Question
Short answer: Schalke 04’s home ground, Veltins-Arena (UEFA maçlarında: Arena AufSchalke), holds 62,271 spectators according to Wikidata (capacity statement P1083). UEFA’s European match data gives 45,965, so the page shows both figures with their sources. The stadium is in Gelsenkirchen. The figures were compiled on 4 November 2026.
At a glance: Veltins-Arena (UEFA maçlarında: Arena AufSchalke)
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Club | Schalke 04 |
| Stadium | Veltins-Arena (UEFA maçlarında: Arena AufSchalke) |
| City | Gelsenkirchen |
| Capacity (Wikidata) | 62,271 |
| Capacity (UEFA) | 45,965 |
| Data compiled | 4 November 2026 |
Why the capacity figures differ
Wikidata (capacity statement P1083) records 62,271, but UEFA’s European match data lists 45,965; the Wikidata number is the main value on this page.
Atlas pages show every recorded figure with its source rather than choosing one silently. The Wikidata value is listed first because it is the most recently maintained general reference.
Name and location
Veltins-Arena (UEFA maçlarında: Arena AufSchalke) is Schalke 04’s home ground in Gelsenkirchen.
Frequently asked questions
How many people does Schalke 04’s stadium hold?
62,271 according to Wikidata (capacity statement P1083); UEFA gives 45,965.
What is Schalke 04’s stadium called?
Veltins-Arena (UEFA maçlarında: Arena AufSchalke).
Where is Schalke 04’s stadium?
In Gelsenkirchen.
Related pages
- Veltins-Arena (UEFA maçlarında: Arena AufSchalke): full stadium page
- Club page: Schalke 04
- Turkish edition of this page: Schalke 04 stadyumu kaç kişilik?
- Football Atlas in English: all pages
This page belongs to the Football Atlas, Skormetri’s free library of sourced football facts. The same record is published in Turkish at skormetri.com/futbol-atlasi/schalke-04-stadyumu-kac-kisilik/; the Turkish Atlas hub holds the full library.
Sources
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q150961 (accessed 4 November 2026)
- Source: UEFA (uefa.com) — uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/match/2025108/ (accessed 4 November 2026)
- Match data: openfootball (public domain) — github.com/openfootball/clubs/blob/master/europe/germany/de.stadium… (accessed 4 November 2026)
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q150961#P1083 (accessed 4 November 2026)
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q150961#P131 (accessed 4 November 2026)
Last updated: 4 November 2026 · Data as of: 4 November 2026 · Verified with: Wikidata, UEFA, openfootball
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