The Arena AufSchalke, nestled in Gelsenkirchen, the 11th-largest city in Germany, is well-known as the home ground of Schalke, the seven-time German champions and UEFA Cup winners of 1996/97. It opened in August 2001 and has a remarkable multi-purpose infrastructure, including a retractable roof and slide-out pitch.
For UEFA EURO 2024, the arena will accommodate 50,000 fans, although, for domestic matches, its capacity extends to 62,000. It has a rich history of hosting major events, including the 2010 Ice Hockey World Championships, an annual biathlon competition, and the memorable UEFA Champions League final of 2004, where Porto triumphed over Monaco. It also showcased Portugal's quarter-final shoot-out victory against England in the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
For the upcoming EURO 2024, the Arena AufSchalke promises to deliver electrifying matches for football enthusiasts. Football fans can secure their spot and participate in this exciting experience by purchasing tickets through Ticket Kosta.