Matchday Compact: All Information for the Hoffenheim Game

One last time Bundesliga in the Merck Stadium at the Böllenfalltor for the 2023/24 season. On matchday 33, head coach Torsten Lieberknecht’s team will host European contenders TSG Hoffenheim. On Sunday afternoon (12.05/15.30) the Lilies would like to give something back to their fans, who have proclaimed the match day as flag day. Before things get down to business at the Bölle, we will provide you with all the information about the duel between the Lilies and the guests from Hoffenheim.

„The transition area is extremely important“

It has been official since May 6th that SV 98 will start the Hessenliga with its top talent team in the coming season. We spoke to Björn Müller, the sporting director of the youth performance center, about the importance of this team in the transition area, the specific plans and its integration into the Hessenliga.

Organisational information for the home game against Hoffenheim

On Sunday (12.05./3.30pm) SV Darmstadt 98 welcomes TSG Hoffenheim and asks you to pay attention to the following information.

Figures & facts: The top facts about the Hoffenheim game

Bolle. 3:30pm. Flag Day. Everything is prepared for the last home game of the 2023/24 Bundesliga season. On Sunday afternoon (May 12th) the Lilies at the Merck Stadium at the Böllenfalltor will be visiting TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. Hoffenheim can get one step closer to their European Cup ambitions; TSG is currently in eighth place. But before the Lilies meet Pellegrino Matarazzo and “his” Hoffenheim players, you will find all the important facts about the game here. What gives hope for a home win? What are the strengths of the people of Baden-Württemberg? You can find out in our top facts about the game.

“Opportunity to send a thank you to the fans”

Press conference in the Merck Stadium at the Böllenfalltor. Before the last home game of the season against TSG Hoffenheim (May 12/3:30pm), Torsten Lieberknecht was in the room to answer questions. The Lilien head coach spoke about the upcoming game, but also about contract issues in the squad and about the top talent team. We have summarised the most important statements for you.

Opposition Check: TSG Hoffenheim

Next July, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim will celebrate its 125th club anniversary; the Sinsheim club has been represented in the 1st Bundesliga since 2008. The Hoffenheimers have had a steep rise over the last 35 years, from village pitches in the district league to the Champions League, the self-proclaimed “village club” has experienced a lot. Next Sunday (12.05/15.30) the Lilies will meet TSG for the 16th time. In the first leg, the spectators were treated to a real spectacle, Tim Skarke scored in the 85th minute to equalise 3-3. We take a closer look at the European Cup contender before the last home game of the season.

Flag Day on the Bölle | Arania celebrates professional debut

Young player Asaf Arania was able to experience a very special moment at the Lilies' away game in Wolfsburg. In the 85th minute, Torsten Lieberknecht substituted the U19 player; it was the first Bundesliga minutes for the 18-year-old right-back. For the last home game of this Bundesliga season, the Südkurve has thought of something special again: “Flag home game day” has been declared for Sunday (12.05/3.30pm). In addition, the second team was able to celebrate a very narrow success last weekend. You can find out all this in our weekly section “Lilies across the Board”.

All information about the ticketing prices 2024/25

Next week, SV 98 will write to all season ticket holders and, as every year, give them the opportunity to extend their season ticket. As usual, every season ticket holder will receive the details of this procedure by email in good time. With today's announcement we are already communicating the prices for the day and season tickets for the new season. In an interview, Vice President Markus Pfitzner and Commercial Director Michael Weilguny explain the most important points regarding pricing and ticket sales for the next season.

High fine for SV 98 after fireworks in the derby / “massive damage”

The sports court of the German Football Association (DFB) sentenced SV Darmstadt 98 to a fine of 99,000 euros for the derby home game against Eintracht Frankfurt in February. The reason for this is the burning of pyrotechnic objects. The SV 98 can use around a third of the fine for security or violence prevention measures.

10,000 Euros fine for the Lilies

The sports court of the German Football Association has sanctioned SV Darmstadt 98 for incidents surrounding the home game against VfL Wolfsburg. The reason for the fine of 10,000 euros was the throwing of chocolate coins, which is said to have caused the game to be interrupted. The SV 98 can use around a third of the fine for security or violence prevention measures.