Gelsenkirchen Football Travel Guide
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Top clubs
Schalke
Stadiums
VELTINS-Arena
Best time
Apr – Oct
Getting around
Public transport to every ground
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Upcoming matches in Gelsenkirchen
Schalke v Bayern
Sat, 5 Sept 2026, 18:30 · Bundesliga
Schalke v Elversberg
Sun, 20 Sept 2026, 17:30 · Bundesliga
Schalke v Mainz
Sat, 17 Oct 2026, 02:00 · Bundesliga
Schalke v RB Leipzig
Sat, 31 Oct 2026, 01:00 · Bundesliga
Schalke v Stuttgart
Sat, 21 Nov 2026, 01:00 · Bundesliga
Schalke v Dortmund
Sat, 5 Dec 2026, 01:00 · Bundesliga
Getting around
Tram 302 runs from Gelsenkirchen Hauptbahnhof to VELTINS-Arena; expect queues after the final whistle and keep the ticket available for transport checks.
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