Buy Bayer Leverkusen vs Werder Bremen tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the match scheduled for Saturday 17 April 2027 and a provisional kick-off of 15:30 local time (14:30 UK time) at the BayArena. It is matchday 30 of the Bundesliga, with five rounds left and every point carrying weight at both ends of the table. The last time Bremen came here in April, Leverkusen won 5-0 and lifted their first league title.
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The DFL confirms exact days and kick-off times a few weeks ahead, so the game could still move within the weekend. For anyone comparing Bayer Leverkusen tickets across the spring, this Saturday afternoon fixture is one of the more accessible ways to see the club at home, provided you plan around the club's member-first sales.
This guide covers how Leverkusen sell tickets, what resale seats typically cost, where to sit, hospitality, getting to the ground and every Bundesliga meeting at the BayArena with Leverkusen as hosts since 2000/01.
On 14 April 2024 Leverkusen beat Werder Bremen 5-0 at the BayArena to clinch the club's first Bundesliga title, ending Bayern Munich's run of 11 straight championships. The afternoon has become one of the defining days in the club's history. Every Bremen visit since carries a trace of that occasion.
Bremen have had their own say since. They won 2-0 here in March 2025, before Leverkusen edged a 1-0 win in January 2026. The fixture has rarely been one-sided for long, which keeps interest high among neutral buyers as well as regulars.
Werder bring one of the most loyal away followings in Germany. Supporters following Werder Bremen tickets on the road regularly fill their allocation. German league rules give visiting clubs at least 10% of available capacity. The journey from Bremen to Leverkusen takes around three hours by road or rail, which suits a Saturday afternoon kick-off.
Leverkusen are in the Europa League this season after finishing sixth in 2025/26. European weeks can shape when this game is played, so the confirmed slot matters for anyone travelling.
Capacity sets the limits. The BayArena holds 30,210 after the rebuild completed for the 2009/10 season, a compact ground by Bundesliga standards. With a large season ticket base and member-first sales, the number of seats reaching general sale for a spring Saturday is limited.
The atmosphere is part of the draw. The Nordkurve, home of Leverkusen's core support since 2013, holds around 3,000 standing places and faces the visitors' corner directly, so the two sets of supporters trade songs across the pitch for the full 90 minutes.
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. Only after that does any general sale open. 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 rules are tightening too. From 2027/28, the club may cancel a season ticket used for fewer than 10 of the 17 home league games, with sales through the club's exchange counting as use. That should push more unused seats into circulation 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. Those listings sit inside the club's own system, so you still need an account and the right access level to use them.
Werder supporters follow a separate route. The away allocation is sold through Bremen to their own members first. Demand for a Saturday trip to the Rhineland usually exceeds the seats available.
That is where the resale marketplace comes in. Sellers list seats they already hold, so 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, fixture 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. In 2025/26, adult face values ran from around €16 to €55.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier / less central | £45 – £80 | Budget-conscious fans | Elevated views from the second tier under the roof |
| Longside standard | £60 – £105 | First-time visitors | Side-on seats in the East stand or the outer West stand |
| Lower tier / central | £85 – £140+ | Fans who want to be close to the pitch | Halfway-line blocks where availability is tightest |
| Premium seating | £120 – £190+ | Couples and small groups | Central West stand seats with lounge access before kick-off |
| Hospitality / VIP | £200 – £380+ | Clients and celebrations | Lounge and box packages with dining, drinks and business seats |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
The resale premium is smallest in the upper tier and largest along the main stand. 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.
Prices tend to firm up once the DFL confirms the date and kick-off, because that is when most buyers commit. Groups should move early, since pairs and single seats appear far more often than blocks of four or more together.
Bremen's visit sits below the matches against Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and the Rhine derby with Köln in the BayArena pecking order. That usually means more choice in the longside categories, provided you buy before the date is confirmed and the market tightens.
Standing places in the Nordkurve rarely reach the resale market in numbers. Most are held as season tickets, so plan on a seat unless a listing specifically offers standing.
The ground opened in 1958 as the Ulrich-Haberland-Stadion and became the BayArena in 1998. The rebuild completed in 2009 raised the stands, added a circular roof over every seat and lifted capacity from 22,500 to 30,210. Study the BayArena seating plan to see how the North, East, South and West areas fit together before you pick a listing.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nordkurve (lower north) | Standing with the core Leverkusen support | Lower | Around 3,000 standing places, mostly season tickets; no Bremen colours |
| Westbereich (main stand) | The premium central view | Upper | The club's main matchday facilities and the 19nullvier Lounge |
| Ostbereich (East stand) | Neutrals and families | Mid to upper | Opposite the main stand with a clear view of both ends |
| Südbereich (South stand) | Seats behind the goal near the executive boxes | Mid | Home seats close to the visitors' corner; stay neutral in colours |
| Upper tiers | A raised view of the whole pitch | Mid | Good for following team shape at a lower price than the lower tier |
| Away section (south-west corner) | Werder Bremen supporters | Lower | Standing blocks SG1 to SG3 and seated blocks G4, G5 and F4, reached through a separate away entrance |
Neutral buyers and undecided fans should aim for the East stand or the upper tiers, where the crowd is mixed and quieter colours draw no attention. Bremen supporters with seats in home areas should keep green and white out of sight, as stewards can move visiting fans who celebrate in home blocks.
The Nordkurve's flags and choreography are a big part of the matchday. Seats in the East stand or the upper tiers near the north end give a good view of the display without standing in the middle of it, which suits first-time visitors and families.
A Saturday afternoon slot also suits families. Leverkusen run a dedicated family block and left its prices unchanged for 2026/27, so groups with children should check whether any listings fall in that area before looking elsewhere in the ground.
The Nordkurve sits directly opposite the visitors' corner. Seats near either end put you close to the exchange between the two sets of supporters, while the long sides give a calmer view.
The roof stretches over every seat, so the main and East stands stay dry on a wet April afternoon. For directions, entry rules and every fixture at the ground this season, see our guide to BayArena tickets.
The 2009 rebuild expanded the BayArena's hospitality area from 812 places to more than 2,000. The West stand houses the 19nullvier Lounge, the former Business Lounge redesigned in black and red, while the South stand holds the executive boxes, each around 70 square metres and refitted for the 2017/18 season.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Premium seat with lounge access | Couples upgrading for a special day | Central West stand seat with food and drink before kick-off and at half-time |
| 19nullvier Lounge package | Groups and celebrations | The West stand's main lounge, close to the action |
| Business package | Client entertaining | Premium seating with a higher level of catering and service |
| Executive box | Company outings and larger parties | A private South stand box with catering and its own view of the pitch |
Hospitality makes sense if you are entertaining clients, marking a birthday or flying in for a first Bundesliga weekend. The lounge gives you a base before kick-off and at half-time, which removes most of the matchday guesswork.
Packages differ in catering, drinks and seat position, so read the listing details closely. Executive boxes are limited in number and often booked for the season, so groups should commit early.
Delivery depends on how the seller holds the tickets. Bayer 04 issues day tickets digitally through its app and online account, where the holder can forward them to another person. Every listing states the delivery method up front.
| Delivery Type | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Mobile ticket (app transfer) | The account or email the ticket will be forwarded to, plus a phone that runs the club app |
| Wallet ticket | That the pass opens in your phone's wallet before you travel |
| Print-at-home PDF | The email address on your account and a clean, full-size printout |
| Collection in Leverkusen | The meeting point, collection time and contact details for the handover |
Read the listing notes, bring a passport or national identity card in case stewards ask for it and charge your phone fully. Bags are limited to A4 size and 15 centimetres deep, with no storage for anything larger. For a 15:30 start the stadium has opened two hours early.
Leverkusen Mitte station sits around 20 minutes' walk from the ground and is served by the RE 1 and RE 5 regional lines and the S6. Since 2024/25, match tickets no longer double automatically as public transport tickets, so a free travel ticket has to be downloaded for each home game.
Drivers are directed to free parking at Kurtekotten, near Chempark station, with shuttle buses running from two hours before kick-off. Sellers usually release tickets in the final days before the match, which is normal in the Bundesliga. Tickets normally remain valid if the league moves the date. Keep your order confirmation handy, as it is your proof of purchase until the tickets arrive.
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Step1
Find the fixture
Search for Leverkusen against Werder Bremen and open the listing for Bundesliga matchday 30 at the BayArena.
Step2
Set up your account
Create an account with your email address so your order, delivery updates and receipts arrive in one place.
Step3
Choose your area
Filter by stand or price. Home and neutral fans should look at the West, East and South stands and the upper tiers; Bremen fans should note that the away section is sold through their club.
Step4
Read the listing notes
Look at the delivery method, release timing and whether seats are guaranteed together before you commit.
Step5
Select your quantity
Pick the number of tickets you need. For groups, choose a listing marked as seated together rather than buying single seats one at a time.
Step6
Pay securely
Complete checkout through the encrypted payment page and 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 sends your tickets.
Step8
Follow your order to matchday
Use track order to see the status of your delivery, then download your free travel ticket before you set off for Leverkusen.
Value at the BayArena comes from knowing which areas carry the premium. These five habits make a real difference for a spring Saturday fixture.
Leverkusen sits between Cologne and Düsseldorf, so overseas visitors have two major airports within easy reach. Cologne Bonn and Düsseldorf airports both connect to the regional rail network. Leverkusen Mitte is a short train ride from either city's main station. Many visitors stay in Cologne and travel in on matchday, since the cathedral and old town are only a short train ride from Leverkusen and a Bundesliga Saturday fits easily into a city break.
Mobile tickets suit international buyers because nothing has to be posted, but they often arrive only in the final days before the match. Make sure the phone you will carry can run the club app. Request seats together at the time of purchase rather than hoping to swap on the day.
Leave time for the walk. Leverkusen Mitte is around 20 minutes from the ground on foot. Crowds build quickly after a 15:30 kick-off, so allow an hour between the final whistle and any onward train if you are heading back to an airport.
The main risk for travellers is a change of date. The DFL can move matchday 30 to the Friday or Sunday of that weekend. Leverkusen's Europa League schedule can shift it further. Book flexible flights and hotels until the slot is confirmed.
Visitors who want to see both meetings this season can also look at Werder Bremen vs Bayer Leverkusen, pencilled in for Saturday 12 December 2026 at the Weserstadion. That date is also subject to confirmation by the league.
The early 2000s set the tone. Leverkusen won 3-0 here in March 2001 and again in March 2003, but Bremen answered in their double-winning 2003/04 season with a 3-1 win in December 2003. Werder then won on the final day of 2007/08, a 1-0 victory that closed Leverkusen's season on a low note.
The ground itself has changed the story. In the second half of 2008/09 Leverkusen played home games in Düsseldorf while the BayArena was rebuilt. Bremen were among the visitors who drew crowds of over 40,000 there. When the sides met again in Leverkusen in September 2009, in the enlarged stadium, it finished 0-0.
The 2010s produced some of the fixture's wildest games. A 3-3 in September 2014 was followed by Bremen's 4-1 win in March 2016, their widest margin here. Then came April 2024, when a 5-0 win confirmed Leverkusen as champions for the first time and turned a regular league fixture into a date the club will always remember.
That 2023/24 season was unlike any other in the club's history. Leverkusen went through the entire Bundesliga campaign unbeaten, sealed the title against Bremen with five games to spare and added the DFB-Pokal a few weeks later. The Bremen game was the moment the long wait for a first championship ended.
What makes the fixture distinctive is its balance. Leverkusen have won nine of the 24 meetings here, Bremen seven, with eight draws in between. The margins swing from 5-0 to 1-4. Few Bundesliga fixtures at the BayArena have produced such a mix of title-deciding drama and stubborn stalemates.
The figures below cover every Bundesliga meeting at the BayArena with Leverkusen as hosts from the 2000/01 season to the present. The April 2009 meeting, played in Düsseldorf during the rebuild, is not included.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 24 |
| Bayer Leverkusen wins | 9 |
| Werder Bremen wins | 7 |
| Draws | 8 |
| Bayer Leverkusen goals | 34 |
| Werder Bremen goals | 30 |
| Biggest Bayer Leverkusen win | 5-0 |
| Biggest Werder Bremen win | 1-4 |
| First Bundesliga meeting in scope | 9 Mar 2001 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 24 Jan 2026 |
Figures calculated from the match-by-match results below, cross-referenced across the DFB data centre and StatMuse match records.
Draws are a feature of this fixture. Eight of the 24 meetings finished level, four of them 1-1. Three straight meetings between October 2019 and September 2022 ended all square.
Leverkusen have kept eight clean sheets, but Bremen have scored in two thirds of their visits. Over the last ten meetings here the split is three Leverkusen wins, four draws and three Bremen wins, so recent form offers little certainty.
Low scores dominate when Leverkusen win. Six of their nine wins came by a single goal, four of them 1-0, which makes the 5-0 of 2024 stand out even more.
All results are listed newest first, with the Leverkusen score shown first.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 24 Jan 2026 | 1-0 |
| 08 Mar 2025 | 0-2 |
| 14 Apr 2024 | 5-0 |
| 17 Sep 2022 | 1-1 |
| 09 Jan 2021 | 1-1 |
| 26 Oct 2019 | 2-2 |
| 17 Mar 2019 | 1-3 |
| 13 Dec 2017 | 1-0 |
| 10 Mar 2017 | 1-1 |
| 02 Mar 2016 | 1-4 |
| 12 Sep 2014 | 3-3 |
| 10 May 2014 | 2-1 |
| 27 Apr 2013 | 1-0 |
| 14 Aug 2011 | 1-0 |
| 03 Oct 2010 | 2-2 |
| 20 Sep 2009 | 0-0 |
| 17 May 2008 | 0-1 |
| 31 Jan 2007 | 0-2 |
| 04 Mar 2006 | 1-1 |
| 24 Apr 2005 | 2-1 |
| 13 Dec 2003 | 1-3 |
| 01 Mar 2003 | 3-0 |
| 20 Apr 2002 | 1-2 |
| 09 Mar 2001 | 3-0 |
Every score verified against at least two independent sources, including the DFB data centre and StatMuse.
Not for a resale seat. Club presales are limited to season ticket holders and members, so little reaches general sale.
Travelling Werder fans are housed in the south-west corner, with their own entrance. That allocation is sold by Bremen to its members.
Not automatically. A free travel ticket for public transport has to be downloaded separately for each home game.
Nothing larger than A4 and 15 centimetres deep. There is nowhere to leave bigger items at the ground.
Yes, with a listing marked as seated together. Pairs have far more choice than groups of four or more, so larger parties should buy early.
Sources: Bayer 04 Leverkusen official ticketing, stadium, membership and directions information, the official Bundesliga 2026/27 fixture list, the DFB data centre, StatMuse, Bayer04.de club history and match reports from AP and beIN Sports.