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Fan information for DFB Pokal tie at SC Paderborn 07

In the second round of the 2025/26 DFB Pokal, the Werkself will travel to Bundesliga 2 side SC Paderborn 07 on Wednesday, 29 October (kick-off: 18:00 CET). The Bayer 04 Fan Liaison team brings you the latest information on the fixture at the Home Deluxe Arena for you...
SC Paderborn 07 gegen Bayer 04

GENERAL INFORMATION

Tickets for this DFB Cup match in Paderborn will also be made available via the Bayer 04 app. Please check in good time whether your ticket is stored in the app so everything goes smoothly on the matchday.

We would like to advise you that it is recommended to wear neutral clothing or cover up visible Bayer 04 colours and fan merchandise going to and from the game. This is for your own protection. This is independent advice and has no relation to the specific host club.

StadiUM

  • Stadium opens: 16:00 CET – Kick-off: 18:00 CET
  • Away entrance: Gate 7
  • Away blocks: E, F and G
  • The usual security checks will take place on entering the stadium
  • Alcohol checks are possible at any time - people under the influence of alcohol may be refused entry
  • Storage facilities are available in the away section, limited capacity
  • Cashless payments only for food and drinks
  • By purchasing a ticket, the currently valid stadium regulations at the WIRmachenDruck Arena and the General Ticket Terms and Conditions (ATGB) at SG Sonnenhof Großaspach are accepted
  • Stadium regulations at the Home Deluxe Arena
  • General ticket T&Cs at SC Paderborn 07
Stadionplan Home Deluxe Arena Paderborn Fan letter

PROHIBITED ITEMS

  • Bags and rucksacks larger then A4
  • Far-right ideology and associated symbols
  • Food and drink brought in
  • Professional cameras
  • Powerbanks
  • Umbrellas
  • Cannabis consumption and possession
  • Snoods

MATCHDAY TICKETS / MATCHDAY TICKET OFFICE

  • The ticket sale at Leverkusen has ended
  • All tickets were sold
  • Tickets for this DFB Cup tie in Paderborn must be shown on the Bayer 04 app

Important ticket information: If you have not received your ticket or have misplaced it, please contact the Bayer 04 service centre. On the day of the match, we as fan support have NO possibility of helping you with lost/undelivered tickets.

FAN PARAPHERNALIA

  • Permitted items:
    • Flags up to 2 metre pole length made of hollow plastic (PVC)
    • Fan club banners and fence flags (provided space is available - emergency exits must be kept clear)
    • For other fan materials please submit an email in advance to: fanbetreuung@bayer04.de
  • Banner and material checks:
    • To the right of the first turnstile at the away gate
    • With two people as well as Fan Liaison team members

GUIDE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

  • Registration for away wheelchair spaces is via our disability fan liaison officer Andreas ‘Paffi’ Paffrath (Tel.: 0049 (0)214 / 8660-860 / E-mail: paffi@bayer04.de)

RELIEF TRAIN

GETTING THERE

  • Departure: Leverkusen-Opladen (platform 2) at 14.32
  • Arrival: Paderborn main station. (platform 2) at 16.16 // Onward journey by shuttle bus to the stadium

RETURN JOURNEY

  • With shuttle buses to Paderborn main station // Departure: Paderborn main station. (platform 1) at 21.00
  • Arrival: Leverkusen-Opladen (platform 1) at 22.54

PLEASE NOTE: Taking glass bottles with you is prohibited. Smoking is also prohibited on the train. There will be no ticket sales for the relief train. Public transport tickets apply. A user ticket is required to use the relief train. If you do not yet have one, you can obtain the remaining user tickets from the Bayer 04 Fan Liaison team at Opladen station for as long as possible. Find out in advance which fare you can use to get to Paderborn.

DIRECTIONS AND PARKING

Travelling by coach

  • Coaches MUST be registered at least two days in advance by e-mail to fanbetreuung@bayer04.de with a licence plate number to ensure that everything runs smoothly
  • Take the A33 and exit at Paderborn Elsen. Then take the B1 towards Detmold, Bad Lippspringe. Pass the roundabout and leave the B1 after approx. 300 metres via the Home Deluxe Arena exit
  • Address for your sat nav: Wilfried-Finke-Allee 1, 33104 Paderborn
  • Coach parking is free of charge

Travelling by car / 9-seater

  • If you are travelling by car/9-seater, take the A33 Paderborn Elsen exit. Then take the B1 towards Detmold, Bad Lippspringe. Pass the roundabout and leave the B1 after approx. 300 metres via the Home Deluxe Arena exit
  • Address for your satnav: Wilfried-Finke-Allee 1, 33104 Paderborn
  • If P1 car park is full, you will be redirected to the ‘Nixdorf’ Park & Ride car park. Shuttle buses run from there every five minutes
  • Address for your sat nav for the ‘Nixdorf’ park & ride car park: Riemekestraße 160, 33106 Paderborn
  • All car parks are free of charge

Travelling by public transport

  • If you are travelling by public transport, you can get to the stadium from Paderborn main station on bus lines 4 and 6
  • The admission ticket can be used as a ticket on the PaderSprinter network from two hours before kick-off

Information on directions can be found here: HERE.

Anfahrt Home Deluxe Arena Paderborn

CATERING

  • Food and drinks are available to purchase in the away end
  • Cashless payments only

RUCKSACKS AND BAGS

  • Bags and rucksacks up to A4 size
  • Storage facilities are available in the away section, limited capacity

CAMERAS

  • Image and sound recordings for private purposes only
  • NO professional equipment (e.g. telephoto lenses, additional bags, additional lenses, tripods)

PROTECTION CONCEPT ‘Which way to Panama?’

SC Paderborn 07 has been running the "Which way to Panama?" protection concept since the 2024/25 season. If you or someone close to you needs support or help, you can contact a steward or staff at the catering kiosks or by telephone using the phrase/code "Which way to Panama?". Emergency assistance will be provided on site by the medical services. Due to sector separation, the person requiring assistance will be picked up from the visitor area and escorted to a safe room.

The key points at a glance:

  • Phrase/code: Which way to Panama?
  • Phone contact team: 0160-4169292 (reachable by SMS, WhatsApp or call in urgent cases on matchday)

As with at the BayArena, you can also report to the Bayer 04 Fan Liaison team on site with the Phrase "Luisa is here’"

BAYER 04 MOBILE FAN SHOP

Once again, the Bayer 04 mobile fan shop will be available on site you at this away game. You will find the mobile shop in front of the away section. You can get the latest Bayer 04 fan merchandise from our colleagues.

CONTACTS AND FURTHER INFORMATION

  • Your on-site Bayer 04 Fan Liaison team contacts: Lucia ‘Lucy’ Thum, Lisa Ciupka, Carsten Cramer, Sebo Friedrichand Tim Gelshäuser
  • Fan Liaison mobile phone on the matchday: 0152 / 22 880 104
  • Fanprojekt Leverkusen e.V. contacts: Riccardo Bitonti und Leon Heun

If you require further information, we will keep you up-to-date on Facebook und Instagram .

Any questions before travelling? Then please send an email to fanbetreuung@bayer04.de.

We wish you a safe journey and enjoy the game!

All Information subject to change!!!

Best Regards from the Fanhaus,
Lisa, Lucy, Carsten, Moritz, Sebo & Tim

fanbetreuung@bayer04.de
October 2025

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