Werkself winter timetable
The forthcoming World Cup in Qatar and the associated extended winter break in the current Bundesliga campaign brings changes for the Werkself this year. A summary.
Winter timetable:
12.11.2022 Bundesliga matchday 15: Bayer 04 vs VfB Stuttgart
(Kick-off: 15.30 CET)
13.11. - 18.11. 2022 Trip to St. Louis
16.11.2022 Inaugural match CITYPARK Stadium
St. Louis CITY Soccer Club vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen
(Kick-off: 19.00 local time; 02.00 CET 17. November)
18.11. - 30.11.2022 Time off
01.12. - 18.12.2022 Training (including two friendlies)
18.12.2022 Medical checks
19.12. - 02.01.2023 Time off
03.01.2022 Training starts
22.01.2013 Bundesliga matchday 16: Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Bayer 04
(Kick-off: 17.30 CET)
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