
The family matchday has proved to be popular with young and old alike for the past six years. So there will be loads of fun for a seventh year, particularly for young fans. In addition to the action on the pitch, there will be loads of games and fun events in and around the BayArena as well as lots of great entertainment offers. And if your youngster is hungry or thirsty: The kiosks around the BayArena will have family friendly menus.
Tickets are available at very attractive prices from Tuesday 30th July: Adults pay €15, concession tickets are available for €10. Children under 14 get in for just one euro! The special prices apply to all seated areas – must be at least one children's ticket per each order.
Tickets can be ordered by phone via the Service centre on 0049 (0)214 5000 1904 or from one of the Bayer 04 shops at the BayArena, in Leverkusen City, in Bergisch Gladbach and Solingen. Special price tickets are not available online via the ticket web shop. Special tickets can only be booked as individual tickets and not as part of the MY PACKAGE option.
Normal match tickets for the game against TSG Hoffenheim are, of course, available by the usual order methods or as part of a package under the usual conditions.

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