Gift ideas for Lily fans | Lilies on a pre-Christmas mission

From the football pitch to social institutions in Darmstadt and the surrounding area. The professionals of SV Darmstadt 98 created some very special moments for young and old alike with their visits during the pre-Christmas season. We also report on two topics from the Lilies‘ youth academy and offer a few tips if you’re still looking for the perfect blue-and-white Christmas gifts. You can read these and other news items in our weekly column „Lilies Across the Board.“

Away game in Berlin: General ticket sales start Friday

From the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor, it's a good 570 kilometers to Berlin's Olympic Stadium: Darmstadt 98 travel to Hertha BSC for the 20th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga. The game is scheduled for the weekend of January 30th to February 1st. The exact time will be confirmed by the DFL (German Football League) this week. Tickets go on general sale this Friday (December 19th) at 12 noon. You can find all further ticket information in this announcement.

1-0 victory in the Bölle fortress: Analysis of the Münster match

Fortress Böllenfalltor. SV Darmstadt 98 has been unbeatable at the Merck Stadium so far this season, completing the entire first half of the season without a single home defeat. The Böllenfalltor fortress held firm even against SC Preußen Münster, securing a narrow but deserved 1-0 victory. What were the decisive factors in this, their sixth home win of the season? What could have gone better? Read our analysis of the 16th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga here.

Krombacher Böllenfall GOAL bonus

For every home goal scored by the Lilies, SV Darmstadt 98 fans will be doubly rewarded in the 2025/26 season. In addition to the joy and excitement, the Lilies' supporters will also receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor.

„It was fun to give it my all.“

Darmstadt secured three points in southern Hesse against SC Preußen Münster. After several chances went begging in the first half, Corredor scored the winning goal with a header in the second half. How do the players view the final home game of the year, and what did Darmstadt head coach Florian Kohfeldt have to say about the match? We've compiled all the reactions for you.

Victory in the last home game of 2025!

Darmstadt 98 continue to feel right at home at the Merck Stadium: They defeated SC Preußen Münster 1-0 (0-0). Corredor (57th minute) headed in the winning goal, securing points 30, 31, and 32 of the season. This home victory means the team from southern Hesse remains undefeated at the Bölle throughout the first half of the season.

Team News: Papela starts for Nürnberger

For the last home game of the year, Florian Kohfeldt changes the starting lineup of SV Darmstadt 98 in one position: Merveille Papela replaces Fabian Nürnberger, who is not in the squad due to knee problems.

SV 98 and Michael Stegmayer end their collaboration

After 13 years with the Lilies, Michael Stegmayer's time at SV Darmstadt 98 has come to an end: Both sides agreed to an immediate termination of their collaboration. Stegmayer joined SV 98 as a player in July 2012 and held the position of team manager from 2016. Most recently, the 40-year-old served as head of organisation for the professional players' department.

Match Day Guide: All Information for the Münster Game

The second consecutive home game is also the last match on the pitch at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor this year. SV Darmstadt 98 hosts SC Preußen Münster on Sunday (December 14th, 1:30pm). All the important information about the 16th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga is available for you in 'Matchday Guide'.

„The team is focused and wants to win.“

The upcoming opponent. The versatility of SV 98 and the competition within the team. And the players' focus. Florian Kohfeldt spoke about precisely these topics at the press conference on Friday (December 12th) ahead of Sunday's (December 14th/1:30pm) second division match against SC Preußen Münster. We've summarised the most important statements from the Darmstadt head coach for you.