In the week before Christmas the Werkself are away to FC Schalke in the early Wednesday evening spot (18.30 CET), before the final match ahead of the winter break on Saturday 22 December (15.30 CET) at the BayArena against Hertha Berlin. The home games against Borussia Mönchengladbach and Bayern Munich are also Saturday afternoon fixtures. The DFB Cup tie in Heiden, probably to be played on the Tuesday, is followed with Bayer 04 kicking off Bundesliga matchday 21 at Mainz.
Matchday 15: Sunday, 16 December, 18.00 CET: Eintracht Frankfurt (Away)
Matchday 16: Wednesday, 19 December, 18.30 CET: FC Schalke 04 (A)
Matchday 17: Saturday, 22 December, 15.30 CET: Hertha BSC (Home)
Matchday 18: Saturday, 19 January, 15.30 CET: Borussia Mönchengladbach (H)
Matchday 19: Saturday, 26 January, 15.30 CET: VfL Wolfsburg (A)
Matchday 20: Saturday, 2 February, 15.30 CET: Bayern Munich (H)
DFB Cup, Round of 16: 5/6 February: FC Heidenheim (A)*
Matchday 21: Friday, 8 February, 20.30 CET: Mainz 05 (A)
*date to be confirmed
After eight years, Ida Daedelow is set to leave Bayer 04 Leverkusen. The 18-year-old, whose original contract was due to run to 2027, is joining second-division side VfL Bochum.
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As with the other youth teams (U16 to U19), Bayer 04 are also relying on familiar faces—some in new roles—and fresh impetus from the coaching staff for the 2026/27 season in the younger age groups. An overview of the U11 to U15 teams.
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After eight years in the youth set-up at Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Benjamin Adam is leaving the club. The 35-year-old, who most recently coached the Leverkusen U17s, will take charge of the Hansa Rostock U19 team next season.
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As well as internal changes and familiar faces, Bayer 04 are also looking to bring fresh impetus to the coaching staff of the senior youth squads for the 2026/27 campaign. Here is an overview of the U19, U17 and U16 teams.
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