Bayer Leverkusen
The works team of Bayer, which won its first Bundesliga title in 2023/24 without losing a single game. Here is a quick profile, the club’s fixtures, results and league table, its honours and its biggest rivals.
Bayer Leverkusen fixtures and results
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RB LeipzigBundesliga table
Computed from full-time results, 2026/27 season. Updated Thu 5 Nov, 11:34 UTC| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bayern Munich | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | +19 | 18 | |
| 2 | Borussia Dortmund | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | +8 | 18 | |
| 3 | SC Freiburg | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | +8 | 16 | |
| 4 | RB Leipzig | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | +11 | 15 | |
| 5 | Werder Bremen | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | +3 | 15 | |
| 6 | Bayer Leverkusen | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | +2 | 13 | |
| 7 |  SV 07 Elversberg | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 13 | |
| 8 |  Eintracht Frankfurt | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -5 | 11 | |
| 9 | FSV Mainz | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 10 | |
| 10 |  FC Augsburg | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | +3 | 9 | |
| 11 | VfB Stuttgart | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -1 | 9 | |
| 12 | TSG Hoffenheim | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -2 | 9 | |
| 13 | 1. FC Cologne | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -3 | 9 | |
| 14 | SC Paderborn 07 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -3 | 9 | |
| 15 |  Hamburger SV | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -12 | 9 | |
| 16 |  Union Berlin | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | -12 | 7 | |
| 17 |  Schalke 04 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -5 | 6 | |
| 18 | Borussia Monchengladbach | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -11 | 4 |
About Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer 04 Leverkusen were founded in 1904 by employees of the Bayer pharmaceutical company, which gives the team its nickname, Die Werkself, the works eleven. The club plays at the BayArena in red and black.
For decades Leverkusen were known as a strong side that fell short in the big finals, earning the label Vizekusen after finishing second in the Bundesliga several times and losing the 2002 Champions League final to Real Madrid. That changed in 2023/24, when the club won the Bundesliga for the first time without losing a game in the league, and also won the DFB-Pokal for a domestic double.
Honours
Major trophies| Competition | Titles | Winning years |
|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 1 | 2023/24 (unbeaten) |
| DFB-Pokal | 2 | 1992/93, 2023/24 |
| UEFA Cup | 1 | 1987/88 |
| Champions League (runners-up) | 1 | 2001/02 |
Rivals
1. FC Köln
The Rhineland derby against Köln is Leverkusen’s most important local fixture, between two clubs separated by only a short distance on the Rhine.
Borussia Mönchengladbach
The clash with Mönchengladbach is another regional rivalry from the Rhine area.
Bayer Leverkusen FAQs
Where do Bayer Leverkusen play their home games?
At the BayArena in Leverkusen, which holds around 30,000 spectators.
When did Bayer Leverkusen win the Bundesliga?
In 2023/24, the club’s first title. Leverkusen went through the whole league season unbeaten.
Why are Bayer Leverkusen called Die Werkself?
The name means the works eleven. The club was founded by workers of the Bayer company.
Who are Leverkusen’s biggest rivals?
1. FC Köln, in the Rhineland derby, are the main local rivals.
Where can I follow Bayer Leverkusen fixtures and results?
The fixtures and results section above shows the next five matches and the last five results, with kick-off times in your own timezone. The full list is on our Bundesliga page.