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Bayer 04 Leverkusen have been active in the area of eSports since November 2017 and since then have had the target of playing a one-two between the football pitch and the virtual pitch.

Currently there are two talented eSports players, Marc ‘MARC_LDW23’ Landwehr and Sean ‘SEAN_LDW07’ Landwehr, in the B04eSports team. They represent the Black and Reds in national competitions such as the Virtual Bundesliga (VBL) and the DFB ePokal as well as internationally in the EA Global Series. Their performance have already attracted great attention and firmly established Bayer 04 in eSports.

The strategic focus of the Leverkusen eSports section is based on three key areas: training, technical affinity and entertainment. These key points are not only firmly anchored in external communication but also within the team.

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Finale DFB-ePokal
eSports - 19.03.2026

#B04eSports: Leverkusen hunger for DFB ePokal trophy

The #B04eSports players now have the next chance to win a trophy. After their elimination in the quarter-finals of the VBL Club Championship Final 2025/26, the German club championship, Marc and Sean Landwehr will compete with seven other teams in the finals of the DFB-ePokal 2026 with prize money totalling €65,000. The "highly motivated" Leverkusen team will face the defending champions FOKUS with well-known influencer Elias ‘EliasN97’ Nerlich in the quarter-finals in Frankfurt on Friday, 20 March (from 18:15 CET). The semi-finals and final will be played on Saturday, 21 March.

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VBL CC Final 2026
eSports - 07.03.2026

#B04eSports: Leverkusen in quarter-finals after beating HSV

The #B04 eSports team made a successful start to the 2025/26 VBL Club Championship finals. Marc and Sean Landwehr defeated the hosts of the event, Hamburger SV, in the Round of 16. The quarter-final in the German club championship will be played on Sunday, 8 March at 14:00 CET against SC Freiburg, who finished top of the table in the league phase.

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eSports - 05.03.2026

#B04eSports: Give everything in biggest club event on the German eSports scene

For the third time in a row, the Leverkusen eSports players have made it through to the final round of the VBL Club Championship. From 7 to 8 March, they will compete for the German Club Championship at XPERION in Hamburg. At the start of the final round, they face Hamburger SV in the Round of 16. The match starts at 19:30 CET on Saturday, 7 March and will be broadcast live on the VBL Twitch channel. The eSports preview.

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Marc und Sean Landwehr
eSports - 26.02.2026

#B04eSports: Leverkusen through to third straight VBL CC final after play-off win

Job done: the Bayer 04 eSports team defeated SV Darmstadt 98 in the play-offs to secure their consecutive participation in the VBL Club Championship final. The journey continues now for Leverkusen on Saturday 7 March (from 17:00 CET) with a last-16 encounter at Hamburger SV.

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Partners

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LERROS

Lerros stands for modern and high-quality men’s fashion that delights with timeless design and unmatchable comfort. For over 40 years, Lerros has been creating stylish and versatile collections, which are made for everyday wear as well as special occasions. With a focus on premium materials and processing as well as attention to detail, Lerros combines tradition with innovation and appeals to fashion-conscious men who want to express their personality through sophisticated fashion and stylish accents.

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NIEDAX GROUP

The Niedax Group is one of the leading suppliers of cable management systems worldwide. It is operating at 75 locations, including 24 production sites, in over 30 countries. Around 2,700 employees are currently working for Niedax Group. Niedax offers more than 50,000 items in the electrical installation sector. Its products are mainly used in public buildings, tunnels, infrastructure projects, industrial and automotive plants, maritime systems as well as in the energy sector and shipbuilding. The Niedax Group, headquartered in Linz on the Rhine, Germany, has been family-owned since its founding in 1920.

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New Balance

New Balance, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts (USA), has been committed since 1906 to encouraging people through sport and craftsmanship as an independent company, while driving positive change in communities around the world.

Globally, New Balance employs around 10,000 people and generated a global revenue of USD 7.8 billion in 2024. The company operates five athletic footwear manufacturing facilities in New England (USA) and one additional site in Flimby, United Kingdom.

New Balance MADE U.S. shoes, manufactured in the United States, are made from at least 70% domestic materials and account for a limited portion of U.S. sales.

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Bepanthen

With Bepanthen® eye drops, the #B04eSports team has a special partner at its side, because the eyes are our most important sensory organ and therefore essential not only in professional sports. Professional gaming in particular puts a lot of strain on the eyes every day and they need targeted moisture and care to remain efficient. Bepanthen® eye drops moisturize, soothe and relieve dry and irritated eyes - with just one shot. They contain hyaluronic acid and dexpanthenol, two moisturizing substances that stabilize the tear film and provide effective, long-lasting relief from the symptoms of dry eyes. Bepanthen® eye drops are available in every pharmacy - also online.

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BERGISCHE Krankenkasse

Close to home, top performing, impressive service – for over 150 years. Founded as a health insurance fund for a Solingen-based company, we are now based in the Bergisches Land. With our concept of attractive benefits, premier service and regional proximity, we have already gained the confidence of over 70,000 customers. As an official health partner, we provide advice and support for Bayer 04 Leverkusen and the people of the region in addition to our day-to-day business on matchdays with health campaigns for young and old fans alike plus regional and community projects such as ‘Bayer 04 macht Schule’, the Bayer 04 Soccer School and #B04eSports to provide information on health issues. The BERGISCHE Krankenkasse stands for Quality with home advantage.

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Elgato

Elgato, the leading provider of hardware and software for streamers and content creators, uses decades of experience to develop products to enable all creators worldwide to produce and share high quality and professional content. Elgato’s products are designed in California and Germany and available in over 80 countries via a global distribution network. Elgato was taken over by the American company CORSAIR in July 2018.

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NAcon

NACON is a company of the BIGBEN Group, founded in 2019 to optimize its expertise through strong synergies within the video game market. By bringing together its 16 development studios, publishing AA video games, and designing and distributing premium gaming accessories, NACON consolidates 20 years of experience in the service of gamers.

This new, unified business entity strengthens NACON’s position in the market, fosters innovation by creating unique competitive advantages, and supports the company’s ambition to become one of the world’s leading players in the gaming industry.

 

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Synology

Synology has been developing innovative solutions for data storage, backup, video surveillance, and network infrastructure for over 20 years.
With millions of devices shipped worldwide, Synology stands for reliable IT systems—trusted by private users and businesses of all sizes.

Our mission: Making complex IT simple.
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Security is our top priority.
As a recognized expert in IT security, Synology ensures comprehensive protection against data loss, cyberattacks, and unauthorized access.

As a trusted partner, we empower our customers to shape their digital future securely—flexibly, scalably, and with user-friendly solutions.

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