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The World’s 100 Best Football Stadiums

Stade Vélodrome

Marseille, France

  1. WORLD’S BEST FOOTBALL STADIUMS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 24 2026

No. 1 in France

Stade Vélodrome

Olympique de Marseille plays at the Stade Vélodrome in the Saint-Giniez district of Marseille's 8th arrondissement. The self-guided tour takes about an hour and covers the locker rooms, press room and pitch edge.

Highlights

  • Steep stands close to pitch
  • Locker rooms and press room
  • Pitch entrance with pennants

Good to know

  • Book tour time slots online in advance
  • Metro reaches the stadium from city centre
  • Strict security checks, power banks cost €2

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