Buy Bayer Leverkusen vs Hoffenheim tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the Bundesliga fixture scheduled for matchday 24 in the midweek round of Tuesday 2 to Thursday 4 March 2027 at the BayArena. The league fixes the exact day and evening kick-off a few weeks ahead, so the precise date and time will follow nearer the match. Both clubs are in the Europa League this season and Hoffenheim won on their last visit, which gives this meeting real bite.
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Tickets will not be easy to come by. Leverkusen sell no new season tickets, members get priority for every match and the ground holds just over 30,000. If you are planning around Bayer Leverkusen tickets this season, expect most of the stadium to be spoken for before general sale opens.
This guide covers how the club sells tickets, what resale seats typically cost, where to sit, hospitality, getting to Leverkusen and every Bundesliga meeting between the sides at the BayArena.
This is a fixture between two European sides. Hoffenheim finished one place above Leverkusen in 2025/26 and both clubs go into the Europa League league phase this season, so league points in March carry weight for next year's qualification as well as this one.
Leverkusen's recent history adds to the pull. In 2023/24 they became the first club to go through a Bundesliga season unbeaten, winning their first league title and the DFB-Pokal in the same campaign. That run turned the BayArena into one of the most sought-after tickets in Germany and demand has stayed high since.
The club's roots explain the loyalty. Bayer 04 was founded in 1904 as the works team of the Bayer company, which is where the nickname Die Werkself comes from and the ground has been its home since it opened as the Ulrich-Haberland-Stadion in 1958. The name BayArena followed in 1998.
Hoffenheim bring a record that should worry the hosts. Supporters chasing Hoffenheim tickets for away trips will know their side won 2-1 at the BayArena on the opening weekend of 2025/26 and that since October 2016 they have won more league games here than Leverkusen have.
Visiting supporters are housed in the south-west corner, with standing in blocks SG1 to SG5, seats in block F4 and wheelchair places in block H2. Hoffenheim sell those tickets through their own channels, so Hoffenheim fans without access to their club's sale will need to look for seats elsewhere in the ground.
The midweek date shapes demand. Evening kick-offs make it harder for visiting fans to travel, which keeps the away section smaller, but they also suit local supporters who can reach the ground straight from work in Cologne, Düsseldorf and the wider Rhineland.
Rarely through the club. Single-match tickets go first to season ticket holders, then to Bayer 04 Club members in order of how long they have been members and only then to general sale if any tickets remain. Non-members cannot get past the pre-authentication step during the presale phases.
Membership costs €45 a year for adults, but newer members have more limited access. For 2026/27, long-standing members get first choice, while more recent joiners are restricted to certain blocks or phases. Sales usually open four to six weeks before a match.
Season ticket holders face tighter rules too. From 2027/28, the club may cancel a season ticket that is used for fewer than 10 of the 17 home league games, with sales through the club's own exchange counting as use. That should push more unused seats onto the club's own resale system in future, but it does not change availability for this season.
The club's Ticketbörse lets fans resell tickets they cannot use, from the start of sales until two and a half hours before kick-off. More than 2,000 tickets changed hands this way per home match last season, but those listings sit inside the club's own ticketing system.
A verified marketplace becomes the practical alternative for everyone else. Sellers on 1BoxOffice list seats they already hold and buyers can choose a specific area, secure seats together and complete the purchase without a Bayer 04 Club membership or a long purchase history.
Resale prices for 2026/27 follow five drivers: seat location, demand, timing, competition context and hospitality tier. Leverkusen expanded their price structure from four to six categories for 2026/27, with separate A and B tiers for day tickets, while prices in the North and South stands and the family block were left unchanged. In 2025/26, adult face values ran from around €16 to €55.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standing, Nordkurve | £25 – £45 | Atmosphere seekers | The lowest-priced stock in the ground and the first to go |
| Upper tier / less central | £40 – £70 | Budget-conscious fans | Elevated views from the second tier under the roof |
| Longside standard | £55 – £95 | First-time visitors | Side-on seats on the main or opposite stand |
| Central main stand | £80 – £130+ | Fans wanting a premium view | Halfway-line seats where availability is tightest |
| Hospitality / VIP | £180 – £350+ | Clients and celebrations | Lounge packages with dining, drinks and business seats |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
For context, a full-price season ticket in the top category for 2026/27 works out at around €40 per match, which shows how far resale prices for central seats sit above what regulars pay. The premium is smallest in the standing areas and largest along the main stand.
The midweek slot affects pricing in two ways. Some local season ticket holders release seats they cannot use on a weekday evening, which adds supply, while visiting supporters who cannot travel midweek reduce competition for neutral areas. Buyers who stay flexible often find better value here than at a weekend fixture of similar profile.
The BayArena opened in 1958 and was rebuilt between 2007 and 2009, adding a second tier on three sides, boxes between the tiers and an oval roof that covers every seat. New folding seats were installed for 2026/27. Before choosing, study the BayArena seating plan to see how the lettered blocks sit around the ground.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nordkurve, lower tier | Home fans who want noise | Lower | Standing terrace for around 3,000 behind the north goal, home to Leverkusen's loudest support |
| Main stand (west) | Premium and hospitality buyers | Mid to premium | Central views and access to the VIP lounges |
| Opposite stand (east) | Neutral buyers and first-time visitors | Mid | Side-on views of both ends, with business seating in parts |
| Family block, A1 to A3 | Parents with children | Lower | Lower tier on the south-east side, with reduced prices for children up to 13 |
| Upper tier, all sides | Price-focused fans | Lower to mid | Elevated views across the whole pitch under the roof |
| Away section, south-west corner | Hoffenheim supporters | Lower | Standing blocks SG1 to SG5 and seated block F4; buy through Hoffenheim |
Neutral buyers and undecided fans usually do well on the opposite stand, where you can follow both ends without standing in the Nordkurve. Home areas are for home supporters, so Hoffenheim fans who end up outside the away section should keep their colours out of sight.
Blocks are lettered from A to H around the ground, so your block letter tells you roughly where you will be sitting before you arrive. For European matches the standing areas are converted to seats and capacity drops to 29,412, but for this Bundesliga game the Nordkurve terrace will be in use. A 700 square metre Fanwelt area opened in November 2024 for supporters to meet before the game.
Accessibility is well catered for. The club provides 58 wheelchair places with companion seats in blocks H2 and H3 and 18 seats for blind and partially sighted supporters in block H4 with live audio commentary. Disabled parking is available in car park P10 with a blue EU badge.
For a broader look at the ground and everything on its calendar this season, see our guide to BayArena tickets.
The BayArena has more than 2,000 hospitality places, sold in partnership with Sportfive. Packages include access two hours before and after the match, business seats on the main or opposite stand, hot and cold catering, all drinks and reserved parking when buying two or more tickets.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| 19nullvier Lounge | Couples and small groups | Business seats in the lower main stand with a lounge in the VIP West area |
| Premium Lounge | Clients and special occasions | A lounge in the VIP West area with full catering and drinks |
| 1904 Lounge | Fans wanting a club-themed experience | A lounge named after the year of the club's founding, with catering and premium seats |
| Executive and event boxes | Companies hosting guests | Private boxes around the ground, with executive boxes including underground parking |
Executive boxes are the top end of the offer, with around 70 square metres of private space and five underground parking spaces included. They suit companies entertaining larger groups who want privacy as well as a view of the pitch.
Prices are not published and are quoted on request, so contact the hospitality team early for a group booking. The Lindner Eventloge, a box in the Nordkurve close to the home support, is an unusual option for corporate guests who want the atmosphere close up.
Leverkusen deliver home tickets through the Bayer 04 app, where they can be exported as a PDF or wallet file and forwarded to friends and family. Screenshots are blocked inside the app, so make sure the ticket is properly transferred to you rather than relying on an image.
| Delivery Type | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Ticket forwarded in the Bayer 04 app | Install the app, accept the forwarded ticket and confirm it shows your block, row and seat |
| Wallet pass | Add it to your phone's wallet ahead of matchday and confirm it opens offline |
| PDF e-ticket | Confirm the barcode is unique to your seat and save it to your phone |
| Hospitality booking | Confirm the lounge, arrival time, parking and what is included |
One detail matters for anyone buying second-hand. The app lets the original holder forward a ticket and take it back again, so a forwarded ticket is only secure once the sale is protected. Buying through a marketplace with a money-back guarantee covers you if a ticket is recalled or fails at the gate.
Plan to arrive early for an evening kick-off. Gates open two hours before the start, trains into Leverkusen Mitte get busy in the final hour and queues at the turnstiles build quickly after work. Arriving 45 minutes before kick-off gives you time to clear security and find your block.
Read the listing notes carefully and bring valid photo ID in case it is requested. Gates open two hours before kick-off, bags must be no larger than A4 and bag storage costs €1 in cash. Professional cameras, signs larger than A3, pyrotechnics and power banks are not permitted and food and drink inside are cashless only.
Bag storage is available at the Service Ost, Service West and away-fan service points, open from two hours before kick-off until 45 minutes after the final whistle. Hoffenheim's own guidance for visiting fans adds that bum bags are allowed but power banks are not, so travel light whichever section you are in.
Your match ticket can also cover public transport across the VRS and VRR networks from four hours before kick-off, but since 2024/25 the travel ticket must be downloaded separately for each match in the app. Leverkusen Mitte station is served by RE1, RE5 and S6 trains and the walk to the ground takes around 10 to 20 minutes according to which entrance you use. Shuttle buses also run from two hours before kick-off.
Other options suit different starting points. Bus lines 203, 207 and 222 serve the stadium area, Leverkusen Manfort station is around 20 minutes' walk away and drivers can use the free shuttle-bus car parks at Kurtekotten near Chempark station rather than looking for parking close to the ground.
1BoxOffice has operated as a verified ticket marketplace since 2006 and every order carries a 150% money-back guarantee. Here is how the process works.
Step1
Find the fixture
Search for Leverkusen against Hoffenheim and open the listing for Bundesliga matchday 24 at the BayArena.
Step2
Set up your account
Create an account with your email address so your order, delivery updates and ticket transfer arrive in one place.
Step3
Choose your area
Filter by stand or price. Home and neutral fans should look at the main stand, opposite stand, Nordkurve and upper tier; Hoffenheim fans should note the away section is sold through their club.
Step4
Read the listing notes
Look at the delivery method, standing or seated status and whether seats are guaranteed together before you commit.
Step5
Select your quantity
Pick the number of tickets you need. For groups, choose listings marked as seated together rather than buying single seats separately.
Step6
Pay securely
Complete checkout through the encrypted payment page. Review the full total, including any fees, before you confirm.
Step7
Watch for your confirmation
An order confirmation arrives by email straight away, followed by delivery details once the seller transfers your tickets.
Step8
Follow your order to matchday
Use track order to see the status of your delivery, then make sure your ticket opens on your phone before you set off for the BayArena.
Value at the BayArena comes from timing and from reading the midweek market well. These five habits make a real difference.
Leverkusen is easy to reach. Cologne Bonn Airport is around eight miles away and Düsseldorf Airport is under an hour by rail, while trains from Köln Hauptbahnhof reach Leverkusen Mitte in as little as 13 minutes. Many visitors base themselves in Cologne and travel in on the day.
Cologne makes a natural base for a midweek game. Around 55 trains a day run between Köln Hauptbahnhof and Leverkusen Mitte, with an average journey of around 22 minutes, so getting back to the city after an evening kick-off is straightforward.
Plan for the app before you travel. Install the Bayer 04 app at home and make sure the ticket has been forwarded to you, because the in-app ticket is what gets you through the gate. Fans following Hoffenheim can also look ahead to Hoffenheim vs Bayer Leverkusen, the reverse fixture in Sinsheim in late October.
Düsseldorf is an alternative base, with good rail links to Leverkusen and its own airport. Whichever city you choose, check the last train times back after an evening kick-off before you book your hotel.
The main risk for travellers is the date. Matchday 24 could fall on the Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, so book flexible flights and hotels and avoid non-refundable plans until the league sets the kick-off. If you are travelling as a group, buy seats together in a single transaction.
Hoffenheim's story is one of the most unusual in German football. In 1989 they were playing in the eighth tier; backed by investment from Dietmar Hopp, they climbed through the divisions and reached the Bundesliga in 2008. Their first league visit to Leverkusen came that August, while the BayArena was being rebuilt in front of a reduced crowd and Leverkusen won 5-2.
The fixture then marked a new chapter for the hosts. When the rebuilt BayArena reopened on 15 August 2009, Hoffenheim were the visitors and Leverkusen won 1-0. The early years belonged to the home side, with seven wins in the first eight meetings, including a 5-0 in April 2013 that remains the widest margin of the fixture here.
The timing of those early games is part of the fixture's story. Leverkusen played the second half of 2008/09 in Düsseldorf while the rebuild was completed and Hoffenheim opened their own new home, now the PreZero Arena in Sinsheim, in January 2009. Both clubs moved into modern grounds within months of each other and their meetings since have reflected two sides with ambitions well beyond their towns' size.
The 2-1 home win in March 2024 came during Leverkusen's unbeaten title season, one of 28 league wins in that campaign. Hoffenheim's answer came on the opening day of 2025/26, when they won 2-1 at the BayArena to reopen the debate.
What makes the fixture distinctive is how sharply it turned. Leverkusen won seven of the first eight meetings here, but since October 2016 the record stands at three Leverkusen wins, three draws and four Hoffenheim wins. Hoffenheim's own ground, the PreZero Arena in Sinsheim, hosts the first meeting of this season, so March could bring either a response or a double.
The figures below cover all Bundesliga meetings at the BayArena with Leverkusen as hosts, from the first in August 2008 to the present.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 18 |
| Bayer Leverkusen wins | 10 |
| Hoffenheim wins | 5 |
| Draws | 3 |
| Bayer Leverkusen goals | 36 |
| Hoffenheim goals | 26 |
| Biggest Bayer Leverkusen win | 5-0 |
| Biggest Hoffenheim win | 1-4 |
| First Bundesliga meeting in scope | 30 Aug 2008 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 23 Aug 2025 |
Figures calculated from the match-by-match results below, cross-referenced across fussballdaten.de and StatMuse match records.
Goals are rarely in short supply. Only one of the 18 meetings here has ended goalless and the sides have averaged well over three goals per game, which makes this one of the more open fixtures on Leverkusen's home calendar.
Leverkusen have kept five clean sheets in those 18 games, four of them in wins, while three of Hoffenheim's five victories here came by a three-goal margin. When the visitors win at the BayArena, they tend to win clearly.
All results are listed newest first, with the Leverkusen score shown first.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 23 Aug 2025 | 1-2 |
| 02 Feb 2025 | 3-1 |
| 30 Mar 2024 | 2-1 |
| 20 Aug 2022 | 0-3 |
| 15 Dec 2021 | 2-2 |
| 13 Dec 2020 | 4-1 |
| 31 Aug 2019 | 0-0 |
| 03 Nov 2018 | 1-4 |
| 26 Aug 2017 | 2-2 |
| 22 Oct 2016 | 0-3 |
| 15 Aug 2015 | 2-1 |
| 16 May 2015 | 2-0 |
| 23 Mar 2014 | 2-3 |
| 20 Apr 2013 | 5-0 |
| 02 Dec 2011 | 2-0 |
| 23 Apr 2011 | 2-1 |
| 15 Aug 2009 | 1-0 |
| 30 Aug 2008 | 5-2 |
Every score verified against at least two independent sources, including fussballdaten.de and StatMuse.
For club sales, in practice yes, because members buy before general sale. A resale listing lets you attend without one.
Soon after the league confirms the day and kick-off. Midweek releases can add late stock, but central seats rarely last.
In the south-west corner, with standing in blocks SG1 to SG5 and seats in block F4. Those tickets are sold through Hoffenheim.
It can, but the travel ticket must now be downloaded separately for each match in the Bayer 04 app. It is valid from four hours before kick-off.
Not for food and drink, which are cashless only. Cash is accepted for merchandise and the €1 bag storage.
Sources: Bayer 04 Leverkusen official ticketing, matchday, stadium, membership and inclusion information, TSG Hoffenheim away supporter information, Bundesliga, DFL, fussballdaten.de, StatMuse and Football Ground Guide.