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FC Schalke 04 celebrate reaching 200,000 members
FC Gelsenkirchen-Schalke 04 e.V. have reached the 200,000 member mark! The historic moment was proudly shared with the fans at the VELTINS-Arena shortly before kick-off against Holstein Kiel on Saturday (13/9). After the starting line-ups were announced, the club's 200,000th member appeared on the screens of the video cube above the pitch. Susanne from Gelsenkirchen serves as a representative of all the members of the Royal Blue family who have taken steps to express their loyalty and connection to the club in the form of an official membership.
“200,000 members is a new level. We are all incredibly proud, as our club is so closely connected to our fans. FC Schalke 04 are known around the globe for having passionate fans who have supported the club week in and week out, across generations and over the decades,” said Matthias Tillmann, CEO of FC Schalke 04, on behalf of the club’s board. “The past few years have been challenging for both the club and its fans, making it all the more remarkable that Schalke have experienced such significant membership growth during this period. This backing is of immense value to FC Schalke 04, and the club extends its heartfelt thanks to every member.”
200,000 members is a new level. We are all incredibly proud, as our club is so closely connected to our fans.
Since August 2011, S04 have doubled their membership numbers, having broken through the 100,000 mark back then. In 2017, the club celebrated its 150,000th member. For comparison: in 2002, membership stood at around 31,000. With this latest milestone, Schalke are now among the six largest sports clubs in the world in terms of membership and rank third nationwide in Germany.
Sebastian Buntkirchen, Schalke’s director of fans and sustainability, underlined the significance of membership: “Being a member means becoming part of a large community that connects far beyond football. At the same time, it gives people the chance to actively shape the club – whether through voting rights, having a say in decisions, or taking part in the club’s wide range of activities. The figure of 200,000 members highlights the deep bond within our club family and also presents us with a clear responsibility: together with our members, we want to keep developing Schalke every single day and make the club even better.”
Fans can join Schalke 04 quickly and easily online in under 04 minutes. Options include classic membership, family membership, or lifetime membership – all of them offering exclusive benefits. Full details can be found via the membership section.
