A strong start for the "Stadium First Responders" initiative: Nearly one hundred Darmstadt fans received first aid training at the Bölle stadium last weekend. There's also a boost on the pitch, with Raoul Petretta and Niklas Schmidt joining SV 98. You can read these and other news items in our weekly "Lilies Across the Board" section.
Before the big stadium and floodlights dominated the landscape, Nürnberg schoolchildren chased a ball across the meadows. Under the watchful eyes of their gym teachers, the boys played on two goals in all kinds of weather. What no one realized at the time, however, was that this schoolyard kickabout would eventually lead to the formation of 1. FC Nürnberg.
Following the loan moves of Meldin Dreskovic and Leon Klassen, Paul Will is also joining another club until the end of the season. The 26-year-old will move to SpVgg Greuther Fürth for six months.
Reinforcements for SV 98's midfield: Niklas Schmidt joins the club on loan from FC Toulouse until the end of the season. The 27-year-old already participated in today's training session with the Lilies.
Darmstadt have signed Raoul Petretta as a winter signing. The 28-year-old left-back most recently played for Toronto FC, where his contract expired at the end of the year.
Yesterday evening, around 200 Darmstadt 98 fans gathered in the ENTEGA VIP lounge at the Merck Stadium on Böllenfalltor to discuss the atmosphere at the stadium. SV 98 primarily provided the platform for fans to discuss matters amongst themselves.
Temporary departure from SV 98: Leon Klassen moves on loan to Grazer AK in the Austrian Bundesliga until the end of the season.
Home against Fortuna Düsseldorf! SV Darmstadt 98 will host Fortuna Düsseldorf on Saturday (February 21st, 1pm) for the 23rd matchday of the 2. Bundesliga. Here's how you can be there: Member pre-sale for this match starts next Wednesday (January 21st) at 12pm – as usual online and at the ticket office at the Merck Stadium. You can find all further information in this announcement.
Neutral spectators were thoroughly entertained by Darmstadt's away game in Bochum, and not just because of the six goals. Darmstadt supporters could note both positive and negative aspects afterward. And another point for SV Darmstadt 98. In our analysis, we look back at this highly entertaining encounter.
Our premium partner ENTEGA is once again providing unique stadium experiences this season. For every home game, you can win two VIP fan seats in the main stand and also gain access to the ENTEGA VIP lounge. The application deadline for the match against 1. FC Nürnberg is Thursday (January 22nd) at 12 noon.