Gelsenkirchen Football Travel Guide
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Top clubs
Schalke
Stadium
VELTINS-Arena
Best time
Apr – Oct
Getting around
Public transport to every ground
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Upcoming matches in Gelsenkirchen
Schalke v Stuttgart
Sat, 21 Nov 2026, 18:30 · Bundesliga
Schalke v Dortmund
Sun, 6 Dec 2026, 15:30 · Bundesliga
Schalke v M'gladbach
Sun, 20 Dec 2026, 19:30 · Bundesliga
Schalke v Bremen
Thu, 14 Jan 2027, 20:30 · Bundesliga
Schalke v Augsburg
Sat, 23 Jan 2027, 15:30 · Bundesliga
Schalke v Union Berlin
Sat, 6 Feb 2027, 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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