
The DFB Pokal derby in Leverkusen comes in between the Bundesliga home game for the Werkself against TSG Hoffenheim and the away clash at VfL Wolfsburg.
Ticket sales for the match against FC Köln start on 16 January 2025. All further information on ticket sales will be communicated by Bayer 04 in due course at bayer04.de as well as via the other club media channels.
The Werkself beat FC Carl Zeiss Jena 1-0 in the first round of the DFB Pokal with the second round bringing a convincing 3-0 home win against second division SV 07 Elversberg. Bayer 04 won 1-0 away to Bayern Munich in the Round of 16.
The quarter-finals in the DFB Pokal 2024/25 will be played on 4/5 and 25/26 February 2025, the semi-finals are set for 1/2 April 2025. The final at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin is on 24 May 2025.

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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Welcome to Leverkusen, Kennet Eichhorn. Bayer 04 have signed the 16-year-old midfielder from Hertha Berlin. Read on to find out more about our new signing.
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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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