Bayer Leverkusen kicks off preseason with summer schedule 2026. The team is currently 5th in the Bundesliga table with 52 points and 15 wins from 29 games.
Bayer Leverkusen summer schedule 2026 at a glance
The team started preparation for the 2026/27 season on July 14, during the World Cup 2026.
Early start for Bayer Leverkusen
For new coach Carles Martínez Novell, it was important not to waste any time. Bayer Leverkusen started preparation on July 14, just four days before the first test match against Sportfreunde Baumberg (7:0). The team also won the second test against Kickers Offenbach with 3:1.
Bayer Leverkusen training camp in Blankenhain
After another test match against FC Carl Zeiss Jena on August 1, the team will travel to the Bayer Leverkusen training camp 2026 in Blankenhain, Thuringia. There, the team will work intensively on the basics for the new season until August 7.
Bayer Leverkusen test matches in August
The final phase of preparation begins with the return from the training camp and includes several test matches against high-class opponents. One of the sporting highlights of the preparation follows directly after the return from Thuringia. On August 8, Bayer Leverkusen will host the official season opening in the BayArena. The focus is on the test match against FC Sevilla. The traditional club is one of the most successful teams in Spain and should be one of the most challenging opponents of the summer preparation.
