16.07.2026Bayer 04

Log on and watch live: Stream Werkself pre-season games

Bayer 04 are back on the pitch. Following the first training sessions, the Werkself play the first pre-season friendly on Saturday, July 18. The match against Oberliga club Sportfreunde Baumberg kicks off at 15:30 CEST in Monheim am Rhein. Fans unable to attend the match can watch head coach Carles Martínez’s first game in charge for free via a livestream at bayer04.de and on the Bayer 04 app, as well as on Werkself.tv (exclusively for members). Just log on and watch the games live. All the other Werkself preseason friendlies leading up to the 2026/27 season will also be streamed live for free.

Whether it is the first pre-season match, a friendly in Offenbach, or international friendlies against Premier League clubs Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United: Werkself fans can watch all pre-season fixtures live for free. All you need is a Bayer 04 account.

Members and all fans who are already registered at bayer04.de or on the Bayer 04 app do not need to do anything in advance; they simply need to be logged in with their Bayer 04 account on the day of the game.

Fans who want to watch the pre-season games but do not yet have a Bayer 04 account can easily register for free. Signing up takes just a few clicks.

Whether you're at the stadium or watching the livestream—cheer on the Werkself as they gear up for the start of the new campaign.

Pre-season friendlies:

Saturday, July 18 (15:30): SF Baumberg vs Bayer 04

Saturday, July 25 (15:30): Kickers Offenbach vs Bayer 04

Saturday, August 1 (18:00): FC Carl Zeiss Jena vs Bayer 04

Saturday, August 8 (15:30): Bayer 04 vs Sevilla / Season Opener (Ticket info)

Wednesday, August 12 (20:45*): Nottingham Forest vs Bayer 04 (Ticket info )

Saturday, August 15 (16:00 *): Newcastle United vs Bayer 04 (Ticket info)

*CEST

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