Buy SC Freiburg vs Bayer Leverkusen tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with this Bundesliga Matchday 23 fixture scheduled for Saturday 27 February 2027 at the Europa-Park Stadion. The league has not yet fixed kick-off times for that weekend, and Saturday afternoon Bundesliga games start at 15:30 local time (14:30 UK), so treat the date and slot as provisional until confirmation. The game can still move within the Friday to Sunday window once broadcast picks are made.
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This fixture has delivered at the new ground. The last two meetings in Freiburg finished 2-2 and 3-3, both settled by goals in the closing minutes, and the five games at this ground have produced 20 goals between them. Tickets at SC Freiburg home games are released to members first, so the resale market is where most international buyers and non-members will find their seats.
This guide covers what seats cost, where each set of supporters stands or sits, how entry and free public transport work on the day and the complete Bundesliga record between the clubs at this stadium. It is written for buyers who want the right seat at a fair price and a smooth afternoon in the Black Forest city.
The Europa-Park Stadion holds 34,700, and Freiburg fill it with a loyal local following that has grown since the move from the old Dreisamstadion in 2021. Around a third of the ground is standing, much of it on the home terrace, which keeps prices low for regulars and leaves little spare inventory for outsiders. When a club with the pull of Leverkusen comes to town, that inventory disappears quickly.
Bayer Leverkusen bring a committed travelling support to the north-eastern corner of the stadium. For a recent trip to Freiburg, their club reported that its away tickets had sold out, with no tickets available on the day, so Leverkusen fans without priority through their own club usually have to look elsewhere.
Both clubs are also busy in Europe this season. Leverkusen play in the Europa League and Freiburg in the Conference League, and the Thursday commitments that come with continental football often push weekend Bundesliga games into new slots. A late-February date can be shuffled once the knockout calendar settles, which is one more reason to buy from listings that explain how date changes are handled.
The knockout play-off rounds in both the Europa League and the Conference League are due in February. If either club progresses, they could be playing on the Thursday just two days before this game, and that kind of turnaround is exactly when broadcasters and the league move Bundesliga fixtures to a Sunday. Travelling buyers should build that possibility into their plans from the start.
The recent history adds neutral demand on top. Leverkusen's 3-2 win here came during their unbeaten 2023/24 title season, the 2-2 draw in May 2025 confirmed Bayern Munich as champions and the 3-3 in March 2026 ended with a late Freiburg goal ruled out for offside. Visitors from across Europe follow that kind of drama, and seats in the main stand go early as a result.
Freiburg itself is part of the appeal. The university city sits on the edge of the Black Forest, close to both the French and Swiss borders, which makes a weekend around the match an easy sell for visitors from the UK, the Gulf and elsewhere in Europe. Demand from that travelling crowd lands on the same small pool of resale seats as local buyers.
Through the club, it is difficult. Members of SC Freiburg receive a presale right of at least one week before general sale, and each member also gets a single seasonal Joker phase to buy before the standard presale opens. For a fixture of this profile, little remains once those phases close.
Membership itself is inexpensive, at around €40 a year for adults and €20 for under-24s, but joining does not guarantee a seat. Members compete with each other for the same limited pool, and the most attractive opponents are where that competition is fiercest.
The club also runs its own resale platform for Bundesliga home games. It opens 10 days before each home match at 12:00, caps resale at the original price plus up to 10% for transaction costs and charges a service fee of 15% up to €5 per ticket. Availability there depends entirely on season ticket holders and members releasing seats, so it cannot be relied on for a sought-after game.
The marketplace route removes those hurdles. You can choose an area, see the delivery method before you pay and buy from verified sellers without any membership, which is how most overseas visitors reach the Europa-Park Stadion for a Leverkusen visit.
Five factors drive resale prices for this 2026/27 meeting: seat location, demand, fixture timing, competition context and hospitality tier. Central seats in the main West Stand cost well above the upper corners, while a Saturday slot against a top-half regular lifts demand in every section. Prices tend to firm up once the kick-off time is fixed, and a race for European places can raise the stakes for both sides.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier / less central | £75 – £140 | Buyers who want to be inside the ground at a lower outlay | Upper North Stand and corner positions with a clear, elevated view |
| Longside standard | £100 – £180 | Fans who want a side-on view of the whole pitch | East Stand lower and upper tiers away from halfway |
| Lower tier / central | £130 – £240+ | Supporters who want to be close to the action | Lower West or East Stand near the halfway line |
| Premium seating | £180 – £320+ | Buyers after a central main-stand view | West Stand seats near the tunnel and dugouts |
| Hospitality / VIP | £280 – £650+ | Corporate guests and special occasions | Lounge dining with seats in the West Stand |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
The gap between face value and resale is wider here than many buyers expect. Club prices for 2025/26 ran from roughly €15 to €20 for standing and €35 to €60 for most seats, with hospitality from around €150, but those prices only apply to members who win a ticket. Resale prices reflect how many buyers are chasing a small number of released seats.
Standing places on the South Stand are rarely available on resale, and they are not a sensible choice for visiting fans anyway. Most listings you will see are seated tickets in the West, East and North Stands, plus the away section for Leverkusen supporters.
The Europa-Park Stadion opened on 7 October 2021 on the north-western side of Freiburg, replacing the Dreisamstadion as the club's home. It is a compact, rectangular ground with stands close to the pitch, which keeps sightlines sharp and the noise contained. A solar roof sits above the stands, one of the features that marks it out as a modern build.
The South Stand is a single-tier home terrace, the West Stand is the main stand with the lounges and the tunnel, and the East and North Stands run in two tiers. Compare positions on the Europa-Park Stadion seating plan before you buy, as the difference between a corner seat and a halfway-line seat matters on both price and view.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Stand (home terrace) | Freiburg supporters chasing atmosphere | Lower | Single-tier standing terrace for around 8,000 home fans and the club's ultras; not for visiting colours |
| West Stand (main stand) | Buyers who want central views near the tunnel | Upper | Houses the business lounges, boxes and media positions; central blocks command the highest prices |
| East Stand lower | Fans who want to be near the pitch on the longside | Mid | Calmer seated area facing the main stand; good for neutrals |
| East Stand upper | Buyers who prefer an elevated tactical view | Lower to mid | Second tier with clear views across the whole pitch |
| North Stand | Value-focused buyers behind the goal | Lower to mid | Two tiers facing the home terrace; away supporters occupy the corner closest to the East Stand |
| Away section (north-east corner) | Leverkusen supporters | Mid | Across both tiers in the corner between the North and East Stands, with standing and seated areas; recent Leverkusen visits used blocks N5 to N7 and N15 to N17 via entrance E4 |
Neutral and undecided fans are best served in the East Stand or the outer West Stand. You get a side-on view of the South Stand in full voice without being part of either end. Mixed groups of home and away supporters should stick to a neutral longside listing and keep club colours to a minimum.
Even if you are not standing on it, the South Stand shapes the afternoon. The terrace is converted to seating for European fixtures, but on Bundesliga days it is a wall of home supporters, and longside seats in the East and West Stands give you the clearest view of it in full voice.
Visiting fans are asked to wear neutral clothing or their own team's colours only in the away section. Leverkusen colours in home areas, particularly near the South Stand, are likely to draw stewards' attention, so buy in the away corner if you plan to wear red and black.
The club provides dedicated information for fans with disabilities, and accessible spaces are managed directly by SC Freiburg. Resale listings rarely include wheelchair positions, so buyers who need accessible seating should contact the club before committing to a general ticket.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Business Lounge | Groups of friends and first-time hospitality guests | The largest hospitality area in the stadium, on the ground floor with direct access to the seats, five buffet stations and regional catering |
| Brunner Lounge | Couples and small client groups | Themed SC Freiburg and Black Forest areas, four buffet stations and selected regional wines |
| Premium Lounge | Buyers who want the club's top tier | Table service, live cooking stations and catering from Michelin-starred chefs of the Jeunes Restaurateurs group |
| Boxes | Corporate groups and celebrations | Private 23m² boxes for up to 10 guests with dedicated staff and direct access to business seating |
Hospitality at the Europa-Park Stadion is concentrated in the West Stand, and the catering leans heavily on regional producers and Baden wines. The Business Lounge also stays open after the final whistle for guests across the hospitality range, which makes it easier to let the crowds clear before heading for the tram.
Premium Lounge guests can also take part in meet and greets with players and club representatives, while the Brunner Lounge includes access to the players' lounge area for family and friends. These touches matter for client entertaining, so confirm which lounge a listing covers before you pay.
When comparing hospitality listings, look closely at the lounge name, arrival time and seat location. Two packages at similar prices can differ widely in what they include, from a buffet with a standard seat to table service and a central view. Groups of four or more should buy early, as shared tables thin out well before matchday.
| Delivery Type | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Print@home ticket | Confirm the PDF arrives in good time; the barcode can be scanned from a printed copy or from your phone screen |
| Mobile e-ticket | Make sure the ticket opens on your phone before you travel and that the screen brightness is high enough to scan |
| Mobile transfer | Use the same name and email as your order, then accept the transfer as soon as it lands |
| Paper ticket or collection | Note the delivery address or collection point and allow for postal delays close to the match |
Read the listing notes before buying so you know which delivery method applies and when the tickets will arrive. Tickets issued as print@home can require passenger registration, and the name used there should match the ID you carry.
Bring valid photo ID and charge your phone fully before setting off. A flat battery at the turnstile is the most common entry problem with digital tickets, so a power bank is worth the space in your pocket.
The stadium opens two hours before kick-off. Bags larger than A3 are not allowed, smaller bags slow the queue and there is only a very limited storage area at the away entrance for €2. Food and drink stands accept both cash and cards, and fans visibly under the influence may be refused entry.
Getting there is easy. Match tickets include free travel on all RVF public transport lines from five hours before kick-off until the end of service, as long as you carry the ticket. A dedicated tram stop serves the stadium, the special matchday line runs from the city, and around 3,700 bicycle parking spaces surround the ground.
The free travel only applies with the original match ticket, and print@home tickets that need passenger registration also need matching ID at the start of the journey. Plan to reach the stadium 60 to 90 minutes before kick-off, as trams fill quickly in the final hour and security checks take longer when queues build.
Drivers should note that stadium parking is not available to away fans, who are directed to Park and Ride or the trade fair grounds on Madisonallee. After the final whistle, the tram queues can build quickly; letting the first rush clear for 15 to 20 minutes usually makes the journey back calmer.
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Step1
Find the fixture
Open the Freiburg vs Leverkusen listing for Matchday 23 and confirm the date, venue and competition before going further.
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Set up your account
Create an account using the name and email you want on the order, since ticket transfers and entry details are tied to them.
Step3
Filter by area
Narrow the listings by stand or category. Leverkusen fans should look only at the away section in the north-east corner.
Step4
Choose quantity and seating
Select how many tickets you need and look for listings that confirm seats together if you are buying for a group.
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Read the listing notes
Confirm the delivery method, whether the ticket is seated or standing and whether it sits in a home or away area.
Step6
Pay securely
Complete your purchase through the encrypted payment process and keep your order number somewhere easy to find.
Step7
Watch for confirmation
An order confirmation arrives by email, followed by delivery details as the match approaches. Digital tickets often arrive in the final days before the game.
Step8
Follow your order to the turnstile
Use track order to follow delivery progress, then load your tickets and take the tram to the stadium.
Overseas buyers should favour print@home or mobile delivery, which avoids postal risk and puts the ticket straight on your phone. Remember that your match ticket also covers local public transport on the day, so keep it to hand from the moment you leave your hotel. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg is the closest major airport, with Frankfurt, Stuttgart and Zurich also within reach by train, and Freiburg's main station connects to the stadium tram network. Groups should confirm seats together before paying, since split seats are hard to fix inside a sold-out ground.
Bundesliga dates move for television, so a Saturday in February can still become a Friday evening or a Sunday once the schedule is published. Book flexible hotels in Freiburg or nearby Basel where you can, and avoid non-refundable train tickets until the slot is confirmed. If late February does not suit, Leverkusen's European home nights, such as Bayer Leverkusen vs Marseille in the Europa League, offer another way to see the Werkself this season.
Freiburg and Leverkusen have shared the Bundesliga for most of the last two decades, but this fixture found a new edge after the move to the Europa-Park Stadion in 2021. The new ground arrived as Freiburg became a regular European participant, and the gap between the clubs on the pitch has narrowed with it. Freiburg won the first game between the sides at their new home, and Leverkusen have not won here since their title season.
Before 2021, meetings in Freiburg took place at the Dreisamstadion, a tight, traditional ground beside the river Dreisam in the east of the city. The move across town brought a larger crowd, a bigger home terrace and a louder setting, and the results at the new ground have been far more open.
The pattern since 2023 has been late drama. Leverkusen edged a 3-2 win in March 2024 on their way to an unbeaten league title, and the next two visits both produced stoppage-time or near-stoppage-time equalisers. Twenty goals in five games at this ground tells you why neutral demand keeps climbing.
That run explains why neutral buyers now circle this fixture early. The return game in the Rhineland, the Bayer Leverkusen vs SC Freiburg fixture, will add fresh context before the sides meet again in Freiburg.
The figures below cover all Bundesliga meetings at the Europa-Park Stadion with SC Freiburg as hosts, from December 2021 to March 2026.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 5 |
| SC Freiburg wins | 1 |
| Bayer Leverkusen wins | 1 |
| Draws | 3 |
| SC Freiburg goals | 10 |
| Bayer Leverkusen goals | 10 |
| Biggest SC Freiburg win | 2-1 |
| Biggest Bayer Leverkusen win | 2-3 |
| First Bundesliga meeting in scope | 19 December 2021 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 7 March 2026 |
Source: totals calculated from the verified match-by-match results below, cross-referenced against ESPN, bundesliga.com and fussballdaten.de.
The record could hardly be more even: one win each, three draws and ten goals apiece. An average of four goals per game is a strong case for securing seats early.
Every Bundesliga game between the sides at the Europa-Park Stadion, newest first, with scores shown home side first.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 07 Mar 2026 | SC Freiburg 3-3 Bayer Leverkusen |
| 04 May 2025 | SC Freiburg 2-2 Bayer Leverkusen |
| 17 Mar 2024 | SC Freiburg 2-3 Bayer Leverkusen |
| 26 Feb 2023 | SC Freiburg 1-1 Bayer Leverkusen |
| 19 Dec 2021 | SC Freiburg 2-1 Bayer Leverkusen |
Source: results verified across ESPN, bundesliga.com, Sports Mole and fussballdaten.de match records.
Yes, through a verified resale marketplace, because member presales take most of the available seats before general sale.
Shortly after the kick-off time is confirmed tends to work well, as you know the final slot and still have a wide choice of seats.
The north-east corner between the North and East Stands, reached through the guest entrance on that side of the ground.
Yes, a valid match ticket covers regional buses and trams on matchday, so keep it with you for the journey home.
Choose a neutral longside listing marked as seats together and leave club colours at the hotel for the afternoon.
Sources: Bundesliga 2026/27 fixture schedule, SC Freiburg official ticketing, hospitality and visiting supporter information, Bayer 04 Leverkusen away fan information, bundesliga.com, ESPN and Sports Mole match reports, fussballdaten.de and Football Ground Guide.