The history of Schalke 04

Milestones and background from the club's history, in chronological order.

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1929–1958

Kreisel, championships and European football

  1. First German championship final

    Fortuna Düsseldorf
    3:0
    Schalke 04
    German championship
    Location: Cologne Stadium: Müngersdorfer Stadion Neutral venue

    Schalke reach the German championship final for the first time.

    Fortuna Düsseldorf win 3-0 in Cologne.

1992–2005

Eurofighters, heartbreak and a new arena

  1. Champions of hearts

    Hamburger SV
    1:1
    Bayern Munich
    Bundesliga
    Match 1 · May 19, 2001 · Location: Hamburg Stadium: AOL Arena
    Schalke 04
    5:3
    SpVgg Unterhaching
    Bundesliga
    Match 2 · May 19, 2001 · Location: Gelsenkirchen Stadium: Parkstadion

    Schalke win the final Bundesliga match at the Parkstadion 5-3 against Unterhaching.

    Bayern’s late equaliser in Hamburg ultimately denies Schalke the championship.

Since 2020

Crisis and recovery

  1. The heaviest Bundesliga defeat

    Bayern Munich
    8:0
    Schalke 04
    Bundesliga
    Location: Munich Stadium: Allianz Arena

    Schalke lose 8-0 at Bayern Munich on the opening day.

    It is the club’s heaviest Bundesliga defeat.