FC Schalke 04
The miners’ club of the Ruhr, one of the biggest names in German football history. Here is a quick profile, the club’s fixtures, results and league table, its honours and its biggest rivals.
FC Schalke 04 fixtures and results
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RB Leipzig
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SV 07 ElversbergBundesliga table
Computed from full-time results, 2026/27 season. Updated Thu 5 Nov, 11:34 UTC| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bayern Munich | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | +19 | 18 | |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | +8 | 18 | |
| 3 | SC Freiburg | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +8 | 16 | |
| 4 | RB Leipzig | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | +11 | 15 | |
| 5 |  Werder Bremen | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | +3 | 15 | |
| 6 |  Bayer Leverkusen | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | +2 | 13 | |
| 7 | SV 07 Elversberg | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 13 | |
| 8 |  Eintracht Frankfurt | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -5 | 11 | |
| 9 | FSV Mainz | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 10 | |
| 10 |  FC Augsburg | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | +3 | 9 | |
| 11 | VfB Stuttgart | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -1 | 9 | |
| 12 | TSG Hoffenheim | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -2 | 9 | |
| 13 | 1. FC Cologne | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -3 | 9 | |
| 14 | SC Paderborn 07 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -3 | 9 | |
| 15 | Hamburger SV | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -12 | 9 | |
| 16 |  Union Berlin | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | -12 | 7 | |
| 17 | Schalke 04 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -5 | 6 | |
| 18 |  Borussia Monchengladbach | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -11 | 4 |
About FC Schalke 04
FC Schalke 04 were founded in 1904 in Gelsenkirchen, in the heart of the Ruhr coal-mining area, and the club’s nickname, Die Knappen, the miners, reflects that heritage. The club plays at the Veltins-Arena in royal blue and white.
Schalke won seven German championships, all before the Bundesliga was founded, in 1934, 1935, 1937, 1939, 1940, 1942 and 1958. The club also won the DFB-Pokal five times and the UEFA Cup in 1996/97, beating Inter on penalties in the final.
Honours
Major trophies| Competition | Titles | Winning years |
|---|---|---|
| German championship | 7 | 1933/34, 1934/35, 1936/37, 1938/39, 1939/40, 1941/42, 1957/58 |
| DFB-Pokal | 5 | 1936/37, 1971/72, 2000/01, 2001/02, 2010/11 |
| UEFA Cup | 1 | 1996/97 |
Rivals
Borussia Dortmund
The Revierderby against Dortmund is one of the fiercest rivalries in European football, between two neighbouring Ruhr clubs from the same industrial region.
FC Schalke 04 FAQs
Where do Schalke 04 play their home games?
At the Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen, which holds around 62,000 spectators.
How many German championships have Schalke 04 won?
Seven, the most recent in 1957/58.
Why are Schalke called Die Knappen?
The name means the miners, because the club was founded in the coal-mining area of the Ruhr.
Who are Schalke’s biggest rivals?
Borussia Dortmund, in the Revierderby, are the main rivals.
Where can I follow FC Schalke 04 fixtures and results?
The fixtures and results section above shows the next five matches and the last five results, with kick-off times in your own timezone. The full list is on our Bundesliga page.