The German Football League (DFL) published the schedule for the upcoming 2024/25 second division season on Thursday afternoon (July 4th). The Lilies start the new season with a home game against Fortuna Düsseldorf. For the first time, SV Darmstadt 98 will face SC Paderborn on the second matchday. The final round of the season on matchday 17 is the away game at SSV Jahn Regensburg shortly before Christmas.
Paul Fernie: „We are very happy that we are starting the season with a home game. We are very pleased to be able to show ourselves directly at the Bölle on the first match day. On the first match days we immediately meet demanding, interesting opponents who have a good chance to determine our position.“
Matchday |
Fixture |
Date |
| 1. Game | SV Darmstadt 98 – Fortuna Düsseldorf | 03. or 04.08.2024 |
| 2. Game | SC Paderborn – SV Darmstadt 98 | 09. until 11.08.2024 |
| 3. Game | SV Darmstadt 98 – 1. FC Nürnberg | 23. until 25.08.2024 |
| 4. Game | SV Elversberg – SV Darmstadt 98 | 30.08. until 01.09.2024 |
| 5. Game | SV Darmstadt 98 – Eintracht Braunschweig | 13. until 15.09.2024 |
| 6. Game | FC Schalke 04 – SV Darmstadt 98 | 20. until 22.09.2024 |
| 7. Game | SV Darmstadt 98 – 1. FC Magdeburg | 27. until 29.09.2024 |
| 8. Game | Karlsruher SC – SV Darmstadt 98 | 04. until 06.10.2024 |
| 9. Game | SV Darmstadt 98 – 1. FC Köln | 18. until 20.10.2024 |
| 10. Game | SV Darmstadt 98 – SSV Ulm | 25. until 27.10.2024 |
| 11. Game | Greuther Fürth – SV Darmstadt 98 | 01. until 03.11.2024 |
| 12. Game | SV Darmstadt 98 – Hertha BSC | 08. until 10.11.2024 |
| 13. Game | Hannover 96 – SV Darmstadt 98 | 22. until 24.11.2024 |
| 14. Game | SV Darmstadt 98 – Preußen Münster | 29.11. until 01.12.2024 |
| 15. Game | Hamburger SV – SV Darmstadt 98 | 06. until 08.12.2024 |
| 16. Game | SV Darmstadt 98 – 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 13. until 15.12.2024 |
| 17. Game | SSV Jahn Regensburg – SV Darmstadt 98 | 20. until 22.12.2024 |
On Tuesday evening (October 13th), the SilberLilien took part in SV Darmstadt 98’s Stolperstein tour for the first time. Along the approximately six-kilometre route, the participants made several stops to learn more about the fates of Jewish club members who were persecuted and driven out during the Holocaust.
From new grassroots sports offerings and a look back at the club's history to birthdays and the latest updates from the media briefing—there is plenty to report from SV Darmstadt 98 again this week. In "Lilien Across the Board," we round up the news, insights, and stories from life at the club.
Tickets for the home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on November 22nd are available for purchase now.
SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team proved their mettle at home against KSV Hessen Kassel II in the Hessenliga on Sunday (Oct. 11th). After a convincing 90-minute performance, the Young Lilies secured another three points, finishing with a decisive 4–0 victory that lifts them to sixth place in the standings.
The Lilies overturned an early deficit to celebrate a 3–1 home victory against Energie Cottbus—a win that boosts confidence and confirms the progress being made. Read our analysis to find out why there is still work to be done and what positives SV 98 takes away from the match.
This season, too, Lilien fans will be doubly rewarded for every home goal scored by SV Darmstadt 98. In addition to the joy and excitement of the goals, the team's supporters will receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
After the international break, Darmstadt 98 returned to the Bölle with a home win! Against Energie Cottbus, SV Darmstadt 98 put on a spirited performance in front of their home crowd and rewarded themselves with three points after an intense match. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you here:
Despite falling behind, Darmstadt secured their second consecutive home win! Darmstadt defeated Energie Cottbus 3-1 (1-1). The home side equalised after conceding an early goal in the four-minute period through Weißhaupt before halftime. Vukotic headed his team into the lead in the second half, before Lührs sealed the victory with the third goal. This home win brings Darmstadt's season total to seven points.
Homegame at Böllenfalltor (10/10, 1pm): Florian Kohfeldt has made two changes to his starting XI compared to the away match in Wolfsburg three weeks ago. Richter and Mikelbrencis come into the starting lineup for Sickinger (calf issues) and Lannert (illness).
On Saturday afternoon (October 10th, 1pm), SV 98 hosts Energie Cottbus at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor for Matchday 7. What do the two head coaches have to say ahead of kick-off? Who is officiating the match, and where can you follow the action live? As always, we have compiled all the key information regarding the game against Cottbus in our "Matchday Guide" feature.
Tickets for the league match in Nürnberg (Nov. 7th) and the cup match in Elversberg (Oct. 27th) are available for purchase now.
For the upcoming home match on Saturday (October 10th, 2026, at 1pm), SV 98 asks you to take note of the following information. Since the start of the season, we have been offering dedicated entrances for women at the west side of the stadium. Additionally, there is a "Bölle Bande" family entrance with easier access at the Karl-Hess-Platz entrance. Please also take note of the information provided by HEAG regarding the autumn break.