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The German Football League (DFL) has confirmed the details for the first five matchdays in the 2025/26 Bundesliga season. Read on for details of the fixtures.
Show moreCalling all Bayer 04 fans: The Werkself will play Pisa SC, newly promoted to Serie A, at the BayArena as part of the season opener. The clash with the club from Tuscany is on Tuesday, 5 August with the kick-off at 18:00 CET. Entrance to the stadium with a wide range of entertainment provided is possible from 15:00 CEST. Read on for information on ticket sales for the season opener.
Show moreIt's back to business at the BayArena! After a two-month summer break, a group of the Werkself squad began preparations for the 2025/26 season on Monday afternoon. In the first session in Leverkusen, which lasted just over 75 minutes, new head coach Erik ten Hag and his coaching team immediately turned up the intensity, but also made sure there was plenty of work on the ball in one or two drills.
Show moreThe Werkself will welcome Serie A newcomers Pisa SC to the BayArena for a friendly on Tuesday, 5 August (kick-off: 18:00 CEST / stadium opens: 15:00) as part of the season opener celebrations. Bayer 04 will offer fans a lively and varied supporting programme on the stadium concourse. Ahead of kick-off, both the men's and women's senior squads will be introduced on the pitch.
Show morePreparations for the 2025/26 season at Bayer 04 start next Monday, 7 July, with the first team and youth players training together. Without the international players who were involved with their national teams at the end of last season, new head coach Erik ten Hag will welcome a group of senior and youth players to the first open training session one week ahead of the departure to the training camp in Rio de Janeiro. After the official welcome in the dressing room, the Werkself players will start the session in the shadow of the BayArena on 7 July at 14:00 CEST.
Show moreWelcome to the Werkself! Bayer 04 have signed the U21 Euros winner Jarell Quansah from Liverpool. In his first interview under the Cross, the 22-year-old defender says what he wants to achieve at Leverkusen and how it feels to be a European champion.
Show moreThe Werkself home jersey for the 2025/ 26 season is here! A row of red lines, made up of slender crosses, merges into a black background. Inspired by the world famous Bayer Cross, the jersey is a symbol of a new beginning without forgetting our historical roots. The new home jersey is available now from the Bayer 04 shops and the online shop.
Show moreBayer 04 Leverkusen and sports equipment manufacturer New Balance start a new era in tandem. For the first partnership with a professional German club, the American company from Boston, Massachusetts has developed a creative new interpretation of the Leverkusen club colours.
Show moreWelcome, Abdoulaye Faye. The 20-year-old Senegalese central defender joins Leverkusen from top-flight Swedish club BK Häcken. In his first interview he talks about his move to Bayer 04 and his targets with the Werkself.
Show moreIt is particularly difficult to find the right words for some farewells: Bayer 04 say “Thank you, Flo” for five and a half magical years in Black and Red. For an incredible journey together. Florian Wirtz has signed for Liverpool. But he will always be part of the Bayer 04 family. A farewell letter to Florian ‘football god’ Wirtz…
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