Overview

• The ban on home choreographies at Schalke’s Veltins-Arena, in place since October 2022, was lifted before the match against SC Paderborn on May 2, 2025.
• The Ultras Gelsenkirchen executed a two-part visual display, featuring blue-and-white panels and banners celebrating the club’s history, which captivated fans both in the stadium and watching on TV.
• The choreo drew widespread applause and emotional reactions from the crowd, with many focusing more on the display than the game itself during its execution.
• The ban was originally imposed after an October 2022 pyro display deemed a breach of trust by the Gelsenkirchen police, leading to tensions between authorities and the fan group.
• Visiting SC Paderborn fans also presented a smaller choreo during the match, though it was overshadowed by the elaborate Schalke display.