At the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor against FC Homburg: Ticket sales for the friendly match on July 14, 2026, at 6pm against the regional league team begin on June 18 at noon. Tickets are available as usual at the ticket office at the stadium and in our online ticket shop. We would also like to draw your attention to this very special match day: The friendly against FC Homburg will put our youngest fans in the spotlight, giving them their first ever children's match day at the stadium, an event never before seen at the Merck Stadium.
We’ve prepared attractive ticket prices for families: Children and teenagers under 18 can get their seat in the main stand for just €1. All other fans pay €8 for a ticket in the main stand.
A special program awaits our youngest Lilies fans around the main stand on this day. In the plaza in front of the main stand, you’ll find a wide variety of sweet and savory foods and tasty snacks (e.g., cotton candy, slushies, crêpes, burgers, etc.). We’re also offering child-friendly drinks like water and apple spritzer at special prices.
But that’s not all: There are also special offers for children and families in the fan shop at the Bölle stadium. On this match day, all flocking on children’s jerseys is free. In addition, you’ll find reduced prices on selected children’s collections. And anyone who buys an adult jersey will receive an additional 50 percent discount on the children’s jersey for the new season. Anyone who wants to get actively involved has the opportunity to participate in various activities and playfully compete against others. Besides fun and sporting ambition, small prizes await the top performers in each age group.
Attention all Bölle fans: One week before the game, we’ll be raffling off a very special spot on the sidelines among all children who secure a ticket for the match. With a little luck, you’ll be drawn and get to be right in the thick of things as a ball retriever during the game. You’ll receive more information in your upcoming newsletters.
For all the birthday children out there who are still planning a very special day: We’re offering the Hans-Kessler-Kurve exclusively as a birthday venue on this day. For a flat rate of €250, you can celebrate your child’s birthday there with up to 20 children. Non-alcoholic drinks are included; you’re welcome to bring your own snacks and cake. If you’re interested or have any questions about the details, please contact us by email at tickets@sv98.de.
… And even after the final whistle, the fun doesn’t stop: A small farewell surprise awaits all the children in the stadium and the main stand. So keep your eyes peeled and listen for announcements from our stadium announcer.
We look forward to a fun and exciting children’s match day at the Bölle and to seeing lots of little and big Darmstadt fans!
SV 98 is making changes to the head coaching positions for its U21 and U19 teams for the upcoming season. Sebastian Schmitt, who has been in charge of the U21s since February, will now coach the U19s. Conversely, the current U19 coach, Patrick Kurt, will take over the position with the U21s.
The SV Darmstadt 98 fan shop at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor will be closed next Monday (June 22nd). It will reopen on Tuesday (June 23rd) with its regular opening hours.
Where are the Darmstadt 98 players spending their summer holidays? We'll give you a brief overview. Furthermore, SV 98 welcomed their first new signing, Noah Weißhaupt, to the Böllenfalltor stadium this week, and the club's veterans team will be playing two matches again this weekend. We'll keep you up-to-date with all the latest news from SV Darmstadt 98 in our "Lilies Across the Board" section.
Fabio Torsiello will also play for Alemannia Aachen next season. SV 98 is loaning the 21-year-old attacking player to the third-division club for another season. Aachen also has an option to sign him permanently.
SV 98 has secured an offensive boost. Noah Weißhaupt will wear the Lilies' jersey in the future. The 24-year-old is transferring from SC Freiburg to Darmstadt.
For organisational reasons, SV 98 is postponing the first team training session of its summer preparation to June 28th. The session was originally scheduled for June 27th at the SV Winterkasten grounds in the Odenwald region.
Darmstadt 98 will play their final pre-season friendly against English Championship side Portsmouth FC. The match will take place on August 1st at 2pm at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor.
The season is currently suspended, and the start of the new second division season is still some time away. Nevertheless, attention is already turning to the upcoming season: Starting Friday (June 12th) at 12 noon, club members without a current season ticket can purchase their season ticket for the 2026/27 season. Tickets will be available both online and at the ticket office at the stadium.
With the sales of Fraser Hornby and Isac Lidberg, SV 98 has generated considerable transfer revenue. We spoke with President Markus Pfitzner about the right moment for such transfers and the balancing act between financial stability and sporting ambition.
This coming weekend (June 13th & 14th), the veterans team will be playing two matches. We'll give you all the details. We also celebrated two birthdays this week and have several events coming up. At the same time, we're keeping an eye on how our partner club, San Antonio FC, is doing. We've compiled all this and more for you in this edition of Lilies Across the Board.
SV Darmstadt 98 is looking for enthusiastic Lilies fans for the new FuFa volunteer team. As a volunteer, you'll support fans and the club around match days and be right in the thick of things in and around the stadium. You can find all the information here.
Browse, sell, and do good at the same time: On Sunday, July 12th, SV Darmstadt 98 is hosting its first Lilies flea market in the forecourt of the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. With a focus on family, sustainability, and social cohesion, the event aims to give well-preserved items a second life.
