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Arena AufSchalke (German pronunciation: [aˈʁeːnaː ʔaʊfˈʃalkə]), currently known as Veltins-Arena (pronounced [ˈfɛltɪnsʔaˌʁeːnaː]) for sponsorship reasons, is a retractable roof football stadium in Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It opened on 13 August 2001, as the new home ground for FC Schalke 04.
Aug 14, 2021 · Veltins-Arena originally named Arena AufSchalke is the home stadium of Bundesliga side, Schalke. Built between 1998 and 2001 at a cost of €191 million the Veltins-Arena is famous for it’s retractable pitch and retractable roof, allowing it to host multiple sporting events without deteriorating the quality of the turf.
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- Rudi-Assauer-Platz 1, Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, 45891
- German side FC Schalke 04 play their home matches at Veltins-Arena.
- As of 2023 Veltins-Arena has an official seating capacity of 62,271 for Football matches.
- Veltins-Arena officially opened in 2001 and is home to FC Schalke 04
- The postcode for Veltins-Arena is 45891.
- Covid Restrictions may be in place when you visit Veltins-Arena in 2023. Please visit the official website of FC Schalke 04 for full information on...
- It’s located in heart of the largest urban area in Germany. The Veltins-Arena is the current name of an area that was originally known as Arena AufSchalke (Veltins is a German brewery that bought the naming rights in 2005).
- It’s the home of a football club that was founded in 1904. The stadium in Gelsenkirchen is the home of FC Schalke 04, a football club that was established in the Schalke district of Gelsenkirchen in the year 1904.
- It replaced the outdated former home of FC Schalke 04 in 2001. The idea to build a new stadium came about in the 1990s. The club won the UEFA Cup in 1997 and it was time to leave the outdated Parkstadion behind.
- It’s the 5th-largest stadium in Germany by capacity. The capacity of the Veltins-Arena is only slightly more than that of the Parkstadion as it can hold 62,271 people during league matches.
Mar 25, 2024 · Leading into the four corners of the ground are 4.50 by 4.50 metres tunnels, which serve as access for construction and as ventilation for the interior. There are two main engineering aspects of the Arena AufSchalke. 1. Firstly, the first retractable roof in Germany, which can completely cover the pitch area.
May 12, 2024 · We’ve got all of the details for the Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen ahead of an exciting tournament in Germany. Euro 2024 Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen will host four games at Euro 2024, including England’s match against Serbia and Spain vs Italy.
May 12, 2024 · Arena AufSchalke, Gelsenkirchen is one of the newer stadiums hosting games at Euro 2024, opening in 2001. It was used at the 2006 World Cup, hosting five matches including the famous quarter...
The arena while a concert was taking place. The Veltins-Arena (between 2001 and 2005 Arena AufSchalke) in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, is the stadium of the German member of the soccer federal league FC Schalke 04. The Veltins arena is one of the most modern stages of the world and possesses since June 2015 a capacity of 62.271 spectators with plays ...
