Bundesliga

Matchdays 1-8 scheduled – Season opener in Munich

The DFL scheduled the first eight matchdays of the new Bundesliga season on Friday (21/8). FC Schalke 04 will kick off the new Bundesliga campaign on a Friday night away to reigning champions FC Bayern. The Revierderby on matchday 5 will take place on a Saturday evening.

Bundesliga

Aug 21, 2020

S04 to face FC Bayern on matchday 1 of 2020/21

FC Schalke 04’s 2020/21 Bundesliga season will kick off away at FC Bayern in Munich. The season opener is scheduled to kick off at 20:30 CEST on 18th September, although this could change.

Bundesliga

Aug 7, 2020

David Wagner: Getting the most out of the boys

Five weeks after the end of last season, the Royal Blues started preparations for the new season on Monday. “In the dressing room and on the pitch, you can feel the excitement of the boys. The team are refreshed and are looking lively.”

Bundesliga

Aug 4, 2020

Preseason programme: Gelsenkirchen, Herzlake and Austria

FC Schalke 04 have determined the key details regarding their preseason training programme ahead of 2020/21. In total, David Wagner's team will complete two training camps and play eight friendlies in order to best prepare for the new Bundesliga campaign. On Monday, 3 August, training will commence in Gelsenkirchen.

Inside, Team, Bundesliga, Training Camp

Jul 27, 2020

Football schedule: 2020/21 Bundesliga season begins 18th September

On Friday (10 July), the DFL (Deutsche Fußball Liga) released the schedule for the 2020/21 season. The Bundesliga is set to begin on 18 September. One week before that, the first round of the DFB-Pokal will be played.

Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal

Jul 10, 2020

Malick Thiaw signs professional contract until 2024

Malick Thiaw has signed a professional contract with the Royal Blues. The 18-year-old centre-back has also agreed to extend his contract until 2024.

Team, Bundesliga

Jul 5, 2020

David Wagner: We deserved to lose

David Wagner and his Freiburg counterpart Christian Streich both gave their thoughts after the final game of the season. Daniel Caligiuri also commented on Schalke’s 4-0 loss away from home.

Bundesliga

Jun 27, 2020

S04 beaten 4-0 in Freiburg on the final day

FC Schalke 04 suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat on the final day of the 2019/20 season in Freiburg (27/6). Luca Waldschmidt (20’, 57’), Jonathan Schmid (38’) and Lucas Höler (46’) scored for the home side. The Royal Blues therefore ended the season in 12th.

Bundesliga

Jun 27, 2020

David Wagner on Freiburg, personnel and the fans

On Saturday 27 June at 15:30 CEST, FC Schalke 04 will play their final game of the 2019/20 Bundesliga season. But for only a few exceptions, David Wagner will have the same squad available to him as in recent weeks.

Bundesliga

Jun 25, 2020

Alessandro Schöpf: We made too many mistakes and gifted goals

The Royal Blues were beaten convincingly by VfL Wolfsburg on Saturday (20/6). The S04 players were particularly frustrated with the goals they let in from set pieces.

Bundesliga

Jun 20, 2020

Schalke lose 4-1 to Wolfsburg in final home game of the season

The Royal Blues were beaten 4-1 by VfL Wolfsburg in their final home game of 2019/20. Wout Weghorst scored a brace, with Kevin Mbabu and Joao Victor also netting for the Wolves. Rabbi Matondo pulled one back for Schalke.

Bundesliga

Jun 20, 2020

Wagner talks up Wolfsburg and leader McKennie ahead of penultimate fixture

S04 play host to VfL Wolfsburg in the final home game of the 2019/20 season on Saturday (20/6, 15:30 CEST). Even though Europe is out of reach for the Royal Blues, head coach David Wagner was clear on his aim to finish the season on a high note.

Bundesliga

Jun 19, 2020