
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.

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