Overview
- Schalke confirmed a long-term extension with Adidas and 11teamsports to 2031, backdated to July 1, with upgraded economic terms.
- The deal includes a sharper product plan featuring three fully bespoke kits each season and more Adidas collections in the club shop.
- The club says its women’s section will receive direct benefits from the expanded partnership.
- CEO Matthias Tillmann framed the early renewal as a confident continuation of a trusted collaboration.
- On the pitch, Schalke sit second after a 2:1 win in Bielefeld, and WAZ reports Ron Schallenberg could extend to 2027 via an appearance clause requiring 25 matches of 45+ minutes, with 17 still to reach.