Orange Vélodrome Seating Guide
Where to sit & the best seats
“Le Vélodrome” · “Stade Vélodrome”
Where to sit at Orange Vélodrome
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.
Virage Sud (Chevalier Roze) or Virage Nord (Patrice de Peretti)
The two ultra ends where OM’s famous noise and choreography come from.
Back rows of the upper tiers
Highest seats sit well back from the far goal in a large bowl.
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.
Orange Vélodrome in photos
6 outside · 2 inside the venue
Seating map
This is the map used for ticket sales at Orange Vélodrome. Exact configuration varies by event.
How the venue is set up
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.
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.
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.
| For | Sections | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
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.
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.
Upcoming events at Orange Vélodrome
Getting there
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
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.
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