17.01.2023Fans

Open again: Schwadbud to show Mönchengladbach game

The Schwadbud has been a popular venue at the BayArena for all friends of Bayer 04 for many years. After being closed for two years due to the coronavirus pandemic, the fan bar has been open again for Werkself games since the start of the season. With the resumption of Bundesliga fixtures in 2023 this offer for Black and Red fans is now finally available again for away games. The fan bar in the East Stand of the Werkself home ground will open one hour before kick-off on away matchdays.

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The Bundesliga fixture for the Werkself at Borussia Mönchengladbach on Saturday 22 January (kick-off: 17.30 CET), will be shown live in the Schwadbud. Doors open at 16.30 CET.

Important update: From this season, cashless payments only will be accepted for food and drink in the Schwadbud.

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