
Bailey was sent off for violent conduct 77 minutes into Saturday's away game at FC Köln and is now unavailable for the home game against Hertha Berlin on Wednesday night (18 December, 18:30 CET), the last game before the winter break at FSV Mainz 05 (Saturday 21 December, 15:30 CET) and the opening game in the second half of the season at SC Paderborn in the New Year (Sunday 19 January, 18.00 CET). Bayer 04 have accepted the outcome of the disciplinary hearing.

Ecuador international Piero Hincapie, who moved to Arsenal FC on loan from Bayer 04 Leverkusen for the 2025/26 season, will join the English champions permanently on 1 July 2026.
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The date and kick-off time for Bayer 04’s match in the first round of the 2026/27 DFB Pokal have been confirmed. The Werkself face SV Wehen Wiesbaden on Saturday afternoon, 22 August, at 13:00 CEST. The German Football Association (DFB) announced this today, Wednesday. The Pokal tie against the Hessen state cup winners will be played at the BRITA Arena. Ticket information to follow at a later date.
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Bayer 04 Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro will lead a club delegation to Brazil from July 2-6 for a program of partner engagement, community activities and football development initiatives across São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
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In glorious sunshine and temperatures of around 30 degrees Celsius, the Bayer 04 Women have begun their preparations for the new season. With a relaxed first session at the Kurtekotten training centre, coach Roberto Pätzold’s team became the first Bundesliga side to resume training after a 37-day break.
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