History and description

The venue was originally built with a capacity of 50,000 and was the home of FC Bayern Munich, who played their first competitive match here on 7 September 1954 against Stuttgarter Kickers. The stadium was renovated in 2005 and again in 2016 with the replacement of the existing east stand. It now has a capacity of 73,000. BayArena, originally called Ulrich-Haberland-Stadion, is a stadium that replaced Bayer's previous home Bayer Sportplatz. The venue was originally built with a capacity of 50,000 and was the home of FC Bayern Munich from 1954 to 2004. In 2005, BayArena underwent renovations that increased its capacity to 73,000. The stadium underwent another renovation in 2016 that replaced an existing east stand and increased the stadium's capacity to 83,000. The first match played there was between 1. FC Köln and Borussia Mönchengladbach on the 2nd of August 1958.

When Bayer promoted to the Bundesliga in 1979, they built a new temporary East Stand. Though more significant improvements were needed to successfully compete at the highest level, this stand proved to be a successful step in the right direction.

In 1986, the club undertook a redevelopment program that included the reconstruction of a new West Stand, continued construction of the East Stand, and was finally completed with both ends.

In 1997, the works were completed and the stadium was able to hold a capacity of 22,500 people. One year later, in 1998, the stadium's name was changed to BayArena.

A new BayArena, however, soon turned out to be too small for the increasing fanbase of the club, and as a result an expansion project was announced costing ?70 million.

This caused the capacity of the stadium to be increased from 16,000 to 40,000. Construction of the new building began in 2007 and included the addition of an extra tier, conversion of part of the seats into standing places, and construction of a new roof. This has resulted in an increase in stadium capacity from 16,000 to 40,000.

The roof supports itself from the exterior of the stadium, which means that future capacity increases will be relatively easy.

How to get to the BayArena

It is a large, modern arena that has hosted concerts and sporting events. Even though the stadium lies adjacent to the A1, it does not have its own exit. The stadium is best reached from the A3. Take exit 24 Leverkusen and turn east onto the Willy Brandt Ring. Turn left onto the Kalkstraße, turn left again onto the Gustav-Heinemann-Straße, and, after passing underneath the A3, right onto the Bismarckstraße.

Alternatively, take exit 22 Leverkusen-Opladen, turn right onto the Bonner Straße, direct right again onto the Europaring, go under the A3 and left onto the Bismarckstraße. Continue for about a kilometre and, after having gone underneath the A1, you will reach the stadium.

The BayArena is located about 10 minutes away from a S-Bahn stop in Leverkusen, which is served by line 6. The trip from Cologne and Düsseldorf takes about half an hour.

Can one take a train from Cologne's main railway station and get off at Leverkusen Schlebusch station? Yes, this can be done in just 15 minutes by taking the train to Leverkusen and then getting off at Schlebusch station. From there it is a short walk to the stadium.

Address: Bismarckstraße 122, 51373 Leverkusen

Eat, drink, and sleep near the BayArena

The BayArena is located in a residential neighbourhood in Leverkusen, Germany. It is a small arena that does not have any surrounding attractions. However, Leverkusen's city centre is only a 15-minute walk away. While the BayArena may not be one of Germany's most attractive cities, it does have a few restaurants and bars to choose from. If you are looking to stay close to the BayArena, Hotel Lindner Bayarena will serve you perfectly. It is located inside the stadium building, which makes it a great choice if you want to be close to all the action. Other nearby choices include BestWestern Hotel Leverkusen and Hotel Brauhaus Manforter Hof. There is also an Ibis Hotel in Leverkusen's center which is slightly cheaper. Click here for an overview of hotels near the BayArena.

If you have more time on your hands, you can also consider staying in Cologne or Düsseldorf, great cities with more to offer. And take the S-Bahn to the stadium for the match.

Bayer Leverkusen Tickets

Tickets for Bayer 04 Leverkusen games can be bought online, by phone, or in person at one of the Bayer 04 stores. The BayArena store is located at the BayArena and the other store is located at Wiesdorfer Platz 9 in Leverkusen's center. Bayer 04 sometimes sells out home games, but usually tickets are easy to get in advance.

Bayer have created three pricing categories for their home matches. Upper-tier tickets for category C games range from ?17.00 to ?32.00, while central seats at the main stand cost between ?32.00 and ?68.00. Standing remains the same price at ?15.00 for all categories of games.

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BayArena stadium tours

The Bayer 04 stadium tours offer visitors the chance to see the dressing rooms, players' tunnel, press room, dugouts, and VIP areas. Some tours run a few times per month, while others run a dozen or more times during the course of the year. Dates for these tours are usually announced on the BayArena website. There are also special tours available on matchdays.

Requests for tours must be made by phone or email. The tour costs 10 euros.

Photos of the BayArena

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Useful Internet links

Bayer04.de - Official website of Bayer 04 Leverkusen Leverkusen.de - Official website of the city of Leverkusen VRR.de - Information on public transport in the Rhein-Ruhr area Bahn.de - Check train times and fare information Everything runs smoothly here, with a relaxed and family-friendly atmosphere. You are able to use your credit card everywhere without needing to carry around stadium cards. The view from upper seats is great, and there is enough terrace action to keep you entertained.

I went to see Leverkusen vs Leipzig in October. I travelled from Dusseldorf by train to Leverkusen and then walked through the local park to get to the BayArena.

Everything runs smoothly here and the atmosphere is very relaxed and family-friendly. You can use your credit card everywhere so there's no need for those pesky stadium cards. The view from upper seats is great and enough terrace action to keep you entertained.

After I got on the same train to Cologne, I found that the stadium was very nice and modern. The friendly fans were welcoming and it was easy to find places to eat and drink. You can not use cash inside the ground, only cards are accepted. After the game, you can return your card to get your money back.

You are not allowed to use cash inside the stadium. Only cards are accepted(you need to get one card and load it with cash). You can return this card after the game to get your money back.

I have recently seen your new stadium and I am sad to see the old ground structure has gone. I loved the fact that your old floodlights were outside the ground on huge poles leaning in and above the away supporters heads in the ground were ceiling heaters, like the old electric coiled bars you used to see in household electric bar fires. Now our Highbury Ground has gone too, but I will never forget it. I keep an eye on your results and your my favourite club after Arsenal. Best wishes to all staff, players and fans Derek.

I recently saw your new stadium and I'm sad that your old ground structure has gone. I loved the fact that your old floodlights were outside the ground on huge poles leaning in and above the away supporters heads. The ceiling heaters were like the old electric coiled bars you used to see in household electric bar fires. Now our Highbury Ground has gone too, but I'll never forget it. I keep an eye on your results and you're my favorite club after Arsenal.

Best wishes to all staff, players and fans

Derek

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