Arena AufSchalke, Football stadium in Gelsenkirchen-Nord, Germany
Description
Arena AufSchalke is a football stadium in Gelsenkirchen with a retractable roof and a movable pitch that slides in and out of the building. The venue has seating sections arranged across multiple levels to accommodate different crowd sizes.
History
The stadium opened in 2001 as a replacement for an older home venue used by FC Schalke 04. This new facility allowed the club to host modern national and European competitions with updated infrastructure.
Culture
FC Schalke 04 plays its home matches here, and supporters connect the ground to generations of shared memories. On match days, fans from the city and region gather to watch their team play.
Practical
The stadium is easily accessible by public transport from Gelsenkirchen centre and neighbouring towns. Visitors should aim to arrive well before match time, as traffic around the entrances builds up closer to kickoff.
Did you know?
The grass pitch can be moved outside and back into the building to receive daylight and fresh air for optimal growth. This hydraulic system keeps the natural turf healthy throughout the season without requiring constant replanting.
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