Women face SGS Essen in DFB Cup semi-final
The opponents for the Bayer 04 women's team in the DFB Cup semi-final have been confirmed: Achim Feifel's team are at home to league rivals SGS Essen.
The Bayer 04 Women played TSG Hoffenheim in the opening fixture in the quarter-finals on Tuesday and went through to the last four with a 3-2 win in extra time. The other quarter-final ties were played yesterday (Wednesday): SGS Essen progressed with a 3-1 win away to Turbine Potsdam and now travel to Leverkusen in the semi-finals. Second division Arminia Bielefeld beat SC Sand 3-2 and they are now in the other semi-final against VfL Wolfsburg, who secured a 3-0 victory over FSV Gütersloh 2009.
Due to the tight fixture schedule, the semi-final draw was made before the quarter-finals were drawn out. The former Germany international Renate Lingor conducted the draw via a video conference. The semi-finals will be played on 10 and 11 June.
Related News
Bayer 04 - 05.08.2026
Spanish left-back with strong links to the Werkself: Profile of Miguel Gutiérrez
New signing Miguel Gutiérrez arrives in Leverkusen having won the Champions League, the Spanish league title and an Olympic gold medal. However, the 25-year-old Spaniard, signed from Napoli, is looking to the future – he wants to write the next chapter of success with the Werkself. Bayer04.de takes a closer look at the skilful, attack-minded left-back, who will wear the number 3 jersey.
Show more
Bayer 04 - 04.08.2026
Day 3 blog: Training, interviews and Schneider visit | Training camp in Weimarer Land
The Werkself's training camp in Weimarer Land all in one place: in our daily blog you'll find all the insights and updates from the day. Day three (Tuesday 4 August) begins with a thorough open session on the pitch. After lunch, some players have media engagements at the team hotel, and then the team come together for a barbecue in the evening.
Show more
Sustainability - 04.08.2026
Inclusion in Black and Red: The Inklusionswerkself wow the crowds at the Genuine Cup 2026
Nine matches against teams from nine countries, two penalty shoot-outs won, and encounters that went far beyond football: As with last year, the Inklusionswerkself enjoyed an extraordinary week at the Genuine Cup 2026 in Houston, USA, and made memories that will last a lifetime. This year, the Leverkusen side took part as Germany’s official representatives and, accordingly, took to the pitch in Germany kit. Together with 53 teams from 53 nations, the Black and Reds once again sent a powerful message of inclusion and participation – and also impressed on the pitch by winning their group.
Show more
Bayer 04 - 03.08.2026
Day 2 blog: Intense work on the pitch – fan meet-up at the Schloss | Training camp in the Weimarer Land region
The Werkself training camp in the Weimarer Land all in one place: in our daily blog, you’ll find all the insights and updates from the day. The programme for day two (Monday, 3 August) centres on two training sessions – one in the morning (open to the public) and one in the early evening (behind closed doors) – at the nearby training grounds. In the afternoon, fans can look forward to a big fan meet-up with club legend Paulo Sergio at Schloss Blankenhain.
Show more
