Our head coach Florian Kohfeldt discusses Hannover 96's playing style, explains what's important for Darmstadt, and talks about Luca Marseiler's development. We've summarised the most important information from the press conference ahead of Saturday's match (November 8th, 1pm) between Hannover 96 and SV Darmstadt 98.
On Saturday (November 8th/1pm), SV Darmstadt 98 will be playing away against Hannover 96. In this report, we provide you with all the important information for your visit to the stadium.
SV 98 has taken important steps to ensure the future viability of its youth academy: Next year, the club will construct a new modular building at the Merck Youth Performance Center (NLZ) on Kastanienallee. The facilities for youth players and the administration will replace the existing container complex. Construction is scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2026, with completion expected by summer of next year.
On Saturday afternoon (November 8th, 1pm), Hannover 96 hosts SV Darmstadt 98 at the Heinz von Heiden Arena. The Reds, known for their comeback abilities and clinical finishing from the penalty spot, welcome Darmstadt, a team that excels at dangerous counter-attacks and strong set pieces. Here you'll find the key facts about the match between SV Darmstadt 98 and Hannover 96.
Around 50 members of the Bölle Gang and their parents met on Wednesday (November 5th) at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor to participate in the 3rd Bölle Gang Lantern Run. Instead of the four floodlights, the youngest fans' creatively crafted Lilies lanterns illuminated the early Wednesday evening.
On May 23, 1954, the stadium erupted during the final match between Hannover and Kaiserslautern. A shimmering summer light bathed the stadium, 80,000 spectators packed the stands, the air thick with anticipation. When the final whistle blew, a roar of jubilation erupted, echoing far beyond the city limits: Hannover 96 had just defeated the overwhelming favourites, 1. FC Kaiserslautern, 5-1, and crowned themselves German football champions. A sensation the likes of which German football hadn't seen in a long time. The next morning, almost every newspaper in the country ran the headline in large letters: "The Football Sensation: Hannover 96 is Champion!"
The German Football League (DFL) officially scheduled matchdays 15 to 19 of the 2. Bundesliga on Wednesday afternoon (November 5th). Darmstadt 98 will play one match each Saturday evening, one Sunday, and one Friday before Christmas. They will kick off the 2026 football year with an away game against VfL Bochum on a Sunday. Their first home game will be on a Friday against 1. FC Nürnberg.
The draw has taken place: SV Darmstadt 98 has known its opponent for the round of 16 since Sunday evening (November 2nd). We take a look at the draw. Also, Kai Klefisch is back on the pitch and "simply happy to be back." You can read about these and other topics in our weekly column "Lilies Across the Board."
For the third year in a row, the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor will be transformed into a giant open-air bedroom. The overnight event has a serious purpose: to raise awareness of homelessness in Germany, and specifically in the Darmstadt region, SV 98 is once again organising the stadium sleepover for charity. On the night of November 29th to 30th, 2025 (Saturday to Sunday), Lilies fans can participate and spend the night under the open sky at the Bölle.
Nearly one hundred Darmstadt 98 fans participated in the third Krombacher Fan Tour on Friday (October 24th). The destination was the second division match between SV Darmstadt 98 and FC Schalke 04. Following the resounding success of the first (to Dortmund) and second (also to Gelsenkirchen) fan tours, this popular away trip was a resounding success. Despite the 1-0 defeat, the Darmstadt supporters enjoyed a wonderful day, where camaraderie and shared experiences were the main focus.