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21.09.2026Sustainability

Health Day at the BayArena: interactive workshops and exciting programme of events

Calling all Werkself fans: Even during the three-week international break – a first for September and October – you have the chance to visit the BayArena – and for a very special occasion. Bayer 04 is hosting a Health Day on Saturday 3 October, from 10:00 to 14:00 CEST in the Premium Lounge. Together with Bayer Vital and main sponsor BarmeniaGothaer, the Bundesliga club invites you to an interactive, free event centred on the theme of health. Partners will be present on site with their own exciting activities. Here is an overview of the programme of events.
Tag der Gesundheit bei Bayer 04

stAge event hosted by Tobias Ufer

11:00 | Talk: ‘Cancer and Stigmas: Why Openness Can Change Lives’

Peter Feierabend, Dr Andrea Petermann-Meyer, MD

11:30 | A short chat with Bayer 04’s record appearance maker, Rüdiger Vollborn

12:00 | Panel discussion with former professional footballer Hans Sarpei on the subject of prostate cancer

Peter Feierabend, Priv.-Doz. Dr Daniel Porres, Prof. Dr Felix Chun, Hans Sarpei  

13:00 pm | Sports Talk: ‘Rehabilitation in Elite Sport – The Workshop’

Carsten Rademacher (Workshop manager at Bayer 04)

Interactive health Checks 

As well as the exciting stage programme, there are plenty of opportunities for fans to put their own bodies to the test. Among other things, there will be:

  • Pupillography, including a personalised assessment
  • Stress level check
  • Muscle tone measurement
  • CPR refresher course, including practical exercises
  • A tour of an ambulance
  • Practical exercises in wound care 
  • Have your own health metrics measured
  • DKMS registration for potential stem cell donors
  • Other hands-on activities organised by the Löwenclub

 

Health Day

further Highlights during the health weeks

Bayer 04 are organising the Health Day as the highlight and the kick-off to the traditional Health Weeks, which take place from 3 to 18 October. Among other things, the matchdays for the Bayer 04 men’s and women’s teams are also part of the campaign.

  • 17 October (kick-off: 14:00 CEST): Bayer 04 women's team vs. Eintracht Frankfurt
  • 18 October (kick-off: 15:30 CEST): Bayer 04  men's team vs. SC Freiburg 

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