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Match tickets are available as follows:
Standing tickets in category A1 cost 9 euros, concessionary tickets (category A2) cost 6 euros. Seated tickets are only available from Sportfreunde Siegen.
Concessions apply to young people under 17 years of age, school students, students, apprentices, federal volunteer service members, volunteer members of the armed services, disabled and pensioners. Valid ID or photo ID are to be carried on the matchday and shown on request.
Bayer 04 fans have up to 18 July to secure tickets in the fan shops. Ticket sales via the service centre end three days earlier on 15 July.
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