Buy Marseille vs Monaco tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with this Ligue 1 Matchday 24 fixture listed for Saturday 13 March 2027 at 15:00 at the Vélodrome. The league confirms exact kick-off slots a few weeks before each round, and broadcast picks can still move the game within that weekend, so keep travel plans flexible until the time is fixed. Marseille fill the stadium for most league games, so early buyers get the widest choice.
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This is a Mediterranean meeting between two of the most decorated clubs in France. Marseille became the first French side to win the Champions League, in 1993, while Monaco reached the final in 2004 and won the league as recently as 2017. Season ticket holders and loyalty members of Olympique de Marseille take most of the seats long before general sale, so resale is where most visitors find theirs.
The recent record at the Vélodrome favours the hosts. Marseille are unbeaten in their last four home league games against Monaco and won the last two, 2-1 in December 2024 and 1-0 in December 2025.
The Vélodrome holds 67,394, the largest club ground in France, and Marseille averaged 63,029 in the league in 2025/26, with around 80% of home games played to a full house. The club counts more than 100,000 members, and a record 4,800 hospitality subscribers, so demand starts high before the opponent is even known.
That support is spread far beyond the city. Marseille's members come from 94 countries, and the club's following across North Africa and the wider Mediterranean means a steady flow of overseas visitors for weekend fixtures. Those buyers compete for the same small pool of seats that reaches resale.
Season tickets run to a waiting list. For 2026/27 the club opened renewals first to Platinum and Gold members of its Peuple Bleu&Blanc loyalty programme, then to Essential members, then to the waiting list and only then to the general public. Single-match tickets for a Saturday fixture against a European-level opponent can disappear within hours of release.
This season adds an edge. Monaco won the first meeting 2-0 at the Stade Louis II on Matchday 2 in August, so Marseille go into the return looking to settle the season series. With both clubs in Europe, the result also matters in the race for next season's continental places.
AS Monaco bring a modest following compared with most Ligue 1 visitors, as the club's own crowds at the Stade Louis II are among the smallest in the division. The trip along the coast is only around 200 kilometres, though, so expect a visible away section and plenty of neutral interest from the Riviera.
Marseille are also in the Europa League this season, and Thursday nights such as Marseille vs Levski Sofia can push weekend league games into different slots. Monaco play in the Conference League, having come through the play-off round in August, so both clubs' European schedules can affect the final date.
Through the club, it is a long shot. Marseille's sales order runs from loyalty members by tier to the waiting list, then to supporters who bought tickets the previous season, and only then to the general public. For a fixture like this, the general sale window can be short or close almost immediately.
The club runs its own resale circuit, where season ticket holders can release seats they cannot use. It is often the only club route into a sold-out game, but availability is unpredictable and usually appears close to matchday, which is little help to anyone booking flights.
Monaco supporters buy their away allocation through their own club. Visiting fans without a Monaco account should look at the longside stands rather than the away corner, and keep club colours out of sight in the home areas.
A secondary marketplace removes those hurdles. You can choose an area, see the delivery method before you pay and buy from verified sellers without any club membership, which is how most visitors reach the Vélodrome.
Timing matters on this route too. Resale listings for Marseille home games often appear in waves, first when the fixture date is confirmed and again in the final week as season ticket holders release seats they cannot use. Buying in the first wave gives you the clearest choice of blocks.
Five things set the price of a seat for this 2026/27 fixture: where you sit, how strong demand is, how close to the match you buy, what is at stake in the table and whether you want hospitality. Central seats in the Ganay and Jean Bouin stands sit well above the Virages, and prices tend to firm up once the kick-off time is fixed.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier / less central | £50 – £100 | Buyers who want to be inside the ground at a lower outlay | Upper corners of the Ganay and Jean Bouin stands; the steep bowl keeps the view clear |
| Longside standard | £75 – £150 | Fans who want a side-on view of both Virages | Ganay or Jean Bouin blocks away from halfway |
| Lower tier / central | £110 – £220+ | Supporters who want to be close to the action | Lower Ganay or Jean Bouin near the halfway line |
| Premium seating | £160 – £280+ | Couples and small groups wanting comfort | Central seats close to the presidential tribune |
| Hospitality / VIP | £250 – £550+ | Corporate guests and special occasions | Lounge access and catering; inclusions vary by package |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
Marseille price their own tickets in euros, while listings on 1BoxOffice show the full price in pounds before you pay. This fixture usually sits below Le Classique against Paris Saint-Germain and the Mediterranean derby against Nice in price, but well above an ordinary mid-table visitor.
Two factors could push prices up. A race for the Champions League places in March would lift local demand, and a Saturday evening slot tends to draw more supporters from across Provence. Buying once the kick-off time is confirmed usually gives a good balance of price and certainty.
The Vélodrome has been Marseille's home since 1937 and was rebuilt with a sweeping wave roof ahead of Euro 2016. Now known commercially as the CEPAC Vélodrome, it is a steep bowl with four named stands, two of them home to the club's ultras groups.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virage Sud Chevalier Roze | Marseille supporters chasing atmosphere | Lower | Around 12,900 places behind the goal; standing and singing all game |
| Virage Nord Patrice de Peretti | Home supporters who want the other end's noise | Lower | A similar size to the Virage Sud and home to further ultras groups; not for visiting colours |
| Tribune Gustave Ganay | Neutrals and buyers wanting a full tactical view | Mid to upper | The largest stand at over 22,000; upper and mid-level seats give a view close to the television angle |
| Tribune Jean Bouin | Premium buyers and families | Mid to upper | Opposite the Ganay, with the private boxes and the presidential tribune |
| Upper corners | Value seekers | Lower to mid | Angled views from height; the steep rake keeps you close to play |
| Away section | Monaco supporters | Mid | Lower tier of the corner between the Virage Nord and the Tribune Ganay, with its own entrance route; recent visiting-fan guides have used Porte 20 |
Neutral and undecided fans are best served in the Ganay or Jean Bouin stands. You get a side-on view of both Virages in full voice without being part of either, and the atmosphere around you is calmer.
Before you commit, compare block positions on the Vélodrome seating plan. The Ganay is the largest stand in the ground, so it usually carries the widest choice of resale seats, and the equivalent position across the pitch in the Jean Bouin is often a close alternative.
The roof added for Euro 2016 covers the stands, so rain is rarely a problem, but the steep upper tiers can feel high for anyone uneasy with heights. Lower and mid-level seats in the long sides suit families and older visitors, while the upper rows trade height for a wider view of the whole pitch.
The Virages rarely appear on resale at a sensible price for neutrals, and they are not the right choice for most first-time visitors anyway. Supporters there stand and sing for the full 90 minutes, which is a large part of the experience but a poor fit for families or anyone who wants to sit.
Even the stand names tell the story of the club. The Virage Sud honours the Chevalier Roze, a hero of the city during the plague of 1720, while the Virage Nord carries the name of Patrice de Peretti, a leader of the Marseille ultras movement. Sitting opposite either end, you see the banners and choreography that make the Vélodrome famous across Europe.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Le Pub Heineken | Groups of friends and first-time hospitality guests | A lively bar setting with a DJ in the Tribune Ganay, close to pitch level |
| La Table des Légendes | Couples, small groups and fans of the club's history | A panoramic lounge with buffets, a terrace overlooking the pitch and appearances from former Marseille players |
| Le Club 1899 | Buyers who want a more exclusive setting | A smaller lounge near the presidential tribune, with music and culinary events |
| Les Loges | Corporate groups and celebrations | 73 private boxes across several floors of the Jean Bouin stand, offered in Platinum, Gold and Silver tiers |
Marseille's hospitality offer covers more than 8,500 square metres of lounges, so there is a wide spread of products and prices. With a record number of hospitality subscribers last season, single-match packages for a fixture like this are limited and sell early.
Younger groups may also come across Le Comptoir M on the fifth floor, a lounge built around a more relaxed bar atmosphere. La Table des Légendes is the largest of the dining spaces and is also used for conventions on non-match days, which gives a sense of its scale.
When comparing hospitality listings, focus on the lounge name, the arrival time and where your seat sits after the meal. Packages at similar prices can differ widely, from a bar-style lounge with a standard seat to a private box with dedicated service, so read each listing closely before you pay.
| Delivery Type | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Mobile ticket in the club app | Confirm the ticket appears in the app ahead of matchday and opens without a signal problem |
| Mobile transfer | Use the same name and email as your order, then accept the transfer as soon as it arrives |
| E-ticket (PDF) | Confirm whether a printed copy or on-screen barcode is accepted at the turnstile for this fixture |
| Paper ticket or collection | Note the delivery address or collection point and allow for postal delays close to the match |
Digital tickets are now the norm at the Vélodrome. Read the listing notes before you buy so you know which delivery method applies and when the tickets will arrive, since mobile tickets often land in the final days before the game.
Bring valid photo ID, as some Marseille tickets are issued in a named format, and charge your phone fully before you set off. Bottles, glasses and cans are banned, along with pyrotechnics and rigid flagpoles, so expect thorough security screening.
Metro line 2 is the simplest way in, with extra trains running before and after events. Rond-Point du Prado serves the Jean Bouin stand and the Virage Nord, while Sainte-Marguerite Dromel serves the Ganay stand and the Virage Sud, and tram line 3 also stops at Sainte-Marguerite Dromel.
Entrances are split by stand. Ganay and Virage Sud ticket holders enter from rue Raymond Teisseire, while Jean Bouin and Virage Nord ticket holders use Boulevard Michelet, so match your metro station to your entrance and aim to arrive around two hours before kick-off.
Drivers can use the Parc Chanot, Prado Shopping and other nearby car parks, or the park and ride network, but traffic around the stadium is heavy on matchday. After the final whistle, waiting 20 to 30 minutes for the first rush to clear usually makes the metro journey back calmer.
The stadium sits in the Prado district in the south of the city, close to Parc Borély and the Prado beaches. Avenue du Prado is lined with cafés and bars, and walking down from the city centre or up from the seafront is a pleasant way to spend the hours before kick-off.
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Find the fixture
Open the Marseille against Monaco listing for Matchday 24 and confirm the date, venue and competition before going further.
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Set up your account
Create an account with the name that appears on your photo ID, since some Vélodrome tickets are named.
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Pick your section
Narrow the listings by stand, comparing the Ganay, the Jean Bouin and the upper corners against your budget.
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Read the listing notes
Confirm the delivery method, any restrictions on the seat and whether the tickets are together.
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Choose your quantity
Select the number of seats you need, and request seats together if you are buying for a group.
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Enter the attendee details
Add the full name of each person attending, exactly as it appears on their ID.
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Pay securely
Complete the payment and keep the order confirmation email, which lists your section and delivery method.
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Follow your order
Use track order to follow delivery progress, then load your tickets and take metro line 2 to the stadium.
Overseas buyers should favour mobile or e-ticket delivery, which avoids postal risk and puts the ticket straight on your phone. Marseille Provence Airport has direct links across Europe and North Africa, and the city's Saint-Charles station connects to Paris by high-speed train in around three hours. Groups should confirm seats together before paying, since split seats are hard to fix in a full stadium.
Ligue 1 dates move for television, so a Saturday in mid-March can become a Friday evening or a Sunday once the schedule is set. Book refundable hotels where you can, and if March does not suit, Marseille's European home nights, such as Marseille vs Olympiacos, offer another way to see the Vélodrome full.
A shuttle bus links Marseille Provence Airport with Saint-Charles station in around half an hour, and metro line 2 runs from Saint-Charles to both stadium stations. That makes a fly-in, fly-out weekend realistic even with a Saturday evening kick-off.
Visitors based on the Riviera can reach Marseille by train from Nice or Monaco in a few hours along the coast. Mid-March is usually mild and bright in Provence, but the mistral wind can make an evening at the stadium feel cold, so pack a layer.
Marseille and Monaco are two of the most successful clubs in French football. Marseille were the first French club to win the Champions League, in 1993, and their league titles and huge crowds make the Vélodrome one of the loudest stages in the country. Monaco have won the French title eight times, most recently in 2017, and reached the Champions League final in 2004.
Those two Monaco high points left their mark on this fixture. In December 2003, during the run to the Champions League final, Monaco won 2-1 at the Vélodrome, and in January 2017, on the way to the title, they won 4-1, the widest margin of any meeting here since 2002.
The fixture has rarely been one-sided since. Nine of the 21 Ligue 1 meetings at the Vélodrome since 2002 have been drawn, including high-scoring 3-3 and 2-2 games, and Marseille have only once won by more than a single goal. The clubs did not meet in 2011/12 or 2012/13, when Monaco were in Ligue 2.
The two clubs also share the Mediterranean coast, a little over two hours apart by road, and their meetings carry a regional edge that goes beyond the table. For Marseille supporters, beating the principality's club in front of a full Vélodrome is a point of pride, while Monaco have often treated the trip as a test of how far their squad has come.
That record gives March's game a clear storyline. Marseille want to extend a four-game unbeaten home run in the fixture, while Monaco arrive with the confidence of their win on the coast in August.
The figures below cover all Ligue 1 meetings at the Vélodrome with Marseille as hosts since the league took its current name in 2002/03, from December 2002 to December 2025.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 21 |
| Marseille wins | 7 |
| Monaco wins | 5 |
| Draws | 9 |
| Marseille goals | 30 |
| Monaco goals | 29 |
| Biggest Marseille win | 2-0 (8 Dec 2007) |
| Biggest Monaco win | 1-4 (15 Jan 2017) |
| First Ligue 1 meeting in scope | 20 Dec 2002 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 14 Dec 2025 |
Source: match records from Fabien Torre's football archive and StatMuse, cross-referenced game by game.
Goals are almost guaranteed. Monaco have scored in 18 of the 21 games, and only one meeting in this period, a 0-0 in September 2008, ended goalless. The goal difference across more than two decades is a single goal in Marseille's favour.
The pattern has barely shifted over time. In the nine meetings from 2002 to 2010, Marseille won three, drew four and lost two, and in the 12 games since 2013 they have won four, drawn five and lost three. Whatever the form of either side, this fixture at the Vélodrome has tended to stay close.
Every Ligue 1 game Marseille have hosted against Monaco since 2002/03, newest first.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 14 Dec 2025 | 1-0 |
| 01 Dec 2024 | 2-1 |
| 27 Jan 2024 | 2-2 |
| 28 Jan 2023 | 1-1 |
| 06 Mar 2022 | 0-1 |
| 12 Dec 2020 | 2-1 |
| 13 Jan 2019 | 1-1 |
| 28 Jan 2018 | 2-2 |
| 15 Jan 2017 | 1-4 |
| 29 Nov 2015 | 3-3 |
| 10 May 2015 | 2-1 |
| 01 Sep 2013 | 1-2 |
| 12 Sep 2010 | 2-2 |
| 04 Oct 2009 | 1-2 |
| 21 Sep 2008 | 0-0 |
| 08 Dec 2007 | 2-0 |
| 09 Dec 2006 | 2-1 |
| 27 Nov 2005 | 2-1 |
| 29 Oct 2004 | 1-1 |
| 05 Dec 2003 | 1-2 |
| 20 Dec 2002 | 1-1 |
Source: Fabien Torre's football archive and StatMuse. Scores shown with Marseille's goals first and verified against both.
Yes, through a verified resale marketplace, because season ticket holders and loyalty members take most seats before any general sale.
Soon after the kick-off time is fixed, when you can plan travel with confidence and before late demand tightens supply in the Ganay and Jean Bouin stands.
In a dedicated corner section between the Virage Nord and the Ganay stand, reached by a separate entrance route.
Take metro line 2 to Rond-Point du Prado for the Jean Bouin side or Sainte-Marguerite Dromel for the Ganay side, and allow around two hours before kick-off.
Yes, filter for the number of seats you need and choose listings marked as seats together. Larger groups usually find more options in the upper Ganay.
Sources: Ligue 1 2026/27 fixture calendar, Olympique de Marseille official ticketing and season ticket information, CEPAC Vélodrome practical information, AS Monaco official announcements, Fabien Torre's football archive, StatMuse, Eurofootnews, Foot Mercato, Maxifoot and Foot Marseille.