The European League of Football (ELF) has praised FC Schalke 04 for securing promotion back to Germany’s top flight for the 2025/26 campaign, marking a swift return to the Bundesliga after a single season in the second division.
A night to remember in Gelsenkirchen
The league’s championship match was staged at Schalke’s VELTINS-Arena in 2024, where a crowd of 41,364 fans filled the stadium and created an electric atmosphere that underscored the city’s deep football roots.
Schalke celebrated the achievement in front of their home supporters, cementing their status as champions of Germany’s second league and sealing a place among the Bundesliga’s elite.
In a statement, the ELF highlighted the significance of the promotion for both the club and the league, noting that the partnership has helped raise the profile of European football competitions beyond national borders.
Looking ahead
With the Bundesliga return on the horizon, Schalke’s management is already planning the upcoming season’s schedule, while fans across Gelsenkirchen eagerly anticipate the next chapter of their team’s journey.