Leverkusen details stadium safety for Stuttgart fans at BayArena

Bayer Leverkusen has implemented extensive safety measures for Saturday's Bundesliga home game against VfB Stuttgart, with away fans set to travel to a sold-out away section.

Bayer Leverkusen will host VfB Stuttgart at the BayArena on Saturday and has published detailed safety and stadium regulations for the expected away fans. Die Werkself is preparing for an important matchday.

Fan Travel and Allocation

The full away section capacity for VfB supporters is sold out. The visiting fans are travelling between their club's cup match and a Champions League fixture. The VfB fan liaisons along with staff from the fan project will be present in Leverkusen as points of contact.

Stadium Access and Safety Checks

The BayArena opens its gates in the afternoon. From that time, random intensive checks and alcohol tests may be conducted. An official notice expressed the wish that a person from fan support or the fan project is always present during the intensive check. For tifo material, there is a separate control point next to the entrances to the guest area. A maximum of five people per material group are granted access. After inspection, backpacks and bags must be deposited in a container. Adhesive tape is limited to a certain number of rolls and may only be brought in through the tifo entrance. Spare batteries for megaphones can be left with the security service and exchanged if needed.

Special attention is being paid to the away standing area. A VfB fan liaison said that at the start of the season, the security department installed a device on the fence of the guest standing area. This device is intended to prevent climbing over the fence. In principle, a liberal approach is taken towards fan materials. The liaison added that as long as nothing happens, the fans can bring almost everything, within the legal and possible framework. In case of abuse, such as through pyrotechnics, drastic restrictions threaten the following year. Smuggling banners and posters is considered an attempt to deceive and leads to expulsion from the stadium.

Parking for cars and vans or minibuses is available, as are accessible parking spaces. The VfB fan mobile will not be in Leverkusen. After the game, fans are asked to fill out the fan project's away questionnaire. The LUISA awareness concept is present in the stadium. Further travel information is available on the club's official BayArena page.

For Bayer Leverkusen, the match is an important step in the fight for European places. Leverkusen's next Bundesliga assignment is away to 1. FC Köln.