Tickets cost €5 – the price includes a voucher for a choice of drink. Tickets are available through the usual channels:
Initially, only the blocks in the lower tier will be open. The away section and H blocks with be closed – with the exception of the areas for wheelchair users, the deaf and the visually impaired; tickets for these groups and their carers are also available for €5.
The print@home facility is not available. Postal delivery is therefore free of charge. Alternatively, tickets can be collected a week before the event.
Season cards do not cover the season launch event.
Bayer 04 have again organised a full supporting programme for young and old. From noon, Werkself fans have the opportunity to explore the BayArena and make full use of the entertainment activities on the concourse. Food and drink will also be provided – snacks, hot and cold drinks are available at family-friendly prices. The match against Valencia kicks off at 14.00 CET. Peter Bosz and his players will be centre stage on the day – the squad will obviously be presented too. The following autograph session will give fans the chance to meet the Werkself and get their autographs or take selfies. The launch event ends with a music act.
The Bayer 04 U19s have extended their winning run with a fifth consecutive victory on Matchday 5 of the DFB Youth League’s preliminary round. Coach Patrick Greveraars’ side secured a 3–2 (2–1) win in their match against second-placed FC Viktoria Köln, with Burak Kir and Nebe Domnic scoring for the hosts in the first half before captain Ben Hawighorst found the net after the break.
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Bayer 04 will have to manage without defender Guéla Doué for the time being. The Ivory Coast international sustained a muscle injury to his right calf during the final Werkself training session yesterday ahead of the Europa League clash with Slovenian champions NK Celje.
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For the first time since reaching the final against AS Roma (2–2, first leg 2–0) in May 2024, Bayer 04 are playing another home match in the UEFA Europa League – and they will be wearing their new European kit. On Wednesday 16 September (kick-off: 21:00 CEST), the BayArena will welcome Slovenian champions NK Celje, who appointed a new coach this week following a mixed start to the season. Under the slogan “40 Years Across Europe. Still Creating History.”, the Black and Reds now aim to add the next chapter to their European history, which has seen so much success in recent years. Bayer 04 fans can follow the match on free-to-air TV on RTL, as well as on Sky and Werkself Radio. The matchday news.
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European football returns to the BayArena: Bayer 04 host Slovenian champions NK Celje on matchday 1 in the group stage of the 2026/27 UEFA Europa League. Ahead of the match on Wednesday 16 September (kick-off: 21:00 CEST), head coach Carles Martínez and midfielder Aleix Garcia spoke at the pre-match press conference. The focus was primarily on the great anticipation surrounding the competition and the clear objectives for it – and, given the circumstances, on a last-minute change to the opposition line-up.
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The champions of Slovenia NK Celje are in a European competition for the fourth time in their history. This Wednesday, 16 September (kick-off: 21:00 CEST), the side lead by head coach Vitor Campelos visit the BayArena for matchday 1 in the group stage in the UEFA Europa League. Celje’s last match at the weekend did not go to plan. The lowdown on our next opponents.
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