Tickets went on open sale at noon on Tuesday 29 November.
The stadium opens two hours before the friendly kicks off at 11.00 CET. The Christmas market on the piazza in the West Stand at the BayArena will start at the same time and is open to anyone with a ticket for the friendly against Zürich. The ticket for the friendly at the Ulrich Haberland Stadium includes a free non-alcoholic drink. The Premium Lounge at the BayArena opens at 12.30 CET with entertainment for families and children.
After the match against the Swiss champions, there will be an exclusive autograph session for members of the Löwenclub and the Teens club (registration via email to loewenclub@bayer04.de).
Further highlights include a press conference exclusively for Club members (registration via email to club@bayer04.de) and a children's press conference exclusive for members of the Löwenclub and the Teens club (registration via email to loewenclub@bayer04.de). Werkself players will field questions from Bayer 04 members. Afterwards there will be time for one or two photos and autographs before the events carry on on the piazza, including Christmas carols.
Do you want to benefit from these and other exclusive offers but are not yet a member at Bayer 04? No problem. You can register here.
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