BayArena tickets: Information, prices and news

The BayArena is a football stadium in Leverkusen and home to the “Werkself”. With around 30,000 seats, the stadium is not one of the largest venues in Germany. Nevertheless, the arena has some special features that are unique in Germany.

In our guide to the former Ulrich-Haberland-Stadion, you will find all the important tips on buying tickets for Bayer Leverkusen home matches, as well as interesting information about the BayArena itself. Because we are sure that there are some facts about the Bayer Leverkusen stadium that even true fans don’t know yet.

Current BayArena Tickets

After an unforgettable 2023/24 season, all fans want to see Bayer Leverkusen live in the stadium. The demand for tickets for the BayArena has therefore skyrocketed. But it’s not just in the league that a full house can be expected. The DFB Cup and the Champions League will also see a great atmosphere at the Werkself’s home matches.

If you are also looking for tickets for the BayArena and would like to experience the team live, we have summarised selected home matches for you here:

Ticket information for the Bayer Leverkusen Stadium

With 30,210 seats, the Bayer Leverkusen Stadium is one of the smaller football arenas in the German Bundesliga. If you want to watch a match live, you basically have the choice between standing and seating. What immediately catches the eye is that there are “only” 4,000 standing places in the former Ulrich Haberland Stadium. In this respect, Leverkusen is in last place in the Bundesliga.

Since the 2023/24 season, there has also been a family block in the BayArena again. This is located in sectors A1 to A3 on the south-east side of the stadium. Excitement is not only guaranteed on the pitch. Among other things, there will be a meeting with the mascot and interactive stations for the younger guests.

The guest sector at Bayer Leverkusen Stadium is located in the curve between the south and west stands. On the opposite side, the North Stand, is the fan block for all fans of the Werkself. Visibility restrictions due to flags and choreos are to be expected in these areas.

Tickets for the BayArena can be purchased in advance before the match day. As a rule, tickets are only released in advance for season ticket holders and club members. Tickets only go on sale to the general public in a second pre-sale phase. The best way to buy tickets is via the BayArena online shop.

Stadium tour and events at the former Ulrich Haberland Stadium: an overview

After winning the league title in the 2023/24 season, many fans naturally want to take a look behind the scenes at the BayArena. After all, the home of Bayer Leverkusen has a few surprises in store and you will discover areas that are not normally accessible to fans. A public stadium tour lasts around 90 minutes and admission costs €10 per person. Tickets can be booked directly online for the respective date.

You will discover all the Bayer Leverkusen Stadium stands, pay a visit to the fan pub “SCHWADBUD” and take a look into the catacombs of the arena. For even more intense moments, you can also book a matchday tour. This 45-minute tour includes a visit to the sidelines and the coaches’ bench. The matchday tour is available in several languages and also costs €10 per person.

Legend tours with Rüdiger Vollborn also take place from time to time. In three hours, you will discover almost every corner of the BayArena. To stay informed about current dates, you should sign up for the newsletter. Demand is high and the tours are not always available.

Various events are also occasionally organised at the Bayer Leverkusen Stadium. However, major concerts are rarely on the programme. Most of the events at the stadium are corporate or larger private parties.

Visitor information for the BayArena

On match days, the BayArena opens its doors two hours before kick-off. For security reasons, no items larger than an A4 sheet of paper may be taken into the stadium. Umbrellas or larger rucksacks can be handed in at the service points outside the stadium. The fee for this is only one euro. If you would like to take posters you have made yourself, they must not be larger than A3 format. For fire safety reasons, larger posters will be removed at the entrance control.

There is a special service for wheelchair users, deaf and blind people at the former Ulrich Haberland Stadium. A comprehensive inclusion concept will enable all Bayer Leverkusen fans to enjoy an intensive stadium experience. A total of over 100 seats are available for people with disabilities. However, many tickets are already sold out via season tickets. Only a few seats will therefore go on sale. It pays to be quick here.

Tickets for people with disabilities can only be reserved by telephone or e-mail. There is a dedicated contact person from the club who will take care of the fans’ concerns. Of course, there are also special car parks around the BayArena for people with disabilities.

VIP tickets for the Bayer Leverkusen Stadium

26 boxes and several VIP areas offer fans enough space for an exclusive football experience in the BayArena. The hospitality area can be used for 120 minutes before and after kick-off. A comprehensive premium service awaits you for a total of almost six hours. The approximately 2,000 VIP guests have their own parking spaces within walking distance of the Bayer Leverkusen Stadium.

In addition to comprehensive catering and a drinks service, hostesses are also available. This means that fans do not have to worry about getting one of the coveted taxis themselves after the match. All VIP areas are non-smoking, but there are special areas for smokers.

Gaming Lounge: The Gaming Lounge is certainly a particularly exciting VIP area for all gamblers. Here you can merge the worlds of EA FC and real football. Meet up with the eSports pros from Bayer Leverkusen, play a match on the PlayStation at half-time and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere.

Barmenia Lounge: In the VIP area on the south stand, you will not only experience football highlights, but also culinary delights. The upholstered business seats behind the panoramic glass front promise the best view.

Interesting facts about the BayArena

The BayArena has only borne its current name since 1998. In the course of the renovation at that time, the former Ulrich Haberland Stadium was also named after the main sponsor. Although the BayArena is not the largest stadium in the Bundesliga, it has always been a leader in terms of innovation.

At the time, the Bayer Leverkusen Stadium was the first arena in the whole of Europe with an integrated McDonald’s. However, the fast food outlet has since moved to the other side of the street. Since 1998, however, a hotel has characterised the exterior of the stadium. The four-star accommodation offers, among other things, a suite with a glass front overlooking the pitch. In 1999, a grandstand heating system was retrofitted, making the BayArena the first heated stadium in Germany. However, the radiant heaters were removed again in 2009 for sustainability reasons.

The stadium was built in 1956, and after a two-year construction phase, “the old Haberland” finally had to make way for the new venue. Just 10 years after the opening of the Ulrich Haberland Stadium, however, there was a significant problem. A floodlight mast was broken in the course of a violent storm and Bayer Leverkusen played with only three floodlights for several years.

After promotion in 1979, the stadium was rebuilt from scratch after just 20 years. Only the south stand remained unchanged in its basic structure. The BayArena was then modernised again in 1990 and 2009. In 1988, Bayer Leverkusen celebrated winning the UEFA Cup in its own stadium. In 2024, the first German championship title was added, which was celebrated at the home match against Bremen on 14 April.

Due to its comparatively low capacity, the BayArena has not yet been part of any major football events in Germany. Neither the 2006 World Cup nor the 2024 European Championships will be staged at Bayer Leverkusen’s home stadium.

How to get to the Bayer Leverkusen Stadium

There will be traffic obstructions around the BayArena on match day as the road layout will be changed. If travelling by car, fans are asked to use the free shuttle bus parking spaces at Kurtekotten. From here, you can easily take the bus to the stadium and back again after the final whistle. Although the former Ulrich-Haberland-Stadion is located directly on the A1 and A3 motorways, there are hardly any car parks in the immediate vicinity.

If you are travelling to Leverkusen by train, shuttle buses also run from Leverkusen Mitte station to the BayArena. Alternatively, you can also reach the Bayer Leverkusen Stadium after a 20-minute walk.