Back
8.07.2019Bayer 04

Season launch with Valencia friendly: Ticket update

Sunday 4 August marks the start of the new season: Bayer 04 invite all fans to the big season launch event at the BayArena. The absolute highlight: The Werkself entertain the Spanish Champions League participants and current domestic cup holders Valencia in a friendly fixture. Tickets for the season launch are available from Tuesday 9 July at 10.00 CET.
20180819_B04_Saisoneroeffnung_Schueler_51.jpg

Tickets cost €5 – the price includes a voucher for a choice of drink. Tickets are available through the usual channels:

  • Online at the Ticket web shop      
  • By phone via the service centre on 0049 (0)214 5000 1904
  • In person at the Bayer 04 shops at the BayArena, in Leverkusen City, Bergisch Gladbach and Solingen

Initially, only the blocks in the lower tier will be open. The away section and H blocks with be closed – with the exception of the areas for wheelchair users, the deaf and the visually impaired; tickets for these groups and their carers are also available for €5.

The print@home facility is not available. Postal delivery is therefore free of charge. Alternatively, tickets can be collected a week before the event.
Season cards do not cover the season launch event. 

Lively programme with music act

Bayer 04 have again organised a full supporting programme for young and old. From noon, Werkself fans have the opportunity to explore the BayArena and make full use of the entertainment activities on the concourse. Food and drink will also be provided – snacks, hot and cold drinks are available at family-friendly prices. The match against Valencia kicks off at 14.00 CET. Peter Bosz and his players will be centre stage on the day – the squad will obviously be presented too. The following autograph session will give fans the chance to meet the Werkself and get their autographs or take selfies. The launch event ends with a music act.

Related News

Jubel der Werkself
Women - 05.11.2025

Kehrer’s late strike seals Women’s home victory over HSV

The Werkself consolidated their position among the top teams in the Google Pixel Women’s Bundesliga thanks to a last-minute goal on Wednesday evening. Roberto Pätzold’s team beat Hamburger SV 2-1 at the Ulrich Haberland Stadium. Kristin Kögel (14’) and Caroline Kehrer (90’+5) scored for Bayer 04. The result takes Bayer 04 Women onto 19 points, third in the table behind top two Bayern Munich (25) and VfL Wolfsburg (22).

Show more
Kurzpässe
Champions League - 05.11.2025

Matchday News #SLBB04: Important UCL clash as Grimaldo returns

One Bayer 04 player in particular is looking forward to the Werkself’s Champions League match away at Benfica on Wednesday 5 November (kick-off at 21:00 CET). Alejandro Grimaldo returns to his old stomping ground for the first time since he joined Bayer 04 two years ago. He encounters a Portuguese side that are unbeaten in the domestic league but under pressure in the UEFA Champions League having not taken any points, even under new coach José Mourinho. Here’s all you need to know ahead of the game in Lisbon.

Show more
U19 gegen Benfica
U19 - 05.11.2025

U19s suffer first defeat in UCL Youth League at Benfica

For the first time this season, the Bayer Leverkusen U19s were beaten in the UEFA Youth League. After two wins and a draw, Bayer 04 lost 5-0 at Benfica on matchday 4. The goals for the home side were scored by Goncalo Moreira (9’, 40’) and Francisco Silva (43’) in the first half. After the restart, Eduardo Fernandes (48’) and Gil Neves (55’) completed the scoring.

Show more
Kai Havertz pro Bayer 04 Campus
Bayer 04 - 05.11.2025

Kai Havertz signs fan petition for Bayer 04 Campus

He is the best example of how far successful and professional youth development can go: Kai Havertz joined Bayer 04 from Alemannia Aachen at the age of eleven. At 17, the Germany international made his first appearance for the senior team, graduated from high school in Leverkusen and is still the youngest player ever to make one hundred appearances in the Bundesliga. From London, where he plays for top club Arsenal, Havertz is closely following the discussion about the Bayer 04 Campus and, like more than 11,000 other supporters, has signed the petition launched by Bayer 04 fans from Monheim am Rhein.

Show more