Veltins Arena tickets: Information, prices and news

Great successes and bitter defeats have been celebrated in the Veltins-Arena in the heart of Gelsenkirchen. Together with 62,271 spectators, the home team Schalke 04 has already become champions here, but has also been relegated to the 2nd Bundesliga. There have also been memorable international duels, such as the quarter-final between England and Portugal at the 2006 World Cup.

In our guide to the Arena Auf Schalke, you will not only find the most exciting information about the stadium. We have also summarised important tips on advance ticket sales for home matches and show you how you can soon experience Schalke 04 live in the Veltins-Arena.

Current Veltins-Arena Tickets

While there was still a Champions League atmosphere in the Veltins-Arena in 2018, the 2nd Bundesliga is still being contested at Stadion Auf Schalke. With an average attendance of 61,500 fans per match, Schalke 04 is the measure of all things even after relegation. Tickets for home matches are in great demand and many home matches are sold out.

Experience pure football action at a home match in the Veltins-Arena:

Ticket information for the Arena Auf Schalke

At home matches in the Arena Auf Schalke, the stadium can accommodate up to 62,271 fans. The 45,962 seats and 16,309 standing places are always well filled. Although the Veltins-Arena is one of the largest stadiums in the 2. Bundesliga, many home matches are completely sold out.

The family sector in the Veltins-Arena is a very special experience for all families with children up to the age of 12. In Block A on the main stand, there is a strict smoking ban and a child-friendly atmosphere.

The guest sector in Schalke’s stadium is located between the east and south stands. Blue fan love, on the other hand, is expressed in the North Stand. Whether upper or lower tier – the best atmosphere is always guaranteed here.

Tickets for Schalke 04 home matches can be purchased conveniently online. This requires a free account. Advance sales start around three weeks before the match day. It is best to be notified via the newsletter, as demand is high and there is already a protected sale beforehand.

If a home match in the Veltins-Arena is sold out, you can still try your luck via the official ticket exchange. Here, fans can offer their season tickets and individual tickets for sale if they are unable to come to the Schalke Arena.

Stadium tour and events in the Veltins-Arena: an overview

For many fans, the Veltins Arena is not just a stadium, but also their second home. As a true Schalke fan, you can’t afford to miss out on a tour of the arena. Because during the home matches in the stands, a large part of the Arena AufSchalke remains hidden from you.

An official tour of the Veltins-Arena can be booked online and costs just nine euros per person. The tour is led by trained stadium staff. Another highlight is a tour of the Schalke Museum. The tour starts and ends here. The official meeting point is stairwell 12 at the WEST 1 entrance.

Occasionally, there are also celebrity tours with Olaf Thon or Klaus Fischer. These last around 90 minutes and cost 19 euros per person. The club’s players of honour not only guide you skilfully through the Arena AufSchalke, but also provide exciting insights into their careers.

You can look behind the scenes of the Veltins-Arena and experience the club like never before. Take a look inside the blue and white players’ dressing room, walk along the mine tunnel and explore the hospitality areas. The stadium chapel and the media centre are also explored during the tour.

Visitor information for the stadium Auf Schalke

On match days, the Veltins-Arena opens two hours before kick-off. Bags and rucksacks must not exceed DIN A4 format. Free storage compartments are available at the South and East 2 entrances while you are in the stadium.

During the construction of the Veltins-Arena, great attention was paid to a comprehensive inclusion concept. There are sufficient parking spaces available for people with disabilities and the stadium can be entered without stairs on several levels.

Tickets for fans with disabilities are available at a reduced price. One accompanying person may enter the stadium free of charge. Staff will also be present in all blocks to answer any questions or problems.

To purchase tickets in barrier-free areas, you must register with the club in advance. The tickets can then be ordered via a dedicated hotline. The “first come, first serve” principle applies here. As the barrier-free seats in the Arena Auf Schalke are limited, you should be quick.

The seats for wheelchair users are located on the east stand in blocks L to U. The seats for fans with visual impairments are located in block X/Y. The seats for deaf fans are located in the deaf block U.

VIP tickets for the Veltins-Arena

With several hospitality areas and 81 boxes, the Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen is a top address if you are looking for an exclusive football experience. Prices for VIP day tickets in the upper tier start at 190 euros per person. If you want to secure a more exclusive seat on the balcony, the price is 250 euros per person.

• LaOla-Club: The largest VIP area at Schalke has a lot to offer. Take a seat in the padded business seats in the main stand of the VELTINS-Arena and reserve a table in the hospitality area. After the final whistle, a football talk with players from the squad also takes place here.
• The casino: Things are particularly stylish here. The exclusive ambience combined with a 3-course menu leaves nothing to be desired. After the final whistle, there are also extensive discussions with club legend Olaf Thon.
• Libuda: An absolute must for all true Schalke fans. From the balcony seats above the North Curve, you have a direct view of the frenetic fans below you. The VIP area itself also shines in full Schalke style. This is where the memory of Reinhard “Stan” Libuda is honoured.

All hospitality areas in the Veltins-Arena open two hours before kick-off and close two hours after the end of the match. In total, you can expect almost 6 hours of VIP enjoyment. 40 minutes after the end of the match, all VIP guests will also have access to the Glückauf Club.

Interesting facts about the Veltins-Arena

The Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen is one of the largest arenas in Germany and therefore also of great importance for international events. Important matches were held here during the 2006 World Cup. The Schalke Stadium will also be involved in the 2024 European Championships.

The modern arena was only built in 2001 and can hold 62,271 spectators for Schalke’s home matches, but only 54,740 for international matches due to the standing room ban. It is remarkable that the construction costs of almost 200 million were borne by the club itself. The Veltins-Arena is architecturally special for several reasons. It is one of only three arenas in Germany whose roof can be completely closed. This means that ideal conditions can be created even in heavy rain or snow.

The pitch can be moved out of the stadium on rails. The south curve was built to be suspended especially for this purpose. There is also a chapel in the stadium where weddings and christenings take place. An LED screen measuring 76.32 m² per side hangs above the centre of the stadium. This makes it the largest video installation in a European stadium. The stadium has been officially named the Veltins Arena since 2005. For many fans, however, the home ground is still the AufSchalke stadium.

But football is not the only sport celebrated in the Veltins-Arena. In 2018, the German Darts Masters 2018 took place in the arena. A record was broken here with over 20,000 spectators. The opening match of the Ice Hockey World Cup also attracted a record number of spectators in 2010.

The Veltins Arena has also hosted boxing matches, speedway championships and handball matches. As the roof can be completely closed and the pitch can be removed, the stadium can be converted for almost any event or concert.

The journey to the Schalke Arena

You can easily travel to the Veltins-Arena by car. The stadium is located in the geographical centre of Gelsenkirchen and is easily accessible via the city motorway or the A2. There are just under 14,000 parking spaces available in the area around the stadium. What sounds like a lot at first glance is far from enough when the stadium is sold out. In addition to the car parks, there are also several multi-storey car parks with covered parking spaces.

From Gelsenkirchen main station, take the tram to the Schalke stadium. Line 302 will take you directly to the VELTINS-Arena stop. From here, it is only a few minutes’ walk to the stadium. The use of all VRR public transport is included in the ticket price for football matches.