FC Schalke 04 stadium — Veltins-Arena (62,278), Gelsenkirchen

FC Schalke 04 is a football club based in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. It was founded in 1904. The club plays at Veltins-Arena (62,278 capacity).

Fußballclub Gelsenkirchen-Schalke 04 e. V. , commonly known as Schalke 04 ( German: [ˌʃalkə nʊl ˈfiːɐ̯] ⓘ ), and abbreviated as S04 ( German: [ˈɛs nʊl fiːɐ̯] ⓘ ), is a professional sports club from the Schalke district of Gelsenkirchen , North Rhine-Westphalia. It is best known for its football team, which plays in the Bundesliga , the top flight of the German football league system , following promotion from the 2.Bundesliga in 2025–26 . Other activities offered by the club include athletics , basketball , handball , table tennis , winter sports and eSports .

Club information

Full name: FC Schalke 04
League: 2. Bundesliga (Germany)
Division level: 2
Founded: 1904
City: Gelsenkirchen
Manager: Miron Muslić
League titles: 7
Avg. attendance: 61829

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Current stadium

Veltins-Arena

City: Gelsenkirchen

Capacity: 62278

Built: 2001

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Frequently asked questions

Where is FC Schalke 04 from?

FC Schalke 04 is based in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.

What stadium does FC Schalke 04 play at?

FC Schalke 04 plays at Veltins-Arena. Its capacity is 62,278.

When was FC Schalke 04 founded?

FC Schalke 04 was founded in 1904.

How many league titles has FC Schalke 04 won?

FC Schalke 04 has won 7 domestic league titles.

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