Address
Veltins-Arena,
Rudi-Assauer-Platz 1,
45891 Gelsenkirchen, Germany
Directions: Google Maps
Support
Phone: +49 1806 221904
Email: kundenservice@schalke04.de (support)
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About Veltins-Arena
Veltins-Arena is an indoor German stadium located in the city of Gelsenkirchen. First opened in 2001, the stadium was originally named Arena AufSchalke. In the past, Veltins-Arena hosted the 2004 UEFA Champions League and few matches of the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Besides football, the stadium regularly hosts ice hockey and music concerts. Since 2001, the stadium has been home to German professional football club FC Schalke 04. It is the fourth largest stadium in Bundesliga, the German football league.
Currently, Veltins-Arena can accommodate up to 62,200 football fans. The renovations over the years has made it state of the art with modern facilities. You will be impressed at the large video cube (4-panelled LCD display) that extends to 76.32 m² per side and displays scores, stats and highlights. Additionally, you will find a sliding roof that acts as a shield to protect from daylight or rain. It’s not just the convertible roof, the design of stadium with more than 200 floodlights are sure to impress you.
Veltins-Arena is easily accessible through train, subway, light rail and bus. If taking the tram, you can reach the venue easily from Gelsenkirchen’s main railway station. Driving your own car? On event days, it will be completely packed and its best to opt for public transportation. However, you will still find ample parking spaces around the ground. There are more than 14,000 parking spaces you can book on event days. If you need help with planning your journey, there are tools available on the website to help you calculate distance and rate from a specific origin.
New to Veltins-Arena? You can view the stadium plan online to see the seating areas, stands, elevators and entrances. To know the current and ongoing events, you can visit the website and get details on the time, schedule and ticket availability. Tickets for concerts and special events vary according to the organiser. You can book tickets directly on the website or through leading ticketing retailers. Tickets for football matches can be purchased through FC Schalke 04. If the events are not sold out, surely the Box Office would be able to help you reserve a seat. And if you want to enjoy a match or event with ultimate luxury. You can enquire for the VIP boxes that come with an exclusive area, gourmet catering and VIP parking.
When inside the stadium, you will find small kiosks where you can purchase a special card called the Knappen, which can be used for food and drinks. You can top up the card and use the credit any time inside the arena. Lost an item? You can approach the guest support area at North Entrance (staircase 5). If you are a tourist and visiting Gelsenkirchen for the first time, don’t miss out the opportunity to tour the arena. The official tour takes you through the tunnel, changing room, pitch and media facilities. Tickets can be booked online or through phone. There is even a museum that will take you through the history and milestones of FC Schalke 04. Here you will find more than 500 exhibits, photos and short films. The Schalke Museum is open throughout the week except on Mondays.
