Veltins-Arena: FC Schalke 04 matches & tickets
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
Home of FC Schalke 04Bundesliga, DFB Pokal - Women
See all on mapVeltins-Arena quick facts
- Stadium
- Veltins-Arena
- Location
- Gelsenkirchen, Germany
- Home of
- FC Schalke 04
- Capacity
- 62,278 spectators
- Nearest transport
- Verkehrshof (bus, 10 min walk)
Upcoming matches at Veltins-Arena
Matches on Saturday, 15 August
Matches on Saturday, 5 September
Matches on Saturday, 19 September
Recent finished matches at Veltins-Arena

FC Schalke 04vsEintracht Braunschweig17 May 2026 · 2. Bundesliga1–0
FC Schalke 04vsFortuna Düsseldorf2 May 2026 · 2. Bundesliga1–0
FC Schalke 04vsPreußen Münster19 Apr 2026 · 2. Bundesliga4–1
FC Schalke 04vsKarlsruher SC5 Apr 2026 · 2. Bundesliga1–0
FC Schalke 04vsHannover 9615 Mar 2026 · 2. Bundesliga2–2
FC Schalke 04vsArminia Bielefeld6 Mar 2026 · 2. Bundesliga1–0
How do I get to Veltins-Arena?
The closest public-transport stops to Veltins-Arena, Gelsenkirchen, with approximate walking times.
- BusVerkehrshof (10 min walk)
FAQ
- Whose home stadium is Veltins-Arena?
- Veltins-Arena is the home of FC Schalke 04.
- What is the capacity of Veltins-Arena?
- Veltins-Arena holds around 62,278 spectators.
- What's the next match at Veltins-Arena?
- Schalke W vs Hannover W on Saturday 15 August at 12:00 (3 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.
