FC Schalke 04 takes fan experience to the next level with vivenu

Gelsenkirchen, August 6, 2025 – Just in time for the new season, FC Schalke 04 has launched the next stage of its digital transformation — in close collaboration with long-term partner vivenu. A fully revamped ticketing and access system at the VELTINS-Arena now delivers a significantly improved stadium experience for all fans.

From digital season passes and wallet tickets to NFC-enabled access — the new system enables fast, flexible, and user-friendly entry into the arena. The official ticket exchange has also been upgraded, allowing fans to resell or purchase tickets even closer to kickoff, ensuring that no seat goes unused.

“With vivenu, we’ve had a reliable partner at our side for the past three years — and we recently extended the partnership by at least another six years. That’s a clear sign of the mutual trust we’ve shared from the very beginning,” says Dominik Durben, Director of Sales & Marketing at FC Schalke 04. “As a technological pioneer in the industry, vivenu impressed us right from the start — and the benefits have been tangible across many areas. The evolution of our ticketing and access system marks a new, decisive, and clearly noticeable step forward.”

About vivenu

vivenu is the leading ticketing technology platform for organizers worldwide. With a flexible, scalable, and fully customizable system, vivenu supports more than 800 organizers across 40+ countries — including the Grammy Awards, Stanford Athletics, HYROX, and the Special Olympics.

For more information, please visit vivenu.com, or send a press inquiry to [email protected].