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01-Aug-2025 | MERKUR
MERKUR is the new partner of FC Schalke 04
At the start of the 2025/26 season, the MERKUR GROUP will become an exclusive partner of FC Schalke 04’s licensed team. Our umbrella brand MERKUR will henceforth be visible in the stadium, on TV, and across the traditional club’s digital channels.
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MERKUR is the new partner of FC Schalke 04
MERKUR GROUP announces new addition
With the start of the 2025/26 season, the MERKUR GROUP is entering into an exciting new partnership: from now on, we are the exclusive partner of FC Schalke 04’s first team!
The cooperation with the traditional club from the Ruhr area is initially set for two years and will bring the MERKUR umbrella brand onto the big football stage: in the VELTINS-Arena as well as on live TV, our logo will be prominently displayed – on LED boards, cam carpets and numerous digital formats. In addition, the partnership includes a presence on S04’s social media channels.
✍️ Quick Facts to Schalke 04
Stadium: VELTINS-Arena
Titles: 5× DFB Cup (2011, 2002, 2001, 1972, 1937), UEFA Cup (1997)
League position 24/25: 14th place
Record appearance holder: Klaus Fischer (556 matches)
Record goal scorer: Klaus Fischer (196 goals)
With around 200,000 members, Schalke 04 is one of the largest football clubs in the world. As a true “Kumpel- und Malocherklub”, the club stands for down-to-earth character, passion and great football history – including five DFB Cup victories and the legendary UEFA Cup triumph in 1997.
We look forward to emotional, sporting and shared years ahead – Glück auf, Schalke!
