Tickets for the friendly fixtures in Nottingham and Newcastle

In mid-August, the Werkself will set off on a four-day trip to England to play their final two friendly matches of the 2026/27 pre-season against Premier League clubs Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United. The match in Nottingham against the Tricky Trees is on Wednesday 12 August at 20:45 CEST (19:45 BST) at the City Ground. The game against the Magpies in Newcastle is on Saturday 15 August at 16:00 CEST (15:00 BST) at the atmospheric St James’ Park. Details on ticket sales for both matches.

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The exclusive sale for season card holders and Bayer 04 Club members begins for both matches on Wednesday 15 July at 12:00 CEST.

Ticket sales for the Nottingham Forest game end on 10 August (23:59 CEST), and for the Newcastle United fixture two days later on 12 August (23:59 CEST). As usual, in both cases, tickets are subject to availability.

Ticket Information for Nottingham Forest

Seats and prices:

Seated block W1: €20.00

Stadionplan Nottingham

Allocation:

Long-standing members (joined before 30 June 2022), members (joined between 1 July 2022 and 30 June 2025) and new members (joined since 1 July 2025): All blocks

How to order:

Online at the Ticket web shop

Distribution:

Tickets are provided exclusively as mobile tickets (e-tickets) via a download link.
The download link will be emailed to all purchasers in good time before the match.
Tickets will be issued from 4 August.

Further information:

Ticket limit: 10 tickets.
Ticket price includes a €1 admin fee.
The ticket is not valid as a travel ticket on the day of the match.
There will be no matchday box office.

Ticket Information for Newcastle United

Seats and prices:

Seated blocks L7L and L7M: €30.50

Stadionplan Newcastle

Allocation:

Long-standing members (joined before 30 June 2022), members (joined between 1 July 2022 and 30 June 2025) and new members (joined since 1 July 2025): All blocks

How to order:

Online at the Ticket web shop

Distribution:

Tickets are provided exclusively as Print@home tickets.
Tickets will be issued from 22 July.

Further information:

Ticket limit: 10 tickets.
Ticket price includes a €1 admin fee.
The ticket is not valid as a travel ticket on the day of the match.
There will be no matchday box office.

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