Schalke are one of Germany’s most decorated clubs. Steeped in history and tradition, the Bundesliga co-founders have won seven German titles, five DFB Cups and a UEFA Cup.
Yet despite their recent struggles - with relegations in 2021 and 2023 - they remain one of the country’s best supported clubs with over 200,000 members, surpassed only by Bayern Munich and fierce rivals Borussia Dortmund. Since their relegation on the final day of the 2022/23 season, Die Knappen have only managed 10th- and 14th-placed finishes in Bundesliga 2, begging the question: when will Schalke play in the Bundesliga again?
Watch: Giants Schalke awaking from slumber
