference room and the presidential lounge, where OM’s 1993 Champions League trophy is displayed, the first ever won by a French club. It is a fascinating hour even for visitors who are not football fans, as the club’s story is the story of the city. This page links to the Tiqets fast-track self-guided tour.
How to visit: the stadium is at 3 Boulevard Michelet, and the tour entrance is at gate 18 at the top of the Jean Bouin forecourt. Metro line 2 to Rond-Point du Prado puts you a short walk away. Tiqets lists tours daily from 10:00 to 12:30 and 13:30 to 17:00, with last entry an hour before closing. Tours can be changed or cancelled around matches and events, so avoid match days and check the OM fixture list before booking. The ticket is non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled, so book once your plans are set.
What to expect: the visit is self-guided and takes about an hour. There is a fair amount of walking and some stairs. Photography is part of the fun, especially in the tunnel and at the edge of the pitch.
Making the most of it: if you can, catch a home match as well; the atmosphere is unforgettable, though tickets go fast and you need to buy them through official channels. Combine the tour with the Parc Borély and the beaches of the Prado a little further down the avenue, or with Le Corbusier’s Cité Radieuse on the Boulevard Michelet.
What to expect
The experience
A self-guided fast-track tour of Olympique de Marseille’s stadium, including the dressing room, tunnel, pitchside, press room and trophy lounge.
Best time
A weekday morning away from match days, when the stadium is quiet and tours run normally.
How long
About an hour inside the stadium.
Tips
Check the OM fixture list before booking, since the ticket is non-refundable and tours can change around events.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Football fans and anyone who wants to understand Marseille’s fierce local pride.
- Families
- Football-mad children will remember walking the players’ tunnel; the tour involves some stairs.
- Couples
- A fun change of pace, followed by a stroll to the Prado beaches.
- Pair with
- Le Corbusier’s Cité Radieuse on the Boulevard Michelet or the Parc Borély by the sea.
- Time needed
- An hour, plus travel by metro line 2.
Good questions
Is the Vélodrome now called the CEPAC Vélodrome?+
Yes, in 2026 the stadium was renamed the CEPAC Vélodrome under a seven-year naming deal. It was previously the Orange Vélodrome.
What does the stadium tour include?+
The self-guided tour covers the home dressing room, the players’ tunnel, the edge of the pitch, the press room and the presidential lounge. The 1993 Champions League trophy is on display there.
When does the tour run?+
Tiqets lists the tour daily from 10:00 to 12:30 and 13:30 to 17:00, with last entry an hour before closing. Avoid match days, when arrangements can change.
Can I cancel the ticket?+
No, this ticket is non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled. Book once your dates are fixed.
How do I get to the Vélodrome?+
Take metro line 2 to Rond-Point du Prado and walk a few minutes. The tour entrance is at gate 18 on the Jean Bouin forecourt.
