Team
Bayer Leverkusen
About Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Fußball GmbH is a German professional football club based in Leverkusen, North Rhine-Westphalia. Founded in 1904 by Bayer pharmaceutical company employees, the club has played its home matches at the BayArena since the stadium opened in 1958.
Bayer Leverkusen won its first Bundesliga title in the 2023-24 season, completing the campaign unbeaten — the first club to do so in Bundesliga history. The club has won the UEFA Cup once (1988) and the DFB-Pokal once (1993), and reached the UEFA Champions League final in 2002.
Schedule snapshot
Bayer Leverkusen appears in 0 matches in the current catalogue, with 0 upcoming fixtures and coverage across 0 competitions. Listings are normalised from broadcaster schedule pages to a single country-by-channel format.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Bayer Leverkusen play its home matches?
Bayer Leverkusen plays at the BayArena in Leverkusen, the club's home since 1958 (renovated 2009). The stadium has a capacity of around 30,000.
When did Bayer Leverkusen first win the Bundesliga?
Bayer Leverkusen won its first Bundesliga title in the 2023-24 season, completing the league campaign unbeaten — the first club in Bundesliga history to do so.
Why is Bayer Leverkusen sometimes called 'Neverkusen'?
Before its 2023-24 title, Bayer Leverkusen was nicknamed 'Neverkusen' or 'Vizekusen' in German football media because the club finished as runners-up so often without winning a top trophy. The 2023-24 title ended that narrative.
References
Historical and identity details are sourced from official club and competition records listed below.