Veltins-Arena
Home of Schalke 04
🇩🇪 Gelsenkirchen, Germany · 🗺️ See on the map
Great away day
- 🏟️ Iconic status39/55🔥 great atmosphere: Schalke's Nordkurve · a famous ground · opened 2001 · hosted a major final · 62,271 capacity
- ✈️ Getting there9/13airport 36 km · tram 4 min walk · 5.2 km from the centre
- 🎟️ Getting in8/12tickets around €44 · members get priority
- 🍺 Pre-match2/100 pubs and bars within 800 m
- 🗺️ The weekend7/10102 double-header pairings · winter highs around 7°C
Next home games
| Date | Match | Kick-off | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 21 Nov 2026 | Schalke 04 v Stuttgart 🟡 Rules vary | 18:30 local | |
| Sat 5 Dec 2026 | Schalke 04 v Borussia Dortmund 🔥 Revierderby 🟡 Rules vary | TBC | |
| Sat 19 Dec 2026 | Schalke 04 v Gladbach 🟡 Rules vary | TBC | |
| Wed 13 Jan 2027 | Schalke 04 v Werder Bremen 🟡 Rules vary | TBC | |
| Sat 23 Jan 2027 | Schalke 04 v Augsburg 🟡 Rules vary | TBC | |
| Sat 6 Feb 2027 | Schalke 04 v Union Berlin 🟡 Rules vary | TBC | |
| Sat 20 Feb 2027 | Schalke 04 v Freiburg 🟡 Rules vary | TBC | |
| Wed 3 Mar 2027 | Schalke 04 v FC Köln 🟡 Rules vary | TBC |
League dates are provisional until the league confirms the exact day and time, usually a few weeks ahead, after TV picks. "TBC" means not confirmed yet. Updated 2026-11-15. The ticket labels show the club's usual rules: see the ticket helper.
Make it a double-header
Two games, one trip. Pair a game here with another ground nearby.
- 77 km apartBoth confirmed
- 168 km apartBoth confirmed
- 179 km apartBoth confirmed
- 207 km apartBoth confirmed
- 58 km apartDays TBCWeekend of 4 Dec · day TBCSchalke 04 v Borussia Dortmund 🔥 Revierderby 🟡 Rules varyVeltins-Arena, Gelsenkirchen
Around the ground
The ground's real outline, the nearest stops with walking times, and every pub and bar within about 10 minutes (🟠). Straight-line distances: check the route on OpenStreetMap.
Getting there
- ✈️ Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) · 36 km
- ✈️ Dortmund Airport (DTM) · 38 km
- ✈️ Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport (NRN) · 64 km
- 🚋 VELTINS-Arena (tram) · 332 m, about 4 min walk
- 🏙️ 5.2 km from Gelsenkirchen city centre
Distances are in a straight line; walking times are a rough guide.
Pubs and bars nearby
OpenStreetMap shows no pubs or bars within a 10-minute walk, so plan a drink in town before heading to the ground.
Big occasions here
- European Cup / Champions League final · 2004
- World Cup games · 2006
- European Championship games · 2024
From Wikidata, which may not list every one.
Matchday weather
Average daily high and low (°C) each month of the season, 2016-2025, Open-Meteo.
- Aug24°15°
- Sep20°12°
- Oct16°9°
- Nov10°4°
- Dec7°3°
- Jan6°1°
- Feb8°2°
- Mar11°3°
- Apr15°5°
- May19°9°
🎟️ Ticket helper
Schalke 04
€19–€68adult, official price, standard league game
🟡 Rules vary
When: Released match by match once the date is fixed, members first (up to 4 each). The official Ticketbörse is the other route.
Club price overview 2026/27 (Tageskarte, Vollzahler, non-member): standing Kat. 5 EUR 18.50; seats Kat. 4 EUR 31, Kat. 3 EUR 37, Kat. 2 EUR 48, Kat. 1 EUR 60, Kat. 0 EUR 68. Members pay EUR 1-2 less. Dortmund and Bayern games add EUR 10 (EUR 20 in Kat. 0) for seats and EUR 1 for standing.
Buy on the official Schalke 04 site📅 Add Schalke 04's games and sale reminders to your calendar (a feed that updates itself).
The labels: ✅ Open sale = ordinary league games reach general sale · 🟡 Rules vary = members go first, some games reach general sale · 💳 Members only = a club card or membership is effectively needed · 🪪 = named tickets. They describe the club's usual league games, not one particular match: derbies and big games can be much harder.
Only buy from the club or its official partners. Unofficial resale sites charge far more and tickets can be cancelled at the gate. Prices are a guide and change by opponent; the club's site has the real price.
Want it all sorted?
Hospitality means a guaranteed seat with food and drink, and it's the legal way to a sure ticket for a big game.
Schalke 04: official hospitality from about €313 a person, sold by the club or its authorised agents.
Stadium tours
No game that weekend? Most big grounds run tours and museum visits most days, including the dressing rooms and the tunnel.
Tours of Veltins-ArenaWhere to stay
Hotels near Veltins-Arena fill up and go up in price on match and concert nights, so book early.
Hotels near Veltins-ArenaPhotos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons: Helfmann (CC BY-SA 3.0); Helfmann (CC BY-SA 3.0); DerHans04 (CC BY-SA 3.0); Q1q2q3qwertz (CC BY-SA 4.0); DerHans04 (CC BY-SA 3.0); COPhotog (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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💡 Did you know?
- Designed by HPP Architekten.
- Pitch: Natural grass.
From Wikidata and the site's own data.
Quick answers
How many people does Veltins-Arena hold?
Veltins-Arena holds about 62,271 people (Wikidata).
Which airport is closest to Veltins-Arena?
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) is about 36 km away in a straight line.
Who plays at Veltins-Arena?
Schalke 04 play their home games here.
How much are Schalke 04 tickets?
Official adult prices for a standard league game are roughly €19–€68 (season 2026-27). Big games cost more. Buy from the club's official site.
What is the nearest station to Veltins-Arena?
VELTINS-Arena (tram) is about 332 m away, roughly a 4-minute walk (OpenStreetMap).
What is the weather like at Veltins-Arena in winter?
From December to February, highs average about 7°C and lows about 2°C (2016-2025 averages).
Has Veltins-Arena hosted a European Cup / Champions League final?
Yes: European Cup / Champions League final, 2004 (Wikidata).
Has Veltins-Arena hosted World Cup games?
Yes: World Cup games, 2006 (Wikidata).
When is the next game at Veltins-Arena?
Schalke 04 v Stuttgart on Sat 21 Nov 2026 (date provisional until confirmed by the league).
More about Veltins-Arena on Wikipedia.