Buy Bayer Leverkusen vs Eintracht Frankfurt tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the match listed for Saturday 19 December 2026 and kick-off currently set for 16:30. The fixture falls on Bundesliga Matchday 14 at the BayArena, the last home date before the winter break in Leverkusen.
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Leverkusen have not lost this fixture at home since 2013, a run of eleven straight wins that Frankfurt arrive determined to end. Supporters following Bayer Leverkusen will want this one secured early.
This guide covers where to sit, what seats typically cost on the resale market, how hospitality works at the BayArena and what 41 Bundesliga meetings at this ground reveal about the tie. It is built to help you pick the right seat and complete your order with confidence.
The BayArena holds only 30,210, which makes it one of the smaller grounds in the Bundesliga, and season-ticket holders take most of that. The seats reaching open sale are limited in any week, and a pre-Christmas Saturday evening is the hardest of the lot.
Frankfurt travel in numbers that few German clubs match. Supporters of Eintracht Frankfurt have built a reputation across Europe for filling away allocations, and the two cities are only around two hours apart by train, so their share of the G blocks disappears quickly.
The fixture itself has become a test of a streak. Leverkusen have won the last eleven home meetings, including a 6-1 in May 2019 and a 4-0 in March 2020, and Frankfurt have not taken anything from this ground since a 1-1 draw in December 2014.
Timing adds to the pull. The final home game before the winter break usually draws a full house in Germany, with fans treating it as the last live football until late January.
Leverkusen's European commitments shape the calendar too. Their Europa League campaign means midweek matches through the autumn, so weekend home fixtures are the ones local supporters prioritise.
Add a December Saturday in the Rhineland, with Cologne and Düsseldorf both a short train ride away and their Christmas markets in full swing, and the visitor demand grows well beyond the two fanbases.
Supply is squeezed at both ends of the price range. Standing places in the Nordkurve carry the lowest prices and sell first, while the central seats most visitors want are largely held by long-standing members, so what reaches resale tends to be the middle of the market.
Yes, although the club route is hard work. Leverkusen sell a large share of the BayArena as season tickets, and the remaining seats go to club members and registered customers in priority windows before any wider sale.
Those windows usually settle it. For a fixture with this much interest, the available seats can clear during the member phases, leaving nothing for the general sale that follows.
The away allocation follows a separate path. Frankfurt distribute their share of the G blocks to their own members and season-ticket holders, and demand there regularly outstrips supply several times over.
Timing is the other obstacle. German clubs often open sales only a few weeks before kick-off, and the league can still move a fixture for broadcast, which is late for anyone booking travel into the Rhineland.
A verified marketplace is the practical alternative. On 1BoxOffice you can buy seats listed by verified sellers without a membership, compare stands and prices in one place and read the delivery notes before you pay. It is the simplest route for international visitors and first-time buyers.
Language and account set-up add friction too. Club ticketing runs mainly in German and priority depends on membership records, so a first-time buyer from abroad starts at the back of every queue.
Five factors shape resale prices for the 2026/27 meeting: seat location, overall demand, how close the purchase is to kick-off, the league context around Matchday 14 and the hospitality tier you choose. Central seats in the West Stand cost the most, while corner blocks and the upper rows sit at the lower end.
Timing matters more than many buyers expect. Listings released in the autumn usually cover the widest spread of blocks, and the final fortnight tends to bring fewer options and firmer prices. Groups wanting pairs or fours in the same row should move early.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier / less central | £65 – £100 | Budget-conscious fans | Corner and end views under full roof cover |
| Longside standard | £90 – £140 | First-time visitors | Clear view of both penalty areas |
| Lower tier / central | £120 – £190+ | Fans who want to be near the action | Limited supply around the halfway line |
| Premium seating | £160 – £260+ | Couples and small groups | Padded central seats in the West or East stands |
| Hospitality / VIP | £320 – £650+ | Corporate guests and celebrations | Lounge or box access with catering |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
Lower-priced listings for this fixture have started from around £68 at the time of writing, which is above the level seen for quieter home games at the same ground. Pre-break fixtures against a well-supported visitor tend to price that way.
Hospitality is priced differently again. Packages are sold per guest and include catering alongside a premium seat, so the headline figure covers the evening rather than the ticket alone.
The BayArena is a compact bowl with every seat under cover, and the furthest seat sits about 94 metres from the centre spot. Blocks run from A to H around the ground, so a ticket will show something like B4 or E2, and the rebuild between 2007 and 2009 lifted capacity to its current 30,210. Study the BayArena seating plan before you choose, as block position matters more than tier here.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nordkurve (North Curve) | Home fans who want noise | Lower to mid | Home end with standing areas and the loudest backing |
| West Stand (central) | Neutral buyers and first-timers | Mid to premium | Main stand with the VIP West lounges behind it |
| East Stand (central) | Fans wanting a sideline view | Mid to premium | Elevated views of both halves of the pitch |
| Corner blocks | Value seekers | Lower | Angled view, still close to the pitch |
| South Stand (home areas) | Home fans and families | Lower to mid | Sits beside the visiting section |
| Away section (G blocks) | Eintracht Frankfurt supporters | Lower | Standing in G1 to G3 with seats in F4, G4 and G5; visiting colours only here |
Neutral buyers are best placed along the West or East sidelines, away from the Nordkurve and the away section. That gives a clear view of the atmosphere at each end without any colours question. If this date does not suit, browse BayArena tickets for other fixtures this season.
Home supporters wanting to sing should head for the Nordkurve, where the standing areas and the most vocal fans are found. Families and quieter groups tend to prefer the East side or the home blocks in the South, where the view is good and the pace is calmer.
Colours matter at this fixture. Frankfurt shirts and scarves belong in the G blocks only, and wearing them in home areas can lead to a request to cover up or move. If you are a neutral, plain clothing is the safest choice anywhere else.
Wheelchair users are well served, with 58 wheelchair spaces around the ground, including six for visiting fans in blocks H2 and H3 on the South Stand. Request accessible seating details from the seller before buying so the listing matches your needs, as those places are not interchangeable with standard seats.
December evenings here are cold and often damp. The roof covers every seat, yet the wind still reaches the lower rows in the corners, so a warm layer is worth packing whichever stand you choose.
For a first visit, think about what you want from the evening. The central West Stand gives the clearest view of the game, the East side offers a strong sideline angle for less and the Nordkurve puts you inside the noise. Buyers with young children usually find the side stands the most relaxed choice.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| 19zerofour Lounge (VIP West) | Business guests and networkers | Central business seats with hot and cold catering |
| Premium Lounge (VIP West) | Guests wanting the top tier | Table service and first-class seating |
| Event Box (VIP North or East) | Small private groups | Shared box close to the North Curve atmosphere |
| VIP Boxes (East or South) | Companies hosting clients | Private executive box with catering |
Leverkusen describe the Premium Lounge as the most exclusive area in the stadium, with culinary highlights served at your table. The 19zerofour Lounge opens around two hours before and after the match, which suits guests who want a relaxed arrival and a drink afterwards rather than a rush through the turnstiles.
Most packages include reserved parking, with one space typically allocated per two tickets in the 19zerofour Lounge. That matters on a December matchday when the roads around Manfort are busy.
When comparing packages, look at what is included beyond the seat: arrival times, drinks, parking and whether your seat sits inside or outside the lounge. Two packages at similar prices can offer quite different evenings, so read each description closely before you choose.
Hospitality also clears earlier than league seats for a fixture like this. Companies book the final home date before the break well in advance, so a package here is not something to leave until December.
Leverkusen also run a Stammtisch area in VIP West built around shared tables, which suits groups of friends who want catering and a good seat without the formality of a private box.
| Delivery Type | What to Confirm |
|---|---|
| Mobile tickets | Transfer instructions and the app or wallet needed on the day |
| E-tickets (PDF) | Print or screen rules and the name shown on the ticket |
| Paper tickets | Courier timing and a delivery address you can access |
| Collection | Collection point, opening times and ID needed |
Read the listing notes carefully before you buy, as they state the delivery method and any restrictions. Bring valid photo ID and make sure your phone is fully charged if your tickets are mobile.
The BayArena is cashless, so bring a bank card for food and drink. Leverkusen-Mitte station is around a 20-minute walk away, bus 203 stops at Sportpark Manfort beside the ground and drivers can use the free car park at Kurtekotten with shuttle buses on matchdays.
Plan to arrive well before kick-off. Security queues build in the last hour, especially for a sell-out with a large away following, and December light fades early. Keep bags small, as larger items are restricted and the storage points near the ground fill quickly on a busy matchday.
Prices on 1BoxOffice are shown in pounds for UK buyers, while payment inside the stadium is in euros. A bank card that works abroad without extra fees will save time at the kiosks.
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A little planning goes a long way at a ground where members take most of the seats. Better-value listings tend to go first, so buyers who act early usually get the widest choice. These five habits help you keep more of your budget for the trip.
Leverkusen is well placed for overseas visitors. Cologne Bonn and Düsseldorf airports are both close, and regional trains link Cologne, Düsseldorf and Leverkusen-Mitte through the day. Many international fans base themselves in Cologne and make the short trip north on matchday.
Choose a delivery method that fits your travel, such as mobile tickets that reach your phone before you fly, and request seats together in the listing notes if you are travelling as a group. Bundesliga kick-off times are confirmed by the league a few weeks ahead, so the Saturday date may shift to Friday or Sunday. Book flexible travel where possible, and allow an extra night if your plans cannot move.
Overseas Frankfurt supporters face a different picture. The away allocation goes to the club's own members, so most visiting fans from abroad sit in neutral areas. If that applies to you, choose a central sideline block and keep colours discreet until you are outside the stadium.
A pre-Christmas weekend suits the region. Cologne's markets run through December, the cathedral is 20 minutes away by train and Düsseldorf sits a similar distance in the other direction.
Book accommodation with the return trip in mind. A 16:30 kick-off finishes in good time for an evening back in Cologne, and staying near the main station keeps the journey short in both directions.
Travelling fans from the UK should watch the Saturday timetable. A 16:30 kick-off leaves time for an evening flight from Cologne or Düsseldorf, though the last departures fill quickly on a match weekend.
Allow time after the final whistle. Trains and buses back towards Cologne fill quickly once a sell-out empties, and walking a stop or two along the route is often faster than queueing at the nearest one.
Leverkusen joined the Bundesliga in 1979 and beat Frankfurt 2-1 at home in their first season, which set a pattern that has held for most of the 45 years since. Frankfurt were the stronger name through the 1980s, yet even then the home side won more of these meetings than they lost.
The balance tilted decisively in the 2010s. Frankfurt's 1-0 win in December 2013 was their last victory at this ground, and their 1-1 draw a year later the last point they took from it. Everything after that has gone the same way.
Some of those wins have been heavy. Leverkusen scored six in May 2019, four in both March 2020 and April 2018, and have scored three or more in nine of the last eleven, which is why this fixture has become a marker of the gap between the clubs at the BayArena.
What keeps the fixture interesting is the contrast between the record and the reality. Frankfurt have been the better travelled club in Europe in recent seasons and carry one of the loudest followings in Germany, yet this remains the ground where that has counted for least.
For Leverkusen supporters, the run itself has become part of the occasion. Every home meeting now carries the question of whether the sequence survives another year, and that gives a mid-table December fixture an edge it would not otherwise have.
Frankfurt bring their own reasons to care. Their supporters have followed the club across Europe in vast numbers in recent years, and ending a run like this in front of a packed away section is exactly the kind of day those travelling fans plan around.
All Bundesliga meetings at Leverkusen's home ground, with Leverkusen as hosts, from 1979/80 to 2025/26.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 41 |
| Bayer Leverkusen wins | 26 |
| Eintracht Frankfurt wins | 6 |
| Draws | 9 |
| Bayer Leverkusen goals | 92 |
| Eintracht Frankfurt goals | 42 |
| Biggest Bayer Leverkusen win | 6-1 (5 May 2019) |
| Biggest Eintracht Frankfurt win | 1-3 (1987 and 1992) |
| First Bundesliga meeting in scope | 22 Feb 1980 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 12 Sep 2025 |
Source: Bundesliga match records, ESPN match reports and open Bundesliga results archives, cross-referenced.
These are the most one-sided figures of any long-running fixture at this ground. Leverkusen have won 26 of 41 and lost only six, averaging well over two goals a game, while Frankfurt have managed just over one.
Draws have been the middle ground rather than the exception. Nine of the 41 meetings finished level, most of them in the 1980s and 1990s when the sides were closer in standing than they are now.
The recent split is starker still. Leverkusen have won the last eleven home meetings by an aggregate of 36 goals to 6, so buyers should expect a home side that treats this as a fixture it is meant to win.
Every Bundesliga meeting at Leverkusen's home ground since 1979, with Leverkusen's goals shown first and the newest meeting at the top. The gaps reflect Frankfurt's seasons in the second tier.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 12 Sep 2025 | 3-1 |
| 19 Oct 2024 | 2-1 |
| 17 Dec 2023 | 3-0 |
| 8 Apr 2023 | 3-1 |
| 2 May 2022 | 2-0 |
| 24 Apr 2021 | 3-1 |
| 7 Mar 2020 | 4-0 |
| 5 May 2019 | 6-1 |
| 14 Apr 2018 | 4-1 |
| 11 Feb 2017 | 3-0 |
| 16 Apr 2016 | 3-0 |
| 20 Dec 2014 | 1-1 |
| 15 Dec 2013 | 0-1 |
| 19 Jan 2013 | 3-1 |
| 22 Sep 2010 | 2-1 |
| 6 Nov 2009 | 4-0 |
| 21 Mar 2009 | 1-1 |
| 29 Mar 2008 | 0-2 |
| 10 Feb 2007 | 2-2 |
| 28 Jan 2006 | 2-1 |
| 7 Feb 2004 | 1-2 |
| 3 Nov 2000 | 1-0 |
| 13 May 2000 | 4-1 |
| 10 Apr 1999 | 2-1 |
| 16 Sep 1995 | 2-0 |
| 28 Aug 1994 | 4-0 |
| 18 Sep 1993 | 2-2 |
| 27 Apr 1993 | 1-1 |
| 25 Apr 1992 | 1-3 |
| 24 Nov 1990 | 2-2 |
| 15 Sep 1989 | 2-0 |
| 20 May 1989 | 2-2 |
| 25 Aug 1987 | 1-3 |
| 17 Oct 1986 | 2-0 |
| 25 Mar 1986 | 2-0 |
| 5 Mar 1985 | 3-1 |
| 4 Feb 1984 | 2-2 |
| 29 Jan 1983 | 1-1 |
| 24 Apr 1982 | 1-2 |
| 23 Aug 1980 | 3-2 |
| 22 Feb 1980 | 2-1 |
Source: Bundesliga match records and ESPN match reports, verified against two independent results archives.
Yes. Verified sellers on 1BoxOffice list seats for this match, so you can buy without membership or a purchase history with either club.
Buying in the autumn usually gives the widest choice, as supply narrows and prices often firm up in the final weeks before 19 December.
Visiting supporters are placed in the G blocks at the southern end, with standing and seated areas, and away colours should be kept to that section.
The delivery method is shown on each listing and may be mobile, e-ticket, paper or collection, with tickets arriving before the match.
Leverkusen-Mitte station is about a 20-minute walk, bus 203 stops beside the ground and free shuttle buses run from the Kurtekotten car park.
Sources: Bayer 04 Leverkusen official website (BayArena and hospitality information), Bundesliga official website (fixtures and match reports), ESPN match reports and published Bundesliga results archives.