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Schalke’s VELTINS-Arena Tops PETA Ranking With Record Vegan Score

The first-place finish underscores growing plant-based menu offerings across German stadiums.

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Overview

  • The annual survey of 29 Bundesliga stadiums awards one point for simple vegan snacks and three for more elaborate dishes, excluding chips, ice cream, popcorn or chocolate bars.
  • FC Schalke 04’s VELTINS-Arena claimed first place with a record 62 points in the July 2025 ranking.
  • RB Leipzig’s Red Bull Arena climbed seven points to secure second place with 57 points; Borussia Dortmund slipped by seven to finish third with 40 points.
  • Holstein Kiel’s Holstein-Stadion remained at the bottom with a single point earned for offering basic vegan fries.
  • Clubs such as VfL Bochum posted significant year-on-year gains, reflecting a wider push toward plant-based options in professional football.