Ahead of the game against the Red Bulls, fans of the Black and Reds can read up on updates ahead of kick-off with the help of Werkself LIVE. The magazine is available at the BayArena – alternatively it available free of charge online.
The new Bayer 04 matchday magazine provides interesting stats and facts on the match. On the back of the printed version for the #B04RBL game there is a poster of Exequiel Palacios. Click here for the ePaper.
The German Football Association (DFB) has appointed Daniel Siebert as today's referee. The 37-year-old has previously been in charge of 18 Werkself games – resulting in seven wins, four draws and seven defeats and he has also issued 34 yellow cards and four reds to the Black and Reds. Siebert will be assisted by Lasse Koslowski and Jan Seidel, with Pascal Müller the VAR. Have a good game!
There are no longer any restrictions for home games at the BayArena following recent changes to the state Coronavirus Protection Order. That means the capacity at the BayArena is again restored to 30,210 and there are also standing areas in the home and away ends. The mask mandate no longer applies to areas in the open air but Bayer 04 do recommend the continued earing of the face covering. Further information can be found in the home game FAQs.
The Cup dream for the Bayer 04 Women's team lives on. There is one hurdle left before the big final in Cologne – the team under head coach Achim Feifel face FFC Turbine Potsdam in the semi-finals. The team from Brandenburg are the visitors to the Ulrich Haberland Stadium on Easter Monday 18 April at 18.30 CEST. Tickets for the match are available now – including at the Werkself home game against Leipzig at a discounted price and are again available from the Fan liaison 'Fankiste'.
Charles Aránguiz today celebrates his 33rd birthday. The Chile international joined the Werkself seven years ago and has worked with commitment and passion in front of the defence for the success of the Black and Reds. Aránguiz has made 133 Bundesliga appearances to date (nine goals, 20 assists). Many happy returns, Charly – here’s to three birthday points against Leipzig.
Bayer 04 host RB Leipzig at the BayArena on matchday 4 of the 2026/27 Bundesliga season. The game is on Sunday 20 September with the kick-off at 15:30 CEST. The latest information on ticket sales.
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Bayer 04 host SC Freiburg at the BayArena on matchday 6 of the 2026/27 Bundesliga season. The game will be played between 16 and 18 October. The exact kick-off time has yet to be confirmed. The latest information on ticket sales.
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To kick off the new DFB Pokal campaign, the Bayer 04 women’s team face Bundesliga 2 side FC Viktoria Berlin. That was the outcome of the draw for the first round proper on Monday afternoon. The match will be played between 26 and 28 September; the exact date is yet to be confirmed.
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With the European season ticket, fans can follow and support the Werkself on the European stage during the 2026/27 season – and are guaranteed a ticket and a seat for every UEL home match at the BayArena, right up to and including a potential semi-final. In addition, holders of the European season ticket save 20 per cent on each UEL ticket.
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Werkself TV shows the highlights of the 2-1 victory in the friendly match at Newcastle United...
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