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Olympique de Marseille vs Arsenal
Advice for fans travelling to see the Olympique de Marseille vs Arsenal game on the 18 September 2013.
Date: 18 September 2013
Venue: Stade Vélodrome, 3 Boulevard Michelet, 13008 Marseille
Kick-off time: 20:45
Along with this advice, please also check out our travel advice for France
Passports and visas
Ensure you check your passport and visa details:
- you don’t need a visa to travel to France, but your passport should be valid for your time in the country
- remember to bring your European Health Insurance Card but also take out travel insurance, even if you’re only going for one night
- travellers should carry ID at all times
Getting to the stadium
Check out the following information on how to get to the stadium:
- stadium metro station is Rond Point du Prado
- metro from old Port (where visiting supporters gather) is on line 1 (2 stops) to Castellane then change to line 2 and further 2 stops to stadium
- supporters should allow around 30 minutes to get to stadium from Old Port by Metro
- supporters should aim to leave Old Port by Metro at 18.00 at the latest to avoid congestion
- main line railway station is Gare St Charles. Regular coach service to airport arrives and departs here
- taxis from airport to stadium will cost around 70€ (more during rush hour)
- no scheduled public transport will be running at the end of match
At the match
Advice for at the match:
- all official Arsenal supporters (except VIPs and sponsors) will enter the stadium via the Parc Chanot entrance
- ticket inspection and full body searches will be carried out by Marseille football club stewards and police
- large police contingent will control entry to official supporters’ area
- alcohol is banned inside the stadium
- please note that Arsenal fans will be held back for around 20 to 30 minutes while the home supporters disperse
- the stadium opens 2 hours before kick-off, you are advised to arrive well before the start of match as ticket and security checks can take up to an hour to complete before admittance to the visitors’ section
- if you appear drunk you may be refused entry to the stadium
Tips
The following items are banned in the stadium and will be confiscated (and are unlikely to be returned):
- banners and flags displaying anything which can be construed as racist or homophobic
- flagpoles, sticks
- fireworks and flares
- alcoholic drinks, bottles, glasses, and cans
- megaphones and drums
- knives, belts, chains or any objects which can be thrown or used as a weapon
Consulate address
British Consulate
24 Avenue du Prado
3006 Marseille
Tel: +33 4 91 15 72 10
Emergency number: 112