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27.03.2024Fans

Together under the Cross: Family matchday against Hoffenheim

Bayer 04 is once again holding its traditional family matchday, presented by main sponsor Barmenia, as part of the Werkself’s Bundesliga game at home to Hoffenheim on Saturday, 30 March. Fans can look forward to family-friendly offers, an entertainment programme with numerous play stalls and hands-on activities around the BayArena. Here’s all you need to know about the family matchday.
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In addition to the familiar activities in the EVL family block, which was newly introduced for the 2023/24 season, there will be numerous stalls to participate at in the east and west areas of the BayArena during the match against Hoffenheim. From bouncy castles, to face painting and a balloon artist, the youngest Bayer 04 fans are guaranteed to get their money's worth. You can find all the activities on the overview map (see below).

Übersicht Familienspieltag Hoffenheim Family matchday overview (in German)

Merchandise and food offers

Children in particular can also look forward to discounted Bayer 04 fan merchandise. The match collection, for example, costs €15 instead of €29.90. The 60x40 stick flag costs €5 instead of €12.90 and the Streifenelf scarf €10 instead of €16.90. Other offers include the mini away kit (€25 instead of €49.90) and the kids watch (€20 instead of €34.90).

Culinary delights are also available at family-friendly prices. A combo menu with a bratwurst and a drink is available at all kiosks in the BayArena where food is on offer for just €6.80.

Family-friendly prices

Bayer 04 offered tickets for the home game against Hoffenheim at family-friendly prices (note: the game is already sold out). Matchday tours of the BayArena were also offered at reduced prices, and these are also already sold out.

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