Schalke 04, based in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, is a renowned football club with a rich history. Established in 1904, the club has enjoyed success both domestically and internationally. Their home venue is the Veltins-Arena, a modern stadium with a capacity of over 62,000 spectators. Schalke 04 is affectionately known as "Die Königsblauen" (The Royal Blues) due to their traditional blue jerseys. The club has won the German championship seven times, with their most recent triumph in 1958. They have also lifted the DFB-Pokal (German Cup) five times. Schalke 04's most notable achievement came in 1997 when they clinched the UEFA Cup, now known as the UEFA Europa League. This victory solidified their status as a force in European football.