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Orange Velodrome is Olympique de Marseille's home stadium in France, opened in 1937 and renovated for UEFA Euro 2016.
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Which football team plays its home matches at the Orange Vélodrome?
The Orange Vélodrome has been the home stadium of Olympique de Marseille since the venue opened in 1937. The club competes in Ligue 1, France's top football division. The stadium also hosted matches during the 1998 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2016.
What is the seating capacity of the Orange Vélodrome after the Euro 2016 renovation?
The Orange Vélodrome has a seating capacity of approximately 67,000 following its renovation for UEFA Euro 2016, which France hosted. The renovation included expanding capacity and adding a canopy roof over the stands. The project reportedly cost around 267 million euros.
How do I get to the Orange Vélodrome using public transportation?
The stadium is accessible via the Marseille Metro Line 1, with the nearest stops being Rond-Point du Prado and Sainte-Marguerite Dromel. From either station it is a roughly 10-minute walk to the venue. On Olympique de Marseille match days, metro service is typically increased to handle crowds.
Who holds the naming rights to the Vélodrome stadium?
The naming rights are held by Orange, the French telecommunications company, which is why the stadium is officially called the Orange Vélodrome. Before the sponsorship deal, it was known simply as the Stade Vélodrome. The venue is owned by the City of Marseille.
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