While the future of Olympique de Marseille (OM) and the Stade Vélodrome has been largely overshadowed during the 2026 Marseille municipal election campaign by more pressing concerns such as combating drug trafficking, addressing the housing crisis, and improving school infrastructure, it undeniably remains a critical topic. For the taxpayers of Marseille, the ongoing management and the long-term prospects of the Vélodrome, in particular, represent a question of paramount importance.








