Schalke secured promotion to the Bundesliga on Saturday by wrapping up the 2. Bundesliga title. The club clinched top spot with two matchdays still to play in the season.
How the promotion came together
Schalke’s win in their latest fixture moved them beyond reach of the chasing pack. The result gave them an unassailable lead in the standings, confirming their return to Germany’s top division and the league championship in one go.
What the promotion means
For Schalke, the title means automatic promotion and a place in the Bundesliga for the 2025-26 campaign. The club will now prepare for the final two matches of the 2. Bundesliga season before turning attention to top-flight competition.
