Schalke fans plan gigantic invasion: 20,000 supporters move to Berlin!

Schalke fans plan gigantic invasion: 20,000 supporters move to Berlin!

The anticipation for the upcoming football game between FC Schalke 04 and Hertha BSC on March 8th in the Olympic Stadium Berlin is growing steadily. The club from Gelsenkirchen is accompanied by a massive fan base that has been mobilizing for weeks. The guest area of ​​the Olympic Stadium is therefore faced with a real fan invasion, since the Schalker expect over 20,000 followers.

like The West will be reported for the first time in eight years that Schalke plays against Hertha on a Saturday. The demand for tickets is enormous, which was already evident at the beginning of the free advance on February 26th. Within an hour, thousands of tickets, especially in the guest area, were sold.

The Olympic Stadium has a maximum capacity of 71,500 spectators. The guest area offers space for around 7,500 fans, but Schalke supporters show no signs of reluctance. It is even speculated that up to 15,000 fans from Gelsenkirchen will travel to Berlin, such as Berlin live . Almost 20,000 Schalke fans found their way to the Olympic Stadium last season.

Hertha BSC is concerned about the upcoming invasion. Berlin season ticket owners in particular are warned to be careful when reselling their tickets. The uncontrolled sale to unknown third parties could create a home game atmosphere for the Schalke fans. This fear is not unfounded: Hertha has already learned in the past what it means to have numerous guest fans in the stadium, especially since the German record for guest fans in a game against Hertha is 35,000. Dynamo Dresden presented this in 2019.

A look at the future

The upcoming encounters in the Bundesliga are not only significant for the clubs, but also economically. The ticket sales play a crucial role in the financial planning of the clubs. According to Statista , various factors, such as ticket prices and the audience average, influence the market evaluation in German football. The developments and the great demand from the fans show that the passion for football culture is unbroken.

The last two weeks until the game will be decisive for FC Schalke 04 fans to prepare everything. The anticipation for the game against Hertha BSC is already noticeable and is viewed by many as a highlight in the football calendar.