The oldest age groups (U17 and U19) started on Monday evening in two mixed training groups. The youth players are advised not to travel to training together. “Our youth players arrive at and leave the site at different times,” explained Helmut Jungheim, director of the Bayer 04 Academy. The training sessions will involve set groups of four being involved in drills under the guidance of one coach per group.
League restart to be determined
Ahead of the suspension of the season due to the coronavirus pandemic, the U19s were in good shape in the Youth Bundesliga West having clocked up 13 out of a possible 15 points. Bayer04.de looked at the work of the youth section during the coronavirus pandemic (click HERE for the article).
It remains to be seen whether or not the youth leagues will be restarted.
Related News
Women - 07.07.2026
Former player Kristina Sundov is new Bayer 04 Women’s team assistant coach
Ten years after retiring as a player, Kristina Sundov is returning to the Bayer 04 Women’s team as assistant coach. The 39-year-old former Croatia international takes over from Remzi Kahraman, who has taken up a new challenge abroad. She has been given a contract to 30 June 2028.
Show more
Bayer 04 - 06.07.2026
With Eichhorn and Moreira: Small group on training ground
The training pitches at the BayArena are already buzzing with activity again, even before training officially begins next week. On Monday morning, a small group from the Werkself first-team squad completed a session lasting around an hour. Both new and familiar faces were present.
Show more
Bayer 04 - 06.07.2026
Two matches and events with players and fans: Get your tickets for the Bayer 04 season launch
One ticket, two matches – and a varied programme of events, including appearances by players from the professional teams: Bayer 04 has come up with something very special for the 2026 season launch on Saturday, 8 August. From morning right through to the evening, Werkself fans can use just one ticket to not only enjoy top-class football from the Bayer 04 teams live, but also to experience unforgettable moments with the whole family through a variety of hands-on activities around the BayArena and the Ulrich Haberland Stadium. The day will also end on a real high note: after both matches, Bayer 04 supporters will have the opportunity to interact directly with the players during joint activities and get to know them from a different angle.
Show more
Bayer 04 - 06.07.2026
Bayer 04 loan defender Traoré to Slovakian top-flight side AS Trencin
Issa Traoré is moving from Bayer 04 Leverkusen to Slovakian top-flight side AS Trencin. The club has loaned the centre-back out for one year to this year’s ninth-placed team in the Slovakian league.
Show more
