By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Bayer Leverkusen announce friendlies against Nottingham Forest and Newcastle

Bayer 04 Leverkusen will face Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United in their final pre-season friendlies ahead of the 2026/27 season.
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Bayer Leverkusen will travel to England for two friendlies ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.

The Bundesliga outfit announced on Thursday that they will face Nottingham Forest on 12 August at 20:45 CET at the City Ground.

Leverkusen will then travel further north to conclude their English tour with a match against Newcastle United on 15 August at 16:00 CET at St James’ Park.

Die Werkself have previously confirmed pre-season friendlies against Oberliga side Sportfreunde Baumberg (18 July), Regionalliga clubs Kickers Offenbach (25 July) and FC Carl Zeiss Jena (1 August), as well as La Liga side Sevilla FC (8 August).

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