Overview

• Bayer Leverkusen risks losing its Bundesliga license as the planned rerouting of the Autobahn A1 will cover parts of its current training grounds and parking facilities near the BayArena.
• The club has proposed a 22-hectare campus in Monheim, 8.5 kilometers from its current site, as the only viable option after evaluating over 70 locations.
• The proposed campus includes 12.5 football pitches and support facilities to centralize operations for the first team, women’s, and youth squads.
• To meet DFL licensing requirements, Bayer must secure all necessary permits by the end of 2026 and begin construction by early 2027 to vacate the current site by mid-2029.
• CEO Fernando Carro has emphasized the project’s critical importance, but challenges remain due to Germany’s complex permitting process for sports infrastructure.