Search results
People also ask
What happened to Schalke vs Parkstadion?
How many spectators can a Schalke 04 stadium hold?
When was Schalke 04 formed?
Why did Schalke need a new stadium?
FC Schalke 04 (1973–2001) Parkstadion ( German pronunciation: [ˈpaʁkˌʃtaːdi̯ɔn] ⓘ) was a multi-purpose stadium in Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, that is no longer used to host any major events. The stadium was built in 1973 and hosted five matches of the 1974 FIFA World Cup. [1] It had a capacity of 62,109 with seats ...
- 62,004 (league matches), 55,877 (international matches)
- Grass
- 4 August 1973
Parkstadion. From 1973 to 2001, the Parkstadion was the home stadium of FC Schalke 04. After it was renovated in the summer of 1998, it had a capacity of exactly 62,004 spectators (55,887 for internationals). It could hold 44,962 fans sitting down (49,737 for internationals), with space enough for 17,042 standing spectators (5,603 for ...
- Veltins-Arena Seating Plan and Where to Sit
- FC Schalke 04 Ticket Prices
- Getting to Veltins-Arena
- Veltins-Arena Hotels
- Pubs and Bars Near Veltins-Arena
- Facilities
- Hospitality
- Stadium Tours & Museum
- About FC Schalke 04
- Veltins-Arena History
Veltins-Arena is built in a bowl-style, with continuous seating right the way around. The Nord Kurve is closest to the club’s old stadium, Parkstadion, whilst the Gazprom Tribune runs along the side of the pitch. On the opposite side of the Gazprom Tribune is the R+V Tribune and that is the main stand of the arena as it contains the dressing rooms,...
As with pretty much all top-flight teams around Europe, how much you’ll pay for Schalke tickets depends almost entirely on where you’re going to be within the ground. You can get tickets in the terrace area for around €15, as long as you don’t mind standing up. If you’d rather sit you can go behind one of the goals for around €26 or you can sit in ...
Train– Getting a train from London to Gelsenkirchen will take you around six hours, stopping firstly in Brussels, then Cologne, then Oberhausen before arriving in Gelsenkirchen itself. You can then get the Light Rail to VELTINS-Arena Light Rail Station, which is minutes from the ground itself. Bus– There aren’t really any buses to the stadium, with...
An interesting area that has plenty to see and do, so hotels are plentiful. These 3 are a good place to start.
There are some great options scattered around the stadium, or you could opt for somewhere in the centre and jump a taxi.
A stadium that has both a chapel and a casino could never be accused of lacking facilities. There are no toilets though. Just kidding, of course there are. It’s got everything you would want, from a club shop to fine dining.
There are a large number of executive areas in the Veltins Arena. If you want to go truly high-end then you might consider hiring one the VIP Lodges, for example. If you want to go to one of the lounges then you’ll have plenty of options. The LaOla-Club, the Glückauf-Club and the Libuda Lounge are all available. There’s even a lounge that also has ...
Tours are available every day except Monday and are as educational as they are interesting. You can learn how the pitch can be moved, how the roof opens, and also see a number of – in their words – “exciting places”… which sounds exciting. Nice and cheap at €9 for Adults and €5 for under 21s, the stadium tour is a great way the spend an hour or so ...
Schalke’s most successful period came in the 1930s and 1940s. Despite finding it hard to come by much success since then, they remain one of the most popular clubs in Germany. In December of 2015 the official number of members was 140,000 making it the second-largest sports club in the country. During their history the club has won seven league tit...
Veltins-Arena, originally known as Arena AufSchalke, opened in 2001, though plans for Schalke to have a new stadium were being mooted as early as the 1990s. The Parkstadion had been a great home ground for them but it was starting to look its age by then and the manager, fans and players all hoped to go to a much more modern home. In 1998 the const...
- 61.4K
- 2001
- 62.3K
One of the early versions of the club was called Westfalia Schalke and formed in 1904. After twenty years of existence and a couple of failed mergers and name changes, the club took the name Schalke 04 in 1924, with the "04" in the title standing for the year of their foundation. Along with the name change came the new blue-and-white jerseys ...
Sep 20, 2018 · Schalke’s traditional home, the Parkstadion, is remembered fondly by the fans, but its replacement, the VELTINS Arena, is one of the finest arenas in the world. ... FC Schalke 04 honours. German ...
16.10.2019. The fourth-biggest stadium in the Bundesliga, Schalke’s Veltins-Arena is home to some of the world’s most passionate fans. One of the most high-tech grounds around – with a ...
May 19, 2001 · Schalke were champions for four minutes and 38 seconds. It was agony. It had to be there, at the Parkstadion. Schalke's old ground had always been a place of drama and scandal.
