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AGM 2026: The most important takeaways

A total of 5,000 members, 4,902 of whom were entitled to vote, attended Saturday’s (18/7) annual general meeting at the VELTINS-Arena. schalke04.de has summarised the key information and decisions from the six-hour event.

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Inspired by the Arena, made for the Arena: S04 unveil new home kit

Our home. Our home shirt. FC Schalke 04’s kit for the 2026/27 season celebrates the 25th anniversary of the VELTINS-Arena. Created together with adidas and 11teamsports, the royal-blue and navy shirt features an abstract pattern inspired by the roof structure of Schalke’s home, finished with white and light-blue detailing. It will make its first appearance on the pitch in Sunday’s (19/7) friendly against FC Erzgebirge Aue.

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UNMISSABLE: Introducing the new S04 third kit

Bold from top to bottom, FC Schalke 04’s brand-new third kit gives the team a distinctive look for the 2026/27 season. Created together with adidas and 11teamsports, the vibrant green shirt is designed to make a statement on the road, with royal-blue and white accents completing the look. It will make its first appearance on the pitch in Saturday’s (11/7) opening pre-season friendly away to FC Gütersloh.

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Schalke to transform Berger Feld into an open community space – new experience centre by the VELTINS-Arena to begin with

From training ground to vibrant meeting place: FC Schalke 04 is transforming Berger Feld into an open community space for supporters, local residents and visitors alike. The first visible step in this initiative is the start of construction work on a new experience centre located close to the VELTINS-Arena and Auf Schalke eG tower. At a site visit on Wednesday (24/6), FC Schalke 04 CEO Matthias Tillmann and Sebastian Buntkirchen, director of fan culture and responsible for brand and fan experience, presented the club’s strategic ‘Schalke Experience’ project as well as plans for the long-term development of the space.

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Save the date: Schalke Day on 8th August featuring friendly against Atalanta

Excitement is building ahead of the new season, and one date is already set in the Royal Blues’ calendar. FC Schalke 04 will hold their traditional ‘Schalke Day’ season launch on Saturday, 8th August, followed by a friendly between the Bundesliga side and Serie A outfit Atalanta BC at the VELTINS-Arena.

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Soufiane El-Faouzi wins DFL Goal of the Season vote

Soufiane El-Faouzi produced a stunning overhead kick to send Timo Becker’s cross into the top corner away to Elversberg on matchday 29, scoring the crucial equaliser in a 2. Bundesliga top-of-the-table clash that the Royal Blues eventually won 2-1 despite playing with 10 men for more than half an hour.

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Royal Blues sign city’s Golden Book as 2. Bundesliga champions

FC Schalke 04’s 2025/26 season officially came to a close on Monday (18/5) with a fitting ceremony. At the invitation of mayor Andrea Henze, the squad were given the honour of signing the city’s Golden Book at Gelsenkirchen town hall as 2. Bundesliga champions and a newly-promoted Bundesliga side.

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Three Schalke players nominated for Player of the Season in DFL fan vote

With the 2025/26 season almost at an end, the battle is on to be crowned MVP for the year. The German Football League (DFL) is looking to name its Player of the Season for the current campaign in its official app. Among the 16 nominees are three Schalke players: Loris Karius, Soufiane El-Faouzi and Kenan Karaman.

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First-half figures show another positive result for FC Schalke 04

FC Gelsenkirchen-Schalke 04 e.V. published its financial figures for the first half of the 2025/26 season on Tuesday (24/3). During the first half of the season (1/7 to 31/12/25), the Royal Blues recorded a consolidated profit of €2.5 million (same period last year: €6.6 million), putting the club within the projected range for the season. Revenue totalled €83.5 million (same period last year: €95.0 million). The decline was mainly due to fewer events at the VELTINS-Arena compared to the first half of 2024/25.

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Auf Schalke eG reshapes board as focus turns to strengthening the Knappenschmiede

Auf Schalke eG informed its members of some important developments on Thursday (19/3). Among the headlines, a former DAX board member is joining the Cooperative, while the Knappenschmiede is also set to play a central role. schalke04.de is sharing the statement for all interested members and fans.

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Monterey Bay FC to become partner club of FC Schalke 04

FC Schalke 04 will work closely with Monterey Bay FC from the USA in the near future. The California-based club are the Royal Blues’ fourth international partner club after VVV-Venlo, FC Aarau and SV Ried.

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Auf Schalke eG purchases €7.5 million stadium stake

FC Gelsenkirchen-Schalke 04 e.V. has successfully completed the sale of stadium shares to Auf Schalke eG, providing S04 with fresh equity. For €7.5 million, the supporters’ Cooperative is acquiring a portion of the club’s stake in the VELTINS-Arena stadium company.

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