S04 to face Metalist Kharkiv and Fagiano Okayama in pre-season training camp

The Knappen are set for a double-header of friendly action as part of their upcoming training camp. FC Schalke 04 will take on international opponents during their stay in Stubaital (19–26/7). The Royal Blues will face Ukrainian side FC Metalist Kharkiv and Japanese top-flight club Fagiano Okayama during their stay in Austria.

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Graphic: Badges of Metalist Kharkiv and Fagiano Okayama with the word 'Friendlies'

Metalist Kharkiv secured promotion to the Ukrainian Premier League in summer 2025. They finished the campaign in fifth place, narrowly missing out on qualification for European competition. Fagiano Okayama ended their first season in the J.League following promotion in 13th place.

The two fixtures at a glance:

Wednesday, 22nd July, 16:00 CEST
FC Schalke 04 – FC Metalist Kharkiv
Stadion MELACH ROAD, Kematen in Tyrol

Saturday, 25th July, 16:00 CEST
FC Schalke 04 – Fagiano Okayama
Silberstadt Arena, Schwaz (Tyrol)

Tickets for both matches are available online via testspiele.at. The Fan Affairs Team will also be selling physical tickets during training sessions at the sports ground in Neustift. There will be no ticket sales at the stadiums on matchdays.

The Fan Affairs Team will publish further away match information for the training camp shortly. This will also include details on how Schalke supporters can use the organised bus transfers from Neustift to the two friendly matches.

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