Premiere at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor: On Wednesday (August 27th), the first Lilien relay marathon will take place at the home stadium of SV Darmstadt 98, starting at 4:30pm. In teams of varying sizes and distances, the motivated runners aim to strengthen their team spirit. Additionally, on Sunday (August 31st at 7pm), the opponent SV Darmstadt 98 will face in the second round of the DFB Cup will be decided – here you’ll find everything you need to know about the cup draw. You can find out all this and more in our weekly column „Lilien Across the Board.“
With their successful opening match against VfB Lübeck, SV Darmstadt 98 has secured their place in the second round of the DFB Cup. These matches will be played on Tuesday (October 28th) and Wednesday (October 29th). The Lilies‘ opponent will be decided on Sunday (August 31st, 7pm) at the German Football Museum in Dortmund. The draw will be broadcast live on ARD’s Sportschau program. Presenter Alex Schlüter will host the show, with former referee Dr. Felix Brych serving as the draw official.
The penultimate participant for the second round was determined on Tuesday (August 26th) in the duel between Eintracht Braunschweig and VfB Stuttgart – the Swabians narrowly prevailed on penalties. The final ticket for the next round will be awarded on Wednesday (August 27th, 8:45pm) in the clash between SV Wehen Wiesbaden and FC Bayern Munich.
| Bundesliga | 2. Bundesliga | 3. Liga | Regionalliga |
| Bayer 04 Leverkusen | SV Darmstadt 98 | Energie Cottbus | FV Illertissen |
| 1. FC Union Berlin | 1. FC Magdeburg | ||
| Hamburger SV | Arminia Bielefeld | ||
| 1. FC Heidenheim | VfL Bochum | ||
| TSG Hoffenheim | SC Paderborn | ||
| Eintracht Frankfurt | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | ||
| Leipzig | Karlsruher SC | ||
| FC St. Pauli | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | ||
| VfL Wolfsburg | FC Schalke 04 | ||
| SC Freiburg | SV Elversberg | ||
| Borussia Mönchengladbach | Holstein Kiel | ||
| 1. FC Köln | Hertha BSC | ||
| FC Augsburg | Fortuna Düsseldorf | ||
| 1. FSV Mainz 05 | |||
| Borussia Dortmund | |||
| VfB Stuttgart |
Bartosz Bialek has started his time with the Lilies with great joy and confidence. „The first few weeks have been very good for me here in Darmstadt. I think the quality of the team is great, and the players are top-notch. I also feel very comfortable in the city – I’ve even found an apartment. So everything’s going perfectly so far,“ the 23-year-old explained in a media briefing on Wednesday (August 27th). The attacker also feels physically ready: „I’m healthy, I can train and play – that’s the most important thing. When I’m healthy, I can help the team because I know I have a lot of footballing ability.“
For me, the coach was the deciding factor, as was the country here.
His development continues to progress, which Bartosz Bialek attributes primarily to the club’s clear approach: „The team was already a bit further along when I arrived because they were able to participate in the preseason. But the club has a clear plan for me, which helps enormously. I love football and will do everything I can to get me playing.“ The decisive factor for his move was, above all, the coach’s trust: „For me, the coach was the deciding factor, as was the country here. I know that discipline and hard work are important – I like that. I know the coach very well and know he always has a plan. The club also has good physios, which is very important to me. That’s why I couldn’t say no to Darmstadt.“
Even though he narrowly missed scoring his first goal against Hertha BSC, his anticipation remains high: „Of course, it’s a shame my shot didn’t go in. I’m very grateful for every minute on the pitch. I hope a shot like that goes in next time.“ Bialek isn’t surprised by the Lilies‘ successful start: „We have a lot of quality in the team and get along well. The competition is also very fierce among us strikers – and that’s exactly what’s important in football.“
On Wednesday (August 27th), SV Darmstadt 98 Stadion GmbH is inviting runners to its first dedicated running event around the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Running enthusiasts can compete in teams of two to eight people and complete a marathon or half marathon distance together. The stadium opens at 4:30pm.
Whether with colleagues, friends, or a club – the Lilien Relay Marathon focuses not only on athletic performance, but above all on team spirit. The start and finish area is located directly within the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. From there, the route leads through the adjacent forest, offering a variety of terrain. A water station provides refreshments along the way, and cool drinks await all participants at the finish line. Additionally, cold drinks and typical stadium snacks are available at the stadium kiosks – the perfect opportunity to round off a day of sport together.
Marathon Relay
Half Marathon Relay
After four competitive matches without defeat at the start of the season, the SV Darmstadt 98 U19s suffered their first defeat in the DFB-Nachwuchsliga (German Youth League). On Sunday (August 24), the young Lilies lost 5-2 away to Karlsruher SC. The match started promisingly: Bittroff gave SVD the lead in the 6th minute. But the hosts responded promptly, turning the game around within two minutes with goals in the 17th and 19th minutes. The team went into halftime with a 2-1 lead for Karlsruher SC.
After the restart, a penalty (54th minute) and another goal in the 60th minute made things clear early on. Although the Lilies managed to make it 4-2 through Smailji in the 76th minute, Karlsruhe made it 5-2 just five minutes later. For the Lilies, the defeat initially means no change in the standings: The U19s remain in second place in their DFB Youth League group. After a challenging start, the U19s now have a chance to regroup. Their next match in the DFB Youth League is not until Sunday (September 14th, 11:00am) at home against SV Sandhausen. However, they can’t do without football entirely: On Friday (September 5th, 5:00pm), the SVD will play a friendly against Eintracht Frankfurt’s U19s.
Anyone who still can’t do without the young Lilies in the meantime can look forward to something: SV 98’s B-Juniors kick off their competitive season on Sunday (August 31st, 1pm) with an away game against Karlsruher SC. The South Hesse team lost their dress rehearsal 3-1 away to SC Freiburg on Saturday (August 23rd).
This is how it should continue: The SV Darmstadt 98 fan base seems to be slowly finding its feet in the new league after being promoted to the Kreisliga B (District League B). The „second second team“ secured its first win of the season at home against SKG Gräfenhausen on Saturday (August 23rd). The decisive goal for the 1-0 home victory came right at the start of the game: Timo Frohberg fired the ball into the net in the 4th minute, which also marked the only goal of the game.
Despite a second yellow card in the 58th minute, the fan base fought until the end and thus secured the victory. The victory moves the „second second team“ out of the relegation zone and into 13th place in the table, where they are level on points with four teams. The Lilies hope to carry on the momentum on Tuesday (September 2nd, 7:30pm), when they travel to table neighbours and fellow promoted team SKG Roßdorf.
As a socially responsible sports club, SV Darmstadt 98 is committed to fostering historical awareness and creating spaces for shared exploration of the past. Therefore, the Lilies invite you to a visit to the memorial site of the former Osthofen concentration camp on Saturday (September 6th). The excursion offers an opportunity to delve deeply into the history of National Socialism and keep the memory of the victims alive.
After 13 unbeaten second-division matches, SV Darmstadt 98 suffered their first defeat this Friday evening. Three unfortunate minutes just before halftime, during which Patric Pfeiffer was sent off and Vincent Vermeij scored twice, paved the way for Dresden's victory. After the match, the focus was primarily on the differing assessments of two very similar incidents by the refereeing team – incidents which both coaches subsequently evaluated identically.
For the first time since October, Darmstadt 98 finished a league match without any points: SV 98 lost 3-1 (2-0) to SG Dynamo Dresden. After a controversial red card against Patric Pfeiffer (42nd minute), the home side scored two goals in first-half stoppage time to secure the victory.
Under the floodlights at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadium. On Friday evening (February 27th/6:30pm), Darmstadt 98 will play away against Dynamo Dresden. Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting eleven. Raoul Petretta makes his first start, replacing Fabian Holland. Luca Marseiler starts in place of the suspended Marco Richter, and Hiroki Akiyama replaces Fraser Hornby, who is sidelined with a thigh injury. Fabian Nürnberger, Matthias Bader, and Bartosz Bialek remain unavailable due to injury.
A floodlit match at the Rudolf-Haribig-Stadion is always something special. Darmstadt 98 are aiming to take three points back to southern Hesse this Friday evening (February 27th). Kick-off is at 6:30pm. All the important information about the 24th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga is clearly summarised for you in our "Matchday Guide".
Darmstadt 98 aim to extend their unbeaten run to 14 games in Friday evening's match against Dynamo Dresden. While Darmstadt's potent attack has resulted in a respectable goal tally, they are wary at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion. The Saxons have been on an upward trend since the winter break and will have a vociferous home crowd behind them. We've compiled all the facts and figures surrounding this clash in this report. Here you'll find the key facts for tomorrow's match.
Darmstadt and Dresden are 598 kilometres apart. On Friday evening (February 27th, 6:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98 will travel to the Saxon capital for the 24th matchday of the 2nd Bundesliga. The next away game will take place under the floodlights at the historic Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion. You can find all relevant fan information here.
Before SV Darmstadt 98 plays under floodlights in Dresden on Friday evening (27.02/18.30), Florian Kohfeldt spoke at the press conference about the strengths of Dynamo Dresden and the special atmosphere in the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion.
Raoul Petretta joined SV Darmstadt 98 in the winter and already feels very much at home. He talks about his arrival and his goals. Besides their sporting focus, the Lilies are also committed to sustainability: On March 15, 2026, over 3,500 trees will be planted as part of the fifth "In the Sign of the Lily" tree-planting campaign. In our "Lilies Across the Board" section, we provide you with the most important news from SV Darmstadt 98 every week.
Numerous Dynamo Dresden fans flock to the stadium on home match days. But one day, they came for a single reason: What should their stadium be called in the future? Tens of thousands of supporters gathered in front of the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion, ready to cast their votes. In cooperation with regional partners, Dynamo Dresden's management took the unusual step of letting the club's supporters decide for themselves.
WirLilien – Together for nature conservation! Together with our partner Krombacher, we will once again plant more than 3,500 trees on Sunday (March 15th) – under the banner of the Lily. You can still register for the event at short notice.
On Friday (February 27th, 7:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team begins the second phase of their Hessenliga season. With 23 points after 20 matchdays, the Lilies are currently in 14th place. Following intensive weeks of winter training, the team aims to start the upcoming challenges with renewed energy and secure crucial points.
A fast-paced, thrilling exchange between SV Darmstadt 98 and Fortuna Düsseldorf reached its ecstatic climax in the 88th minute. Thanks to Matej Maglica's header, Darmstadt secured a 2-1 victory in a wild battle that resembled a 12-round boxing match, with both sides neglecting their defences and constantly searching for the next hook or punch. A day later, sv98.de looks back on what was probably the most exciting home game of the season so far for the South Hessian side.
