FC Schalke 04

FC Schalke 04

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FC Schalke 04, a privately owned entity headquartered in Germany, founded in 1904, employs approximately 240 individuals, and reported $170.6M in revenue as of 2025. The company functions as a tier 2 media tech buyer and specializes in spectator sports, operating as a professional German football and multi-sports club.

2025 Revenue

Founded

1904

Headcount

237

Headquarters

Germany

Primary Segment

Spectator Sports

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

FC Schalke 04's supervisory board unanimously extended Matthias Tillmann's contract on September 28, 2026, recognizing his efforts in stabilizing the club off the field. Tillmann, who has served as CEO since January 1, 2024, is part of the club's three-person board alongside Christina Rühl-Hamers and Frank Baumann. Supervisory board chairman Axel Hefer stated confidence in Tillmann's ability to lead the club's next stage of development. Previously, on September 5, 2026, FC Schalke 04 announced FOGO as a new Exclusive Partner, with CEO Matthias Tillmann highlighting FOGO's ambitions in the German and European markets. Earlier, on September 1, 2026, Christian Gomis joined CD Tenerife on a loan deal that includes an option to buy, with the club supporting his move to seek more regular playing time.

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FC Schalke 04 offers 4 products in the media and telecoms services and sports industries. FC Schalke 04's product portfolio comprises of sports tickets, merchandise and sponsorship and media and TV services.

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FC Schalke 04's revenues were less than $250M in 2025. Caretta Research has split FC Schalke 04's revenue into 4 different product categories, the largest of which is video streaming. For full access to FC Schalke 04's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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Sep

28th

2026

08:46

B2B Tag, Tenders and Contracts

Schalke extend contract of chairman Matthias Tillmann

The 42-year-old endured some hard times but now is reading the rewards of helping to slowly stabilize the Royal Blues off the field. FC Schalke 04 have officially announced that the supervisory board has unanimously extended Matthias Tillmann's contract.

Sep

25th

2026

10:47

Management Changes, B2B Tag, Tenders and Contracts, Management Changes

Matthias Tillmann extends contract with Schalke 04

Long-term extension agreed with Matthias Tillmann Tillmann has been CEO of FC Schalke 04 since 1st January 2024 and serves alongside Christina Rühl-Hamers and Frank Baumann on the club’s three-person board. “As a supervisory board, we’re certain that Matthias is the right CEO to lead FC Schalke 04 into the next stage of its development,” said chairman of the supervisory board Axel Hefer.

Sep

5th

2026

05:35

Business Expansion, Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag, Marketing and Promotional Activities, Partnerships, Target Customer Expansion, Geographic Expansion

FOGO to become a new Exclusive Partner of FC Schalke 04

Matthias Tillmann, CEO of S04: “We’re delighted to welcome FOGO as an Exclusive Partner of FC Schalke 04. FOGO are a successful family-run business with an impressive track record and clear ambitions in both the German and European markets.

Sep

1st

2026

05:47

Christian Gomis joins CD Tenerife on loan with option to buy

“Christian Gomis decided towards the end of the transfer window that he wanted to move in order to have a better chance of playing regularly, and we fully support that decision. Given that he grew up in Spain, the move to CD Tenerife also makes perfect sense for him.

Aug

28th

2026

08:28

Miron Muslic: There’s an incredible sense of excitement here

That feeling has been growing for some time. “There’s an incredible sense of excitement here – among the players, the staff and throughout the entire club,” explained Muslic. “We’ve given everything over the past 14 months to get FC Schalke 04 back where they belong.

Aug

11th

2026

06:54

B2B Tag, Tenders and Contracts

Schalke and Vitalie Becker set to agree new contract

The 21-year-old was at risk of letting his current deal expire in 2027 and thus leave the Royal Blues as a free agent. FC Schalke 04 talent Vitalie Becker is expected to remain with the newly promoted Bundesliga club for the long-term.

Jul

29th

2026

04:19

B2B Tag, Tenders and Contracts

Schalke and Džeko reach agreement on contract extension

The 40-year-old Bosnian will undergo a medical check and likely sign new contract at the start of next week. According to Sky Germany, both FC Schalke 04 and Edin Džeko have reached a full agreement over a contract extension.

Jul

28th

2026

16:01

Schalke and Napoli reach agreement over Jesper Lindstrøm loan

The 26-year-old Danish winger is set to join the Gelsenkirchen club on loan, with talk of a potential purchase option included. After a momentary breakdown in discussions over recent weeks, Jesper Lindstrøm finally seems to be on his way to FC Schalke 04.

Jul

22nd

2026

12:33

Centre-back Maximilian Wöber joins FC Schalke 04

“Maximilian Wöber joins us with the experience of more than 170 top-flight games, and his time in Mönchengladbach and Bremen means he is already familiar with the Bundesliga. We are convinced that he will be able to rediscover his best form with us.

Jul

21st

2026

05:17

Miron Muslic: It will be an intense period for the team

Miron Muslic on… …the intensity of the training camp: The days will be intense for us. We have two friendlies coming up, which won’t be easy after having not played for eight weeks and having only been training for three weeks now.

Jul

17th

2026

10:15

Robin Gosens returns to the Bundesliga with FC Schalke 04

As the Knappen return to the Bundesliga in 2026/27, they’ll have somebody in their ranks making his own homecoming. FC Schalke 04 have signed 24-cap Germany international Robin Gosens on an initial loan deal from ACF Fiorentina.

Jun

18th

2026

09:57

Schalke in talks with Brighton's Brazilian centre-half Igor

The 28-year-old central defender is in talks with the Royal Blues regarding a move to the Bundesliga. Sky Germany are reporting that FC Schalke 04 are interested in pursuing Brighton & Hove Albion's Igor Julio. The English media first picked up on the story – now the Royal Blues have already made contact with the centre-half.

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