Augsburg face Werder Bremen with new safety measures in place

FC Augsburg travel to face Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga on Saturday, 19 September 2026. Kick-off at the Weserstadion is at 15:30 for the fourth matchday of the 2026/27 season. The Fuggerstädter meet the team in tenth place while sitting third in the table themselves with seven points from three games, just two points off the top.

The match is completely sold out, with no tickets available on general sale. Werder Bremen explicitly warns against buying tickets from unauthorised platforms like Viagogo or from black market sellers at the box office plaza, as these will be blocked. Secure resale is only possible via the club's official ticket exchange. For entry this season, only the new plastic cards are valid; mobile ticket holders must download their tickets to a wallet app in advance.

Safety via App

A key feature of the match preparations is the introduction of the digital safety app SafeNow. Werder Bremen is the first Bundesliga club to implement this extension. The entire Weserstadion, including outdoor areas and car parks, is designated a SafeNow Zone. Fans who feel unsafe or witness a situation requiring assistance can alert security personnel in real time via the app, which enables precise location tracking of the individual in need.

Traffic and Travel

Fans are advised to arrive early to avoid long queues at the entry gates. The stadium opens to visitors at 14:00. A traffic regulation from Bremen's Office for Roads and Traffic remains in effect. Access to the stadium via Franz-Böhmert-Straße is fully restricted for incoming and outgoing traffic from two and a half hours before kick-off until the match begins. Car parks P2 and P2A can only be accessed via the eastern ramp during this period.

A supervised bicycle parking area is available for cyclists. Capacity is limited to a maximum of 50 bicycles, costing three euros per bike. The parking area is open from two and a half hours before kick-off until one hour after the final whistle and is monitored throughout.

Catering and Prices

Prices for drinks like water, soft drinks, and beer have remained largely unchanged for the 2026/27 Bundesliga season. Moderate adjustments have been made to some food items like the stadium sausage or wine spritzer due to rising energy and personnel costs. A bratwurst now costs €4.30, a currywurst €4.50, and a portion of fries €4.00. Deposit bottles can be returned for cash at mobile deposit stations, the box office plaza, or beverage wagons after the match. A deposit refund is not possible for pure digital Girocards via ApplePay or GooglePay, but it is possible if a credit card is linked.

The WESERBLICK, a new VIP area in the south of the stadium, has also opened, reserved exclusively for VIP guests. Augsburg go into the encounter with a solid away record, having recently drawn 2-2 with Bayer Leverkusen, with Michael Gregoritsch scoring both goals. He is the team's current top scorer with three goals. All of FC Augsburg's upcoming fixtures can be found on the fixtures page, and the current league table is available under standings. The next match after the trip to Bremen is scheduled for 26 September.

Background and full detail: werder.de