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Karel Geraerts: It’s important to me to have a plan B

There was a lot of positives on display but one thing missing: goals. Schalke’s friendly against FC Twente on Wednesday evening (24/7) ended in a 0-0 draw. Afterwards, head coach Karel Geraerts, captain Kenan Karaman and Tobias Mohr gave their verdicts on the game.

Friendly

Jul 25, 2024

Pre-season friendly with FC Twente ends goalless

Wearing the new home kit for the first time, FC Schalke 04 played out a goalless draw against FC Twente at the EVONIK Sportpark in Marl on Wednesday night (24/7).

Friendly

Jul 24, 2024

Exclusive pre-sale for S04 members for Shakhtar Donetsk games at Schalke

By popular demand, the Royal Blues have opened the ticket sale for S04 members after successful talks with Shakhtar Donetsk. From Thursday (25th July) at 10:00 CEST, you can buy multi-game ticket packages for the Ukrainian side’s Champions League matches at the VELTINS-Arena at tickets.schalke04.de. Season-ticket holders can also get their hands on these packages.

Champions League

Jul 24, 2024

Ibrahima Cissé at the Olympics: It’s going to be really special

Ibrahima Cissé will represent Mali at the Olympic Games in Paris this summer. Their first group-stage fixture is on Wednesday (24/7) at 21:00 CEST) against Israel.

Internationals

Jul 23, 2024

Four S04 players training individually

There are currently four Schalke players that currently can’t take part in team training and are instead working on their own.

Team

Jul 23, 2024

Peter Remmert: I get goosebumps just thinking about it

Peter Remmert has moved from VfL Osnabrück U19s to the Royal Blues, taking the first steps of his professional career. The striker feels right at home in this new environment and spoke in interview with schalke04.de about his first few weeks as a Knappe, his aims, looking forward to playing at the VELTINS-Arena and the support of the fans.

Interview

Jul 22, 2024

Matthias Tillmann: Even more excited for the start of the new season now

Around 75,000 fans came along to ‘Schalke Day’ on Sunday (21/7) at the club’s grounds. CEO Matthias Tillmann, captain Kenan Karaman, new signing Amin Younes and MOGUAI spoke to schalke04.de about the fan day, presented by new main sponsor SUN MINIMEAL.

Inside

Jul 22, 2024

A timeless classic: S04, 11teamsports and adidas unveil new home kit

1997 is year that will always have a special place in the history of the Royal Blues. Our new home kit for the 2024/25 season, which S04 is launching together with suppliers 11teamsports and adidas, is a homage to that special era and our UEFA Cup triumph. The presentation of our new home kit was also special. On Schalke Day (21st July), the team themselves displayed it to the fans for the first time on the stage at the Tausend-Freunde-Mauer.

Inside

Jul 22, 2024

S04, 11teamsports and adidas unveil new third kit

Our new third kit – a true beauty: FC Schalke 04, alongside kit supplier duo adidas and 11teamsports, the European team sport specialists and partner of the Royal Blues, are delighted to unveil their new third kit for the 2024/25 season. The shirt was first worn off the pitch, however, as the S04 players wore it as they watched US pop star Taylor Swift perform at the VELTINS-Arena on Friday (19/7).

Inside

Jul 20, 2024

S04 beaten 2-0 by FC Utrecht behind closed doors

After winning 1-0 at SC Verl on Thursday evening (18/7), the Royal Blues played another pre-season friendly on Friday afternoon (19/7). FC Utrecht, who came seventh in the Eredivisie last season, won 2-0 at S04’s training ground. The game was played behind closed doors due to the Taylor Swift concert at the VELTINS-Arena this evening.

Friendly

Jul 19, 2024

SUN AG are FC Schalke 04’s new main sponsor with their product MINIMEAL

A company with a clear vision and high standards will be FC Schalke 04’s new shirt sponsor. SUN AG, with their product MINIMEAL, are S04’s new main sponsor. As part of this partnership, the Swiss company will have extensive advertising rights, including a TV-relevant presence on matchdays and a cross-media presence on the club’s social media channels.

Partner

Jul 19, 2024

Aydin scores only goal in friendly win against Verl

Over 3,000 fans, including 1,083 travelling supporters, were in attendance for Schalke’s first friendly after the training camp in Mittersill on Thursday night (18/7). Mehmet-Can Aydin scored the only goal of the game in Verl against the third-division opponents (24’).

Friendly

Jul 18, 2024

Matchdays 3 to 7 scheduled

The DFL announced more dates and times for fixtures on Thursday (18/7). Between matchdays 3 and 7, FC Schalke 04 will play twice on a Friday, twice on a Sunday and once on a Saturday night.

2. Bundesliga

Jul 18, 2024

Ron Schallenberg: Looking forward to seeing some familiar faces

Ron Schallenberg spent two years on loan at SC Verl from SC Paderborn 07 between 2018 and 2020, playing a total of 57 games in all competitions and winning promotion to the third division. The midfielder will now return to the SPORTCLUB Arena on Thursday (18/7) at 18:30 CEST for a pre-season friendly.

Friendly

Jul 17, 2024

Højlund in demand, Lasme working individually, Murkin injured

Emil Højlund was a man in demand after his first training session with Schalke on Tuesday (16/7). The new signing from Copenhagen took time to sign autographs and take photos with the fans following his first day at the club. Bryan Lasme was also on the training ground and trained with the ball for the first time in a few days.

Team

Jul 17, 2024

Ticket information for Shakhtar Donetsk games at Schalke

The VELTINS-Arena will play host to Shakhtar Donetsk’s Champions League games for the 2024/2025 season. The Ukrainian champions will play four home games in the new league phase auf Schalke from September onwards, as well as any potential knockout matches. Multi-game ticket packages went on sale on Tuesday (16/7) at 10:00 CEST on tickets.schalke04.de – initially only for season-ticket holders at Shakhtar Donetsk and S04.

Champions League

Jul 17, 2024

Peter Balette completes S04 backroom staff

FC Schalke 04’s backroom staff has been completed just in time for the final phase of pre-season: Peter Balette is set to join Karel Geraerts’ team straight away and will take part in his first training session on Tuesday (16/7). The Belgian is the third new face on the backroom staff after Sidney Sam and Stephan Loboué (goalkeeping coach).

Team

Jul 16, 2024

Schalke to face FC Utrecht in friendly live on YouTube

FC Schalke 04 have arranged another friendly match. On Friday, 19th July, head coach Karel Geraerts’ side will host FC Utrecht, who finished seventh in the Eredivisie last season. The game against the Dutch side will be played behind closed doors for organisational reasons.

Friendly

Jul 16, 2024

Emil Højlund joins Schalke 04

Striker Emil Højlund has joined FC Schalke 04 from FC Copenhagen. The 19-year-old forward has put pen to paper on a contract until 30th June 2028. The Dane will wear the number 15 for the club.

Team

Jul 16, 2024

Karel Geraerts positive after Mittersill training camp

With S04’s training camp in Mittersill now complete, head coach Karel Geraerts is looking back on his side’s time in the Hohe Tauern national park with satisfaction. “All of the players have been working well,” says Geraerts. “Nobody picked up any serious injuries.” The only fitness issue in the S04 squad is a muscle problem for Bryan Lasme.

Training Camp

Jul 14, 2024