FC Schalke 04 clinches Bundesliga promotion and outlines bonus payout

FC Schalke 04 secured promotion to Germany's top football division after a 1‑0 home victory over Fortuna on 2 May. The club announced that it will receive the league’s promotion bonus and provided details on the compensation scheme to its members and shareholders.

The announcement was issued by FC Gelsenkirchen‑Schalke 04 e.V., confirming the team's return to the Bundesliga for the upcoming season.