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Since its opening in 2001, the VELTINS-Arena, known as Arena AufSchalke until 2005, has established itself for events and functions throughout Europe. Today the largest open-air stage, tomorrow the home ground of FC Schalke 04, the day after tomorrow a ski slope, concert hall, wedding location, venue for the next corporate event or football temple - the VELTINS-Arena is a true quick-change artist.

So far, international and national music acts such as Taylor Swift, U2, Ed Sheeran, Robbie Williams, Bon Jovi, AC/DC, Bruce Springsteen, Metallica, Depeche Mode, Helene Fischer, Herbert Grönemeyer and PUR have celebrated in Gelsenkirchen, as have fans at sporting events such as the biathlon at Schalke, the world record attendance at the 2010 Ice Hockey World Championships, the Klitschko boxing events, the 2004 Champions League final and UEFA EURO 2024.

2024 was a truly record-breaking year for the stadium: Over the course of the year, the VELTINS-Arena welcomed 2,677,477 spectators at 871 events. An average of 61,300 fans attended S04 home games—ranking third across all leagues in the 2023–2024 season. A total of 1,432,844 visitors attended 28 sporting events, while 690,000 spectators attended a total of 13 concerts and show events; in addition, the Schalke stadium hosted 721 corporate events (37,519 visitors)—including two trade shows with 7,214 participants—and 107 other events with 509,900 guests.

The VELTINS-Arena is an institution for great events - in the region and beyond!