The park&ride car park at Kurtekotten is now assessable and can be used as normal by fans heading to the BayArena. However, there are diversions in the city, including closures of the roads leading to the APCOA car park, Kinopolis and Rathausgalerie. Please check before you travel and allow plenty of time to get to the stadium.
The Werkself boast an unbeaten home record against Union, winning six out of nine such fixtures. That includes a run of four straight clean sheets at the BayArena. Set pieces will have been of particular focus for Carles Martínez’s team in their preparation, given the Berliners scored around half of their goals last season from dead balls, as well as two out of three in their 3-3 draw with Eintracht Frankfurt on Mauro Lustrinelli’s Bundesliga debut last weekend.
In terms of Leverkusen’s attack, they have scored 35 goals in 17 meetings, which is over three times more than Union have managed. Five of those have gone to Diaby in his first spell at the BayArena, making them his joint-favourite club to face throughout his professional career. Adding to that total would be a big way to mark his homecoming in Leverkusen.
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The Köpenick club may have retained their set-piece prowess under new coach Lustrinelli, but the man who led promoted Thun to the title in Switzerland last season is looking to change the team’s style of play. He has already switched from the long-established back three to a four, wants to press higher and be more active on the ball. They have strengthened throughout the team with the additions of centre-back Felix Uduokhai and striker Emmanuel Latte Lath. One thing that won’t change is Union’s desire to always be an awkward opponent with iron will. Read more about them in our in-depth analysis.
Werkself-TV shows the highlights of the Bayer 04 women's 2-1 at TSG Hoffenheim on the 3rd matchday of the Google Pixel Women's Bundesliga 2026/27.
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Starting with the 2026/27 season, Bayer 04 has created a permanent memorial space at the BayArena. In the upper section of Block A in the southeast corner of the stadium, Werkself fans can honour friends and family members with whom they have shared many special moments connected to Bayer 04. In the coming months, this space will be gradually expanded, in particular with the active support of the fans.
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Bayer 04 has secured a new premium partner in DXC Technology, a leading provider of enterprise technology and innovation. The club has agreed a partnership with DXC running until 30 June 2028. At the heart of the partnership is DXC’s role as an AI integration partner. The company is integrating Bayer 04’s previously separate digital systems into a unified fan journey that begins long before matchday and extends well beyond the stadium visit. As a partner of the women’s team and main sponsor of #B04eSports, DXC will be supporting two promising sections of the club during this period. DXC will also gain significant visibility as the sleeve partner of the women’s team in the DFB Pokal.
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Union Berlin have already shown great fighting spirit and courage in their first two matches of the season. In their away match at Leverkusen on Saturday, 5 September (kick-off: 15:30 CEST), the Irons, under new coach Mauro Lustrinelli, are determined to be a tough opponent for the Werkself. The lowdown on our next opponents.
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Bayer 04 Leverkusen have secured a new premium partner in the form of DRIVIO. DRIVIO, already part of the club’s partner portfolio as a reliable car subscription partner for Bayer 04, will continue to support the club in this capacity and, with immediate effect, also join the premium group of companies that cooperate closely with the Werkself. The premium and car subscription partnership between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and DRIVIO will initially run until 30 June 2027.
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