Buy Le Havre vs Marseille tickets for the 2026/27 Season and you are booking one of the headline visits of the year on the Normandy coast, scheduled for Saturday 17 April 2027 at 15:00 at the Stade CMA CGM Océane on Ligue 1 matchday 28. The LFP has not yet confirmed the final date or kick-off. Le Havre's own ticket office lists both as still to be set, so the match could move within that weekend.
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Olympique de Marseille draw a crowd wherever they go. This ground is no exception. When the sides met here in May 2024, the stadium sold out. For Le Havre, it is the home date that fills the stands faster than almost any other.
The stadium has a new name this season. The Stade Océane became the Stade CMA CGM Océane under a naming deal signed in June 2026, though most supporters still use the old name. Whichever you call it, around 25,000 seats will not go far for this fixture.
The ground opened in 2012 and hosted matches at the 2019 Women's World Cup. Its best-attended competitive match came against Paris Saint-Germain in December 2023. The Marseille visit sits in the same bracket of demand.
Le Havre sell tickets in a clear order. Holders of the club's top two season ticket tiers buy first, followed by Welcome season ticket holders and recent buyers, with the general public last. For the Marseille match in 2025, the general public sale came last of all.
The visitors carry their own pull. Marseille finished fifth in 2025/26 and play in the Europa League this season. Their support is national rather than regional, so plenty of Marseille fans living in Normandy and Paris look for seats too.
The recent results add their own edge. Marseille have won all three Ligue 1 meetings at this stadium, including a final-day win in May 2024 and a 1-0 win in May 2026. Le Havre's last league win over Marseille came in April 1988, so home supporters arrive hoping this is the year that changes.
Supporters planning both meetings should note the reverse leg. Marseille vs Le Havre at the Vélodrome is scheduled for Sunday 25 October 2026 at 17:15.
Sometimes, but rarely for this fixture. Le Havre put single-match tickets on sale around a month before each game, starting with season ticket holders. A general public sale follows only if seats remain. For Marseille they usually do not last long.
Tickets are issued through the club's HAC Tickets app rather than on paper. The QR code goes live the day before the match, transfers are made through the app and the recipient must accept within 24 hours. Photo ID can be requested at the gate.
A verified marketplace gives you a fixed seat months ahead. Listings state the stand, the delivery method and how the transfer is completed, so you can plan travel to Normandy without waiting for a sale that may not reach the public.
Season ticket holders who cannot attend are the main source of resale stock. Le Havre offer three season ticket tiers, all of which buy before the general public. Seats released by those holders give you a choice of stands that a late public sale rarely offers.
Whichever route you take, the ticket will arrive digitally. Make sure the phone you bring to the match has the HAC Tickets app installed and enough charge, because printouts are not accepted.
Five factors set the price of a seat for this fixture. Location matters most, with central Tribune Ouest seats well above the ends. Demand is high because Marseille rank alongside Paris Saint-Germain as the highest-profile visitors to the ground.
Timing counts because listings thin out once the LFP fixes the slot. Competition context adds a premium if either side has a European place or survival at stake by April. Hospitality sits in its own bracket. The bands below reflect typical resale ranges for the 2026/27 fixture.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier / less central | £45 – £90 | Getting in at the lowest available price | Upper corners and the ends of the stadium. Steep but complete views. |
| Longside standard | £70 – £120 | A side view at fair value | Outer blocks of the Tribune Est. Usually the widest choice of listings. |
| Lower tier / central | £95 – £170 | Watching from near halfway | Central blocks along the touchlines. Stock moves quickly for this match. |
| Premium seating | £130 – £220+ | Central sightlines from the main stand | Central Tribune Ouest, the main stand. Few listings appear. |
| Hospitality / VIP | £120 – £400+ | Food, drink and a guaranteed seat | Lounge and box packages in the main stand. Priced by lounge and group size. |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
For context, Le Havre's face value starts from around €8 for a regular league fixture and from €24 for the visit of Paris Saint-Germain. Expect Marseille to be priced at the upper end too, which helps explain why resale prices for this match sit several times above an ordinary Saturday.
The stadium has four stands named by compass point. The Tribune Ouest is the main stand, with the VIP lounges and the 1872 Stadium Hotel built into it. The Tribune Est faces it, while the home Kop and the family stand sit behind the goals. Listings for this match state the stand and block before you buy.
The blue façade lights up at night and can be seen across the city, which makes an evening kick-off especially worth the trip. Inside, the bowl is compact for a 25,000-seat ground, so sightlines are good from almost every block.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kop | Le Havre's loudest support | Lower-priced | The home ultras' end behind the goal, entered through Gate B. Expect flags, songs and standing throughout. |
| Tribune Famille | Families with children | Lower-priced | Behind the opposite goal, entered through Gate E, with a Kids Zone on matchdays. |
| Tribune Visiteurs | Marseille supporters only | Lower-priced | The south-west corner, sectors S6 and S7, entered through Gate G. Around 1,000 seats across lower and upper tiers. |
| Tribune Est | Neutral buyers wanting a side view | Mid-range | The long side opposite the main stand, entered through Gates C and D. Central blocks give a balanced view. |
| Tribune Ouest (outer) | Comfort without hospitality prices | Upper mid-range | General admission blocks in the main stand, entered through Gates A and F. |
| Tribune Ouest (centre) | The premium view | Premium | Halfway-line seats near the VIP lounges. The most requested blocks in the ground. |
Neutral buyers should start with the Tribune Est or the outer Tribune Ouest. Both sit away from the Kop and the away corner. Keep Marseille colours out of sight in any home section, because the club asks home fans to wear sky blue and navy. Stewards also keep the two sets of supporters apart.
That separation matters at this fixture. In May 2025 the match was halted for around 20 minutes after home supporters came onto the pitch. Security will be tight again in April. Visiting supporters must keep club colours covered until they reach the away sector.
Families usually settle best in the Tribune Famille or the Tribune Est, where the crowd is mixed and the concourses are calm. Children aged three and over need their own ticket. Under-threes can enter free with an invitation collected at the gate.
Le Havre run a range of lounges in the Tribune Ouest, from a sports bar format to private boxes. For a fixture this busy, hospitality is often one of the more reliable ways to secure a central seat. Packages are sold for single matches as well as full seasons.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Le Salon du Président | Senior guests and special occasions | The most exclusive lounge, shared with club management and local leaders |
| Premium Loges | Corporate groups and private parties | Private boxes available for a single match or the full season |
| Le 11 Club | Couples and small groups | A British-themed lounge with a chance to meet players after the match |
| Le Club des Halles | Groups wanting a view and a buzz | A market-hall themed lounge with a terrace and a panoramic view of the pitch |
L'Athletic Club offers a lower-priced alternative, with a food court and sports-bar format. Compare what each package includes before comparing price, because food, drinks and seat position vary between lounges.
Le Havre's tickets are fully digital, so most orders arrive as a transfer to the club app. Every listing states its delivery method before you pay.
| Delivery Type | What to Check |
|---|---|
| App transfer | Sent to the HAC Tickets app. Accept the transfer within 24 hours, because unaccepted transfers lapse. |
| Mobile QR ticket | The QR code activates the day before the match. Screenshots and printouts are refused at the gate. |
| Postal delivery | Rare at this ground, because entry is digital. Used mainly for hospitality documents. |
| Collection in Le Havre | Pickup at a named point with photo ID and your order reference. Plan it for the morning of the match. |
Read the listing notes before you buy, bring photo ID and charge your phone fully. Gates open two hours before kick-off and close 45 minutes after it starts. There is no re-entry once you are inside.
Free lockers are available at the search points on the east forecourt and beside Gates A and F, so you can leave a larger bag rather than carry it in. Some bars take cards only while others accept cash. Drinks come in reusable cups with a €1 deposit.
The stadium sits about 3.5 kilometres from Le Havre railway station. Free shuttle buses run from six points on matchdays, including the bus station and Schuman, with return services for up to an hour after the final whistle. Bus lines 12, 17, 20 and 21 also stop at Stade Océane.
Parking is sold in advance, with season ticket holders choosing first. If you are driving, book early or use the shuttles, because the approach roads fill quickly before a full house.
Visiting supporters follow a separate route. Their gates open 90 minutes before kick-off, they park in a dedicated visitors' car park and they may be held inside for around 30 minutes after the final whistle. Neutral buyers in home sectors are not affected by those arrangements.
Allow plenty of time on the way in. Searches at the gates slow entry for a full house. Shuttle queues also build in the final hour before kick-off. Arriving early also gives you time in the fan village on the east forecourt.
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Step1
Open the fixture
Start from the listing for Le Havre against Marseille in April. The date and kick-off may change once the LFP confirms the matchday 28 schedule.
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Set up your account
Create an account before you compare listings. Stock for this match moves quickly, so a fast checkout matters.
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Choose your stand
Pick the Tribune Est for value, the Tribune Ouest for comfort or the Kop for atmosphere. Marseille supporters should only consider the visiting section.
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Filter by quantity
Set the number of seats first so you only see listings that keep your group together. Pairs are easier to find than fours for this fixture.
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Compare listings
Several sellers may hold seats in the same stand at different prices. Weigh the block and row against the price rather than the headline figure alone.
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Read the listing notes
The notes cover delivery method, how the app transfer works and whether seats are adjacent. Two minutes here prevents a problem at the gate.
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Complete secure checkout
Pay through the encrypted checkout and you will receive an order reference with a confirmation email straight away. The guarantee applies from that moment.
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Follow delivery to matchday
Use track order with your reference to see progress. Tickets for this ground activate the day before the match, which is normal.
Le Havre is one of the easiest Ligue 1 trips from Britain. Brittany Ferries sails from Portsmouth directly into the port, while trains from Paris Saint-Lazare reach Le Havre in around two hours and 20 minutes. Deauville airport is about 40 kilometres away. If you need seats together, filter by quantity before you browse.
The bigger planning risk is the date. If Marseille reach the Europa League quarter-finals, a Thursday 15 April second leg would likely push this match to the Sunday. Book flexible travel or stay for the whole weekend until the LFP fixes the slot.
The city rewards a longer stay. Le Havre's centre, rebuilt after the Second World War by the architect Auguste Perret, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005. The cliffs at Étretat are a short drive along the coast for anyone staying an extra day.
The 1872 Stadium Hotel, built into the main stand, offers one of the more unusual places to stay before a match. Most visitors base themselves in the city centre instead, close to the bus station where the free matchday shuttles begin.
Le Havre are known as Le Doyen, the club traditionally dating its founding to 1872. Marseille are one of France's most widely supported clubs. The meeting pits one of French football's oldest institutions against one of its best supported. The two have met 44 times in the top flight since 1938.
Le Havre once had the upper hand at home, winning eight of Marseille's first ten top-flight visits.
That has changed completely. Le Havre's last league win over Marseille came in April 1988. Marseille have won the last 11 league meetings in a row. Their own home, the Vélodrome, has been a particularly hard place for Le Havre, with one league win there in 22 visits.
The clubs also share a production line. Players developed in Le Havre's academy have gone on to star for Marseille, including a goalkeeper who became one of the Vélodrome's longest-serving figures. That link gives the fixture a familiarity that goes beyond the table.
The pattern is clear but not set in stone. Le Havre have lost every meeting at their new stadium, yet two of those three defeats were by a single goal. A home win in April would be the first league victory over Marseille in 39 years.
Le Havre and Marseille have met only three times in Ligue 1 at the Stade Océane, so the figures below cover all Division 1 and Ligue 1 meetings between the sides at every venue since 1938.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 44 |
| Le Havre wins | 9 |
| Marseille wins | 24 |
| Draws | 11 |
| Le Havre goals | 40 |
| Marseille goals | 81 |
| Biggest Le Havre win | 2-0 (three times, most recently 30 Sep 1951) |
| Biggest Marseille win | 6-2 (18 Oct 2025) |
| First top-flight meeting | 11 Dec 1938 |
| Most recent meeting | 10 May 2026 |
Source: om1899.com match archive, French Division 1 season records and contemporary match reports, cross-referenced match by match.
Home advantage has mattered far more at Le Havre than in Marseille. Of the 22 meetings played in Le Havre, the hosts have won eight, drawn five and lost nine. At the Vélodrome, Le Havre have won just once.
All Division 1 and Ligue 1 meetings at every venue, newest at the top, with the home side named first.
| Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 10 May 2026 | Stade Océane | Le Havre 0-1 Marseille |
| 18 Oct 2025 | Orange Vélodrome | Marseille 6-2 Le Havre |
| 10 May 2025 | Stade Océane | Le Havre 1-3 Marseille |
| 05 Jan 2025 | Orange Vélodrome | Marseille 5-1 Le Havre |
| 19 May 2024 | Stade Océane | Le Havre 1-2 Marseille |
| 08 Oct 2023 | Orange Vélodrome | Marseille 3-0 Le Havre |
| 17 Jan 2009 | Stade Vélodrome | Marseille 2-0 Le Havre |
| 23 Aug 2008 | Stade Jules-Deschaseaux | Le Havre 0-1 Marseille |
| 05 Feb 2003 | Stade Vélodrome | Marseille 2-0 Le Havre |
| 21 Sep 2002 | Stade Jules-Deschaseaux | Le Havre 1-3 Marseille |
| 03 Dec 1999 | Stade Vélodrome | Marseille 2-0 Le Havre |
| 05 Aug 1999 | Stade Jules-Deschaseaux | Le Havre 0-0 Marseille |
| 19 Dec 1998 | Stade Vélodrome | Marseille 2-0 Le Havre |
| 29 Aug 1998 | Stade Jules-Deschaseaux | Le Havre 0-0 Marseille |
| 09 May 1998 | Stade Jules-Deschaseaux | Le Havre 1-1 Marseille |
| 02 Aug 1997 | Stade Vélodrome | Marseille 3-1 Le Havre |
| 29 Nov 1996 | Stade Vélodrome | Marseille 0-0 Le Havre |
| 16 Aug 1996 | Stade Jules-Deschaseaux | Le Havre 1-1 Marseille |
| 11 Dec 1993 | Stade Jules-Deschaseaux | Le Havre 1-3 Marseille |
| 07 Aug 1993 | Stade Vélodrome | Marseille 1-1 Le Havre |
| 10 Feb 1993 | Stade Jules-Deschaseaux | Le Havre 1-3 Marseille |
| 19 Sep 1992 | Stade Vélodrome | Marseille 1-1 Le Havre |
| 28 Mar 1992 | Stade Vélodrome | Marseille 2-0 Le Havre |
| 26 Oct 1991 | Stade Jules-Deschaseaux | Le Havre 0-2 Marseille |
| 30 Apr 1988 | Stade Jules-Deschaseaux | Le Havre 1-0 Marseille |
| 17 Oct 1987 | Stade Vélodrome | Marseille 3-1 Le Havre |
| 17 Apr 1987 | Stade Vélodrome | Marseille 1-1 Le Havre |
| 25 Oct 1986 | Stade Jules-Deschaseaux | Le Havre 1-3 Marseille |
| 25 Apr 1986 | Stade Vélodrome | Marseille 1-1 Le Havre |
| 16 Jul 1985 | Stade Jules-Deschaseaux | Le Havre 1-0 Marseille |
| 24 Jan 1954 | Stade Vélodrome | Marseille 5-1 Le Havre |
| 06 Sep 1953 | Stade Municipal du Havre | Le Havre 1-0 Marseille |
| 15 Feb 1953 | Stade Municipal du Havre | Le Havre 2-1 Marseille |
| 21 Sep 1952 | Stade Vélodrome | Marseille 3-1 Le Havre |
| 27 Feb 1952 | Stade Vélodrome | Marseille 0-0 Le Havre |
| 30 Sep 1951 | Stade Municipal du Havre | Le Havre 2-0 Marseille |
| 24 Dec 1950 | Stade Vélodrome | Marseille 3-1 Le Havre |
| 27 Aug 1950 | Stade Municipal du Havre | Le Havre 1-0 Marseille |
| 16 Mar 1947 | Stade Municipal du Havre | Le Havre 1-1 Marseille |
| 15 Sep 1946 | Stade Vélodrome | Marseille 5-3 Le Havre |
| 12 May 1946 | Stade Vélodrome | Marseille 3-0 Le Havre |
| 02 Dec 1945 | Stade de la Cavée Verte | Le Havre 4-3 Marseille |
| 30 Apr 1939 | Stade Municipal du Havre | Le Havre 2-0 Marseille |
| 11 Dec 1938 | Stade Vélodrome | Marseille 0-2 Le Havre |
Source: om1899.com, French Division 1 season records and published match reports, with every score confirmed by at least two independent records.
The LFP sets kick-off times several weeks ahead, so expect confirmation around February or March 2027. Your ticket stays valid if the match moves within that weekend.
Usually as a transfer to the HAC Tickets app, which you accept within 24 hours. The QR code then activates the day before the match.
In the south-west corner, entered through Gate G. Anyone wearing Marseille colours should buy for that section only.
Yes. Brittany Ferries sails from Portsmouth to Le Havre, while free matchday shuttles run from the city to the stadium.
Yes, free lockers sit at the search points outside the stadium. Collect your bag on the way out, because there is no re-entry once inside.
Sources: Le Havre AC official club website (hac.football) and ticket office for ticketing, stadium, hospitality and access information; Olympique de Marseille official club website (om.fr); the LFP and ligue1.com for fixture scheduling; om1899.com and French Division 1 season records for head-to-head data.