OPERATIONAL BRIEF: LEVERKUSEN
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LAST UPDATED: 13/03 12:02 AM
Leverkusen is standard. Beer €4.50-€5.50. Inside BayArena: Bitburger (Cashless).
LAST UPDATED: 19/01 10:08 AM
10°C | RAIN, PARTIALLY CLOUDY
7.6°C - 11.5°C
LAST UPDATED: 11/03 8:01 PM
UPCOMING OPERATIONS IN LEVERKUSEN
OPERATIONAL MAP
Stadium access – BayArena
GETTING TO THE GROUND
S-Bahn S6 to 'Leverkusen Mitte'. 10 min walk through park to stadium. Match ticket includes VRR/VRS transport.
Warning: Do not drive to the stadium. Use the Shuttle Bus from 'Kurtekotten' if driving.
Modern circular stadium (30,000). Away fans in South-West Corner (SG1-SG5). Entrance via Bismarckstraße. Standing and Seats.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Bags larger than A4
- Power banks
- Double pole flags (often)
CRITICAL
View is excellent. Concourse open. Roof covers all. Cashless payment only.
Exit routes & evacuation
Walk back to Leverkusen Mitte (Shuttle buses to station not needed, it's close).
Exit via Bismarckstraße gates.
MISSION LOGISTICS
Hub
Cologne/Bonn (CGN) / Düsseldorf (DUS)
Transfer
Train S6 directly links both cities via Leverkusen. DUS is slightly closer.
Tip
Transport is free with match ticket in whole region.
RECOMMENDED ZONE
Cologne (Köln) or Düsseldorf. Leverkusen itself is industrial with little nightlife. Stay in Cologne and take the S-Bahn (20 mins).
RECOMMENDED
Cologne / Düsseldorf offers good transport links and is generally safe for away supporters.
TACTICAL INTEL
GATHERING POINT
CENTRAL MEETING POINT
Leverkusen Mitte Station
Meeting point for the walk to the ground. Or meet in Cologne (Dom).
POLICE PROFILE
PROFESSIONAL
German police are efficient. Leverkusen is low risk usually. Cologne derby (Rheinderby) is the exception.