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14.07.2017Bayer 04

Season launch with Wincent Weiss

Bayer 04 start the new season at the BayArena with a real cracker. As part of the season launch event on Saturday 5 August the German chart topper Wincent Weiss will perform ahead of the friendly between the Werkself and Spanish top-flight side Celta de Vigo (kick-off 14.00 CET).
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In addition to his well-known hits 'Musik sein' and 'Feuerwerk', the songwriter will present other titles to the fans at the BayArena. "After the great success with Max Giesinger last year, we are proud to present another star performer ahead of an important friendly," declared event manager Stephan Rehm.

The BayArena will open two hours before kick-off. From 12 noon all visitors will have the opportunity to take part in all the fun throughout the concourses at the BayArena. All the players will be presented in the stadium before kick-off. And, of course, the obligatory autograph session will take place after the match.

Order tickets now – and receive a drinks voucher

Tickets for the season launch are available through the usual channels:

  • Online:at the ticket web shop (ticketshop.bayer04.de)
  • By phone: via the Bayer 04 service centre on 0049 (0)214 5000 1904
  • In person: at the service counter OST on Bismarckstraße and at the Bayer 04 shops in Wiesdorf, Bergisch Gladbach and Solingen

The prices for children (up to and including 14 years of age), wheelchair users and the visually impaired are three euros and the full price is five euros. Everybody who buys a ticket will receive a voucher for a free drink at the season launch. Season ticket holders to the new campaign can order a free ticket via the Bayer 04 service centre or the fan shops.

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