Last Update:
June 30, 2026
Away fans are usually allocated sectors S6 and S7, where the south stand meets the main stand. This means the away section is located in one of the four corner areas, although the stands’ close proximity to the pitch ensures all fans should enjoy a great view of the match.
Le Havre announce name change
Le Havre have revealed the stadium will be known as Stade CMA CGM Oceane from the start of the 2026-27 season. Le Havre Seine Metropole approved the change in June 2026 as part of a new agreement between the club and CMA CGM Group, a major shipping company.
Le Havre count Laurent Ruquier as one of their supporters. Ruquier is a French presenter, comedian and producer who was born in the city.
Le Havre’s anthem is called ‘A jamais le premier’, which is sung to God Save the King in honour of the club’s English founders.
Le Havre have used Tifo to mark and honour key events and individuals.
The fans displayed a giant tifo in honour of their former president Jean Pierre Hureau following his passing in 2024:
Tribune Nord
Those who used to occupy the Kop at Le Havre’s former stadium can usually be found in the Tribune Nord. The loud, passionate fans behind the goal generate the atmosphere on matchdays.
Tribune Sud
This part of the ground is located behind one of the goals. The majority of the stand is a family section, although the away supporters are situated in the corner.
Tribune Ouest
Tribune Ouest is regarded as Le Havre’s main stand, home of the hospitality and VIP areas. The President’s Lounge, premium boxes, the 11 Club, Halles Club and Athletic Club can all be found in this part of the stadium.
Tribune Est
Opposite the main stand, Tribune Est runs along the side of the pitch. This area of the stadium features an entertainment zone with a big screen.
Here, Le Havre offer fans the chance to try a virtual tour of the stadium, which allows you to see the view from your seat before matchday.
The Stadium’s Bar & Grill (Stade Oceane)
Stade Ocean’s sports bar offers a menu of grilled meats, burgers, salads and daily specials.
L’Havrais Biere (1 Rue de Paris, 76600 Le Havre)
Billed as the only taproom in Le Havre, L’Havrais Biere is a family-run brewery that offers innovative beers.
L’Etable (51 Rue Bernardin de Saint-Pierre, 76600)
This Brasserie/Wine bar offers excellent food in a cosy atmosphere. Weather permitting, you can also enjoy a drink on the terrace.
On the stadium forecourt, you will find the Lucarne food trucks, the container HAC by David Gallienne, the Norman winner of Top Chef, who offers street food menus, and the mobile counters.
Meanwhile, in the concourse area, there are 11 refreshment areas, four bars and a beer wall.
Car
Stade Oceane lies adjacent to one of the main roads (RD6015) that leads into the city from the A131 in the east.
The stadium offers several parking options, 530 covered spaces and 730 surface spaces. Season ticket holders with the 100% package have priority for these spaces before any remaining spaces are made available to the public. It is possible to find more information about availability by clicking ‘discover’ on your desired match on Le Havre’s online ticketing service.
Stadium address: Boulevard de Leningrad, 76600, Le Havre
Bus
LiA and the Urban Community run free shuttle services from six departure points with drop-off spots near the stadium. You can find more information about the departure points on Le Havre’s official website.
It is also possible to use regular bus routes to reach the stadium. Use lines 12, 17, 20 and 21 for the Stade Oceane stop or C2 for the J. Deschaseaux stop.
Train
The train station is situated 3.5km away from the stadium. It is possible to get a bus to and from Stade Oceane from the station.
Stade Oceane has dedicated seating areas for fans with disabilities. There are also elevators on site and reserved parking spaces.
As per the club’s website, disabled fans can purchase tickets online by providing the requested information and supporting documents. Supporters will then be contacted once they are eligible for accessible seating.
Alternatively, fans can request a disabled space at the following email address: [email protected]. It is also possible to buy at the official club show.
Supporters will need a double-sided photo of their Disability Inclusion Card (CMI) card and national identity card to buy the relevant ticket.
Away fans are advised to contact their club about the process of buying tickets for the disabled spaces.
Le Havre are yet to announce matchday ticket prices for the 2026-27 season.
Stade Oceane’s current capacity for football games is 25,178, while the stadium can accommodate up to 33,000 people for concerts.
Le Havre are not offering stadium tours at this time.
Le Volcan (The Volcano)
Le Havre’s arts centre and theatre was designed by the renowned Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer. One look and it is clear to see why the building earned its nickname, Le Volcan.
André Malraux Museum of Modern Art
If art is one of your passions, then the Museum of Modern Art may be worth a visit. The museum contains France’s largest collection of Impressionist works outside of Paris.
St. Joseph’s Church
Architect Auguste Perret was the genius behind St. Joseph’s Church after being entrusted with reconstructing Le Havre following the Second World War. The church is a symbol of a city that had to be rebuilt after being destroyed in September 1944.
The stadium held its first major concert in June 2013, which featured a number of French pop artists, including Tal, Florent Mothe, Mickael Miro and Zaho.
In 2014, the stadium hosted a concert that featured funk icons Kool & The Gang, Imagination, and Earth, Wind & Fire.
Two years later, legendary French artist Johnny Hallyday played in front of 25,000 people at the Stade Oceane.
Le Havre previously played at the Jules-Deschaseaux Stadium, which was partially destroyed in the 1944 bombings before being rebuilt and then later developed in the 1970s and 1980s.
However, with their stadium becoming outdated, Le Havre ultimately decided they needed a new ground in 2004. It ultimately took time for that dream to come to fruition before they eventually moved into their modern home in 2012. Six years later, Le Havre unveiled a new hotel within the stadium.
The venue has hosted notable games, including an international friendly between France and Uruguay in August 2012. A month later, Le Havre welcomed Spanish giants Real Madrid to the venue for an exhibition match.
Stade Oceane was also used as a venue for the 2019 Women’s World Cup, hosting five group-stage games and two knockout round ties. Notably, the ground provided the backdrop for France’s penalty shootout win over Brazil in the last 16.
Outside of football, domestic and international Rugby Union matches have also been played in Le Havre.
Record attendance
25,278 vs Lille (inaugural friendly, July 12, 2012)
Record attendance for official match
24,569 vs PSG (Ligue 1, December 23, 2023)
Average attendances
2025-2026: 19,253 (Ligue 1)
2024-2025: 20,218 (Ligue 1)
2023-2024: 21,879 (Ligue 2)
2022-2023: 12,504 (Ligue 2)
2021-2022: 5,954 (Ligue 2)
2020-2021: 3,168 (Ligue 2)
2019-2020: 7,458 (Ligue 2)
2018-2019: 6,668 (Ligue 2)
2017-2018: 7,391 (Ligue 2)
Normandy derby: Le Havre’s historic rivals are FC Rouen. The rivalry dates back to before the second World War and it continued to thrive until the early 1990s when Rouen suffered a financial crisis.
As a result of Rouen’s decline, the sides have not met since the 2003-04 Ligue 2 season, when Le Havre recorded a 2-0 victory on home turf before they suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat in the away fixture.
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