Stade Vélodrome Seating Plan 2024, Marseille Stadium Seating Plan, Parking Map

Stade Vélodrome is a multi-purpose stadium located in Marseille, France. Due to its location, it is also known as Stade de Marseille. This stadium is mostly used for the hosting of football and Rugby matches and the matches of the Summer Olympics 2024 are scheduled to be hosted in this stadium. The current name of the stadium is Orange Vélodrome due to sponsorship naming rights. It is one of the biggest stadiums in Europe and it is the second biggest stadium in France in terms of seating capacity. 67,394 is the official seating capacity of the stadium. Visitors look for the Stade de Marseille seating plan with seat numbers and rows while attending the games and events in this stadium.



This stadium is used for sporting events, musical events, and concerts. Stade Velodrome seating plan is different for the sporting events and concerts due to seating configuration. The construction of this iconic ground was started in 1935 and it was opened to the public in 1937. Initially, Marseille Stadium was used for the cycle races. The cycle tracks were removed during the time and now this stadium is used for football and Rugby matches. This stadium was first renovated in 1984 to prepare for the UEFA Euro 1984. This Stadium was again renovated in 1998 for the FIFA World Cup 1998. The last renovation of the stadium was started in 2011 and it was completed in 2014 for the UEFA European Football Championship 2016. The seating capacity of the stadium was increased from 60,031 to 67000. The roof was also added in the 2014 renovation.

Now this stadium is ready to host the 10 matches of Summer Olympics 2024. The surface of the ground is made from AirFibr hybrid grass. Stade Velodrome is owned by the City of Marseille and it is operated by the Olympique de Marseille. This stadium has hosted many remarkable tournaments like the 1938 FIFA World Cup, 1960 European Nations’ Cup, UEFA Euro 1984, 1998 FIFA World Cup, 2007 Rugby World Cup, UEFA Euro 2016, and 2023 Rugby World Cup. The football matches of the 2024 Olympics are scheduled in this stadium in the months of July and August. We are sharing the Marseille Stadium seating plan, parking map, and other information for the convenience of readers planning to visit this stadium.

Stade Vélodrome Seating Plan Layout with Rows 2024

The official sitting capacity of the stadium is 67394. It is one of the biggest football stadiums in Europe and the second biggest stadium in France. Orange Velodrome seating plan is beneficial when choosing the seats in this stadium. All the stands and rows of the stadium are depicted on the seating arrangement map for easy identification. This stadium is also used for concerts, therefore, the concert seating map is different from the original seating layout.

All the stands of the stadium are shown on the map along with the row numbers. This map is useful for choosing the best-view seats in the stadium. It is a big stadium and can accommodate more than 67000 visitors to watch games and concerts. Vélodrome Stadium has several VIP boxes, hospitality areas, and executive suites.

The seats of the stadium are categorized into 5 categories. The first category is the premium seating area, which includes VIP boxes, hospitality, and executive suites. The rest of the categories are A, B, C, and D. Category A has the best viewing experience and Category D seats did not provide a similar experience to other categories.

The seating layout of the concerts is different from the regular seating layout due to the addition of the stage and area for the standing audience. One stand of the stadium generally not usable due to the addition of the stage at the ground area used for the standing area and additional seats.

Stade Vélodrome Parking Map and How to Reach

There are several parking areas near the Stade Velodrome. Parking is easily available at the stadium during the non-event days. During the games and concerts, it is a little difficult to find a parking area near the stadium. P1 parking is the biggest parking lot near the stadium and it can accommodate around 4000 vehicles. All the parking lots near the stadium are depicted on the map along with nearby roads and streets.

This stadium is very well connected with all parts of the country and visitors can easily reach here via public transport too. Metro Station Rond-Point du Prado and Sainte-Marguerite Dromel are the nearby public transit options for visitors. During the high profile games and events, it is difficult to park the vehicle near the stadium, therefore, it is advisable to reach the venue on time.

Marseille Stadium Olympics Football Matches Time Table 2024

The first match of the Olympics 2024 will be played in this Stadium on 24th July 2024 between France and the United States. A total of 10 matches will be played in this Stadium including 2 semi-final matches. The last match of the Olympics will be played in this Stadium on 6th August 2024.

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