What is the capacity of Veltins-Arena?

Veltins-Arena holds around 62,278 spectators.

What's the next match at Veltins-Arena?

FC Schalke 04 vs FSV Mainz 05 on Saturday 17 October at 15:30 (6 matches in the next 90 days).

How do I get to Veltins-Arena?

Veltins-Arena sits in Gelsenkirchen. The closest public-transport stops are Verkehrshof bus stop (10 min walk).

Is Veltins-Arena worth visiting?

Yes. Veltins-Arena is the home of FC Schalke 04, with a matchday atmosphere worth the trip. Stadium tours often run on non-match days too.

Veltins-Arena: FC Schalke 04 matches & tickets

Gelsenkirchen, Germany

6 matches
1 competition
62,278 seats

Home of FC Schalke 04 in Gelsenkirchen, Veltins-Arena is one of Germany’s best-known modern football grounds, with room for around 62,278 fans. Schalke is a big, working-class club, and that shows on matchday, loud, direct, and deeply local. You can feel the difference when the place fills for Bundesliga football, and it also stages DFB Pokal Women matches. It sits outside the usual tourist trail in the Ruhr, but it is straightforward enough to reach from the wider region. Find upcoming fixtures, tickets, and everything for a matchday visit below.

Last updated 9 July 2026

6 upcoming matches across 1 competition, with kick-off times, tickets and travel info.