FC Schalke 04 kicks off on Saturday at 14:00 with a test match against Regionalliga side FC Gütersloh at Ohlendorf Stadium. The fixture serves as the first practical check after an intensive training week and will be streamed live on tv.schalke04.de and the Schalke app.

How can I get a ticket?

The box office opens on match day. Over 4,000 tickets have already been sold in advance, and the stadium is expected to hold around 5,000 spectators. Standing tickets cost €15 for full price, €12 reduced and €8 for children up to twelve. Seats, if any remain, are €30. The club advises fans to arrive early because parking is limited.

What travel options are available?

Public transport, bike or foot are the recommended routes. Parking lot P1 is reserved for VIPs and TV trucks. Drivers should expect a longer search for a spot and a short walk to the stadium. Bus lines 204 and 205 stop near the ground and bring supporters straight to Ohlendorf Stadium.

Is the match on TV?

Yes, the game will be broadcast for free via the official Schalke website and the Schalke app. Pay‑TV channel Sky will also provide live coverage of the Kings' appearance, allowing fans to watch from anywhere.

What can we expect on the pitch?

Coach Miron Muslic is likely to bring three goalkeepers and at least 20 outfield players to rotate at halftime. New signings Satoshi Tanaka (Düsseldorf), Junior Adamu (Freiburg) and Luca Vozar (U19) should start, while regulars like Nikola Katic and Dejan Ljubicic are absent on World Cup leave. The squad aims to build on the form shown in recent games.

FC Schalke 04 currently tops the 2. Bundesliga – 1st place, 70 points, 21 wins, 7 draws and 6 losses from 34 matches. The attack has netted 50 goals, the defence conceded 31, a +19 goal difference. The club leads by 8 points over SV Elversberg. The latest official result was a 1‑0 win over Eintracht Braunschweig on May 17 2026, and the recent form reads WLWWW with a two‑game winning streak.