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.
On Sunday, the Lilies face a challenge in Baden: for the 8th matchday, SV Darmstadt 98 travel to take on Karlsruher SC. At the pre-match press conference, our head coach discussed the squad situation, the qualities of the opposition, and the team's motivation to get back to winning ways on the road.
On Sunday (October 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. KSC has a history that extends well beyond the confines of German football: the club from Baden once caused a stir on the European stage, writing a chapter that is still remembered today. But how did KSC manage to step into the international spotlight, and what made this success so special?
The next away match is coming up: this Sunday (October 18th, 1:30pm), the Lilien will visit Karlsruher SC for the 8th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga. As always, you can find all the essential information regarding travel and your visit to the stadium in the fan guidelines.
SV Darmstadt 98 invites all its members to come to the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor on November 1st, 2026, starting at 11:30am. Together, we aim to once again create the largest team photo in our club’s history—with the professional players in the front and the entire Lilies family behind them.
On Sunday (Oct 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. The side from Baden differs from the Lilies in several key respects. Furthermore, the match will see SV 98 cross paths with a former player once again. Find out here about other connections between the two clubs, as well as some particularly interesting statistics ahead of the encounter.
On Tuesday evening (October 13th), the SilberLilien took part in SV Darmstadt 98’s Stolperstein tour for the first time. Along the approximately six-kilometre route, the participants made several stops to learn more about the fates of Jewish club members who were persecuted and driven out during the Holocaust.
From new grassroots sports offerings and a look back at the club's history to birthdays and the latest updates from the media briefing—there is plenty to report from SV Darmstadt 98 again this week. In "Lilien Across the Board," we round up the news, insights, and stories from life at the club.
Tickets for the home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on November 22nd are available for purchase now.
SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team proved their mettle at home against KSV Hessen Kassel II in the Hessenliga on Sunday (Oct. 11th). After a convincing 90-minute performance, the Young Lilies secured another three points, finishing with a decisive 4–0 victory that lifts them to sixth place in the standings.
The Lilies overturned an early deficit to celebrate a 3–1 home victory against Energie Cottbus—a win that boosts confidence and confirms the progress being made. Read our analysis to find out why there is still work to be done and what positives SV 98 takes away from the match.
This season, too, Lilien fans will be doubly rewarded for every home goal scored by SV Darmstadt 98. In addition to the joy and excitement of the goals, the team's supporters will receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
After the international break, Darmstadt 98 returned to the Bölle with a home win! Against Energie Cottbus, SV Darmstadt 98 put on a spirited performance in front of their home crowd and rewarded themselves with three points after an intense match. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you here:
