The Schalke 04 Cup is an annual two-day pre-season football tournament held at Schalke's stadium in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. It is similar in style to the Amsterdam Tournament held by Ajax, and is hosted by Schalke 04. The inaugural tournament took place in August 2014. The tournament involves 4 teams including Schalke and has 4 matches, all played at Schalke's stadium. The games take place over 2 or 3 days in August.