The team led by coach Roberto Pätzold kick off their campaign on Sunday 23 August at 16:00 CEST with an away match against RB Leipzig. A week later, on Sunday 30 August at the same kick-off time, the Werkself host last season’s runners-up, VfL Wolfsburg, at the Ulrich Haberland Stadium.
The Leverkusen Women’s team kick off the third matchday on Friday 4 September at 18:30 CEST with an away fixture at TSG Hoffenheim, before wrapping up matchday four on Monday 14 September at the UHS at 18:00 CEST with a clash against the German champions, Bayern Munich. Six days later, the side that finished fifth in the table last season will then travel to face SC Freiburg on Sunday 20 September at 16:00 CEST.
As in previous years, all five matches will be shown live on the two streaming platforms, MagentaSport and DAZN. The match against the Munich side will also be broadcast on free-to-air television on Sport1. As usual, Bayer 04 will publish information on when ticket sales begin in good time via the club media channels.
MATCHDAYS 1 to 5:
Matchday 1
RB Leipzig vs Bayer 04: Sunday 23 August, 16:00 CEST
Matchday 2
Bayer 04 vs VfL Wolfsburg: Sunday 30 August, 16:00 CEST
Matchday 3
TSG Hoffenheim vs Bayer 04: Friday 4 September, 18:30 CEST
Matchday 4
Bayer 04 vs Bayern Munich: Monday 14 September, 18:00 CEST
Matchday 5
SC Freiburg vs Bayer 04: Sunday, 20 September, 16:00 CEST
Trophies as a youth, appearances in the pro game and his first taste of international competition: new arrival Luca Erlein, who has been signed from TSG Hoffenheim, can already look back on some remarkable achievements and moments in his fledgling career. We take a closer look at the 19-year-old right-back, who can also fill other roles across the defensive line.
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Bayer 04 Leverkusen have signed Germany U19 international Luca Erlein from Hoffenheim. The 19-year-old right-back, who is capable of playing in various defensive positions, has penned a contract until 30 June 2030.
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Bayer 04 Leverkusen has a new coffee partner. The club has agreed a long-term partnership with the Bocholt-based roastery Imping, running to 30 June 2031. The exclusive partnership with the family-run business includes the installation of fully automatic coffee machines at the BayArena, as well as the right to supply and serve coffee products in the business areas during Werkself home games.
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Plenty going on both on and off the pitch: The Bayer 04 fan support team has organised a number of highlights for fans visiting the Werkself 2026/27 summer training camp in Blankenhain, in the Weimarer Land region. Registration for the events is now open. All the details at a glance.
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The Bayer 04 Leverkusen Women’s team and s2-Software are continuing their long-term partnership: The Werkself and the provider of pre-owned Microsoft licences have extended their contract by two years to 2028. This means s2-Software will remain the Bayer 04 sleeve sponsor for all matches in the Google Pixel Women’s Bundesliga.
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