
Ivica Batinic, the main shareholder at Tipwin Limited, wants this contractual agreement to set a clear marker for the position of the company in the German market. “The aim and philosophy of our family company is to work on a highly professional, transparent and reliable basis. Therefore, we are happy to have a partner in Bayer 04 Leverkusen with great success on the pitch and also a global brand and outstanding company.”
The betting and premium partner Tipwin will be visible at the BayArena on the perimeter LED advertising boards. In addition to a hospitality package the agreement also covers a number of PR opportunities.
Tipwin Ltd. in Germany meets all the provisions of the concession agreement according to the Gambling Act of 2012. Since September 2014 Tipwin provides the opportunity to bet in retail premises and online. To date there are over 250 betting outlets nationwide and that is expected to grow to over 300 by the end of 2016.


Strengthening the Bayer 04 Leverkusen youth teams: Konstantinos Kotsifakis will join the Werkself from Bundesliga 2 club Hertha Berlin for the 2026/27 season, where he will be a permanent member of the Leverkusen U19 coaching set-up. The German-Greek will also take on an operational role in coaching the Bayer 04 Future Team. The 29-year-old was most recently head coach of the U17s at Hertha Berlin.
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Another award for the Bayer 04 head groundsman and staff: After coming top in the 2021/22, 2022/23 and 2024/25 seasons, the BayArena pitch came second in the Bundesliga Pitch of the Year ranking for the 2025/26 season. VfL Wolfsburg secured the top spot this year, with TSG Hoffenheim in third place.
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Opening opponents, derby weekends, the opponents in the season finale: This information and more will be available to Bayer 04 fans on Thursday, 2 July, when the 2026/27 Bundesliga fixture list is published.
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The next footballing highlight is just around the corner: the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the 23rd edition of the tournament, will be held in the USA, Canada and Mexico and feature 48 teams for the first time. Bayer04.de has all the latest on the Werkself players called up to represent their countries.
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While the majority of the Bayer 04 Women are enjoying their summer break, nine Werkself players will be on duty for their national teams in the coming days. Three of them are competing for a place at the World Cup, while six are involved in two friendlies with the Germany U23 team.
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