The history of Schalke 04
Key milestones in the club's history, in chronological order.
The key milestones at a glance.
All eventsPromotions · 2. Bundesliga
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Competitions
Nicknames through the years Three names tell a story of near misses, late goals and an unbeaten season. Read the storiesClose the stories
1981–1991
Relegations and promotions
Immediate promotion is confirmed
A goalless draw at Kickers Offenbach mathematically guarantees Schalke an automatic promotion place.
Back in the Bundesliga again
A 2-0 victory at Fortuna Köln secures immediate promotion.
Promotion confirmed by the result in Stuttgart
Stuttgarter Kickers’ 1-1 draw against Mainz mathematically confirms Schalke’s promotion.
Since 2020
Crisis and recovery
Immediate promotion back to the Bundesliga
Schalke turn a 2-0 deficit against St. Pauli into a 3-2 victory.
Back in the top flight after three years
Kenan Karaman scores in a 1-0 victory over Fortuna Düsseldorf.
