Arena AufSchalke Tickets
Shalke, Germany · Capacity 62,271 · Opened 2001
Arena AufSchalke is a multi-purpose stadium located in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, and serves as the home ground of FC Schalke 04. With a capacity of approximately 62,271, it is one of the largest and most technically advanced stadiums in Germany, hosting Bundesliga football as well as major concerts and international events.
Arena AufSchalke seat layout
Explore the Arena AufSchalke seating map: this stadium layout colours each section by tier and groups them into the ground's named stands, giving you a clear seat layout and seating chart for planning where to sit at any fixture or concert.
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About Arena AufSchalke
Arena AufSchalke opened in 2001, replacing Schalke's former Parkstadion. Designed by the architectural firm HPP Architekten, the stadium was built at a cost of around €191 million and was considered a landmark in modern stadium design at the time. It featured a retractable roof and a moveable natural grass pitch — a rarity in European football. The venue hosted matches during the 2006 FIFA World Cup, including a quarter-final, cementing its status on the international stage. It has also been a regular host of UEFA club competition matches and major music concerts over the years.
The atmosphere at Arena AufSchalke on matchdays is intense and passionate, driven by the famously loyal Schalke 04 support. The steep, enclosed stands amplify crowd noise significantly, and the north stand ultras generate a wall of sound that reverberates around the retractable roof. Schalke's working-class, mining-town identity runs deep among the fanbase, creating a raw and authentic footballing atmosphere that visiting supporters find memorable.
Arena AufSchalke is a landmark destination for live events in Shalke with a capacity of about 62,271. Whatever you're here to see, Staadly's verified listings and interactive seat map help you find the right seat at the right price.
How to get to Arena AufSchalke
Arena AufSchalke is situated in Gelsenkirchen in the Ruhr region of western Germany. The stadium is well served by public transport, with the Gelsenkirchen Buerer Strasse tram stop nearby and direct rail connections from Gelsenkirchen Hauptbahnhof. From the city centre, the journey takes around 15–20 minutes by public transport.
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Venue information
| Capacity | 62,271 |
| Opened | 2001 |
| Architect | HPP Architekten |
| Surface | Grass |
| City | Shalke |
| Country | Germany |