“We're delighted we've been drawn at home in the semi-finals. We'll do everything we can at our BayArena to put up a great fight and knock Bayern out,” commented Bayer 04 managing director sport Simon Rolfes. “Our goal is to reach the final in Berlin.”
Bayer 04 will publish specific date and ticket sales details for this cup clash via the club's own media channels as soon as the fixture has been finally scheduled.
In the second semi-final, also an all-Bundesliga encounter, VfB Stuttgart will host SC Freiburg. Both semi-finals will be broadcast on public television (ARD/ZDF) as well as on Sky and its streaming service WOW.
The final takes place on 23 May 2026, at the customary venue of the Olympic Stadium in Berlin.
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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There was a successful end to the women's internationals with Werkself players Carlotta Wamser and Cornelia Kramer qualifying for the 2027 World Cup finals in Brazil. A third Leverkusen player is still in with a chance of joining them. The Germany U23 players also experienced success in their last two international friendlies of the season.
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Traveling to North America for the World Cup this summer to see your favorite Bayer 04 players? Here’s a quick cheat sheet with thumbnail portraits and insider tips for each city from a local expert, so you can make the most of your visit and activities beyond the game!
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A fresh look for the BayArena: The Bayer 04 stadium will have new seating in the form of folding seats for the 2026/27 campaign that will ensure significantly improved seating comfort and simplified movement within the rows of seats. As part of routine replacement after 17 years, fans of the Werkself were able to purchase the existing seats, used to witness the first German league title in the club's history. In addition, a large proportion of the seats will be donated to charitable projects, primarily in the local region. Bayer 04 fans can look forward to new, functional folding seats for the season opener at the beginning of August - still in the club colours of black and red, of course. A glimpse at the BayArena during the refurbishment.
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