16.01.2025 / English
Fan Information – Düsseldorf (A)
On Friday evening (January 17th/6.30pm) SV Darmstadt 98 will be guests at Fortuna Düsseldorf. In this message we provide you with all the important information for your visit to the Merkur Spiel-Arena.
Arrival / Parking
By car, nine-seater, coach/parking:
Address: Messe Düsseldorf, parking lot P2, Stockumer Höfe, 40474 Düsseldorf
Coming from the A44, please use the Stockum exit. From there follow the signs. Unfortunately, parking spaces cannot be provided free of charge. Parking fees are €5.00 for cars, €20.00 for VANs (nine-seaters) and €35.00 for buses.
A total of 1,500 parking spaces are available to guest fans in the P2 parking lot. Anyone who parks in P2 but has a seat outside the guest area cannot go back the same way after the game due to fan separation and will have to take a detour. Fan buses will be directed by the police to the trade fair’s multifunctional area next to the P2 car park.
Parking for people with disabilities:
Wheelchair spaces are located in Block 23, on the back straight (Sparkasse Grandstand). Upon presentation of the blue EU parking permit, wheelchair users receive a free parking space in the guest parking lot P2. If you have any questions, please contact Fortuna’s disability officer, Betty Nowag, on 0177/9593951 or via email.
Fortuna offers visually impaired fans the service of a commented audio system. Two seats are reserved for away fans at each game. Tickets can only be ordered via Stefan Felix, Fortuna’s representative for the disabled with a focus on blind and visually impaired people, on 0173/4162302.
By public transport:
From Düsseldorf main station you can reach the Merkur Spiel-Arena with the U78. Fans with tickets for the guest area (gray/silver card) please use the lion walk to reach the guest area.
Guest fans who are visible in Düsseldorf’s old town will be approached by the police and directed to guest shuttles that drive directly to the stadium.
Important note: The Löwengang is closed after the game due to fan separation. Departure from the guest area via the Merkur Spiel-Arena/Messe Nord subway station is not possible. The fastest way in all directions, including back into the city, is via the shuttle buses to the airport long-distance train station. These will then be in close proximity to P2.
Stadium
Guest area: North-East entrance.
Guest blocks: The guest area extends to blocks 19 – 21 (standing area) and 125 to 132 in the upper tier (seating). There are a total of around 5,300 seats available, of which around 1,700 are standing room.
Stadium opening: 2 hours before the game starts, i.e. at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
Box office: There will be no box office on Friday. A service cash desk/clearing point is also open from 4:30pm.
Stadium/entrance tickets: Tickets for the guest area are in grey/silver; access is only possible via the north-east entrance. Maps for the remaining areas of the stadium are red; the south and north-west entrances can be used here. The north-east entrance cannot be used with red tickets. The south stand (lower and upper tier) is the home area of the Fortuna fans. Entry with colors or symbols of the visiting club is not permitted. Guest colours and symbols are not welcome in the southern circulation; it is recommended to move outside the glass doors.
Controls: Bags and backpacks are prohibited in the stadium. Only small bags up to A4 size can be taken into the stadium. We ask that you leave bags and backpacks in your car or coach or lock them at the train station. All banners, banners and fence flags are also checked (for prohibited items).
Photos & cameras: Permitted are: all cameras without interchangeable lenses and digital cameras. Not allowed are: prof. SLR cameras, sound and image recording devices and other professional material.
Fan materials:
- unlimited small flags
- 25 double holders
- up to 5 drums (visible, open at the bottom, already taken)
- 6 megaphones (already taken)
- 12 swing flags
- The escape routes in the blocks must not be overhung by fixed elements (such as poles, flagpoles, ropes, etc.). Fence flags may be attached to the fences in the lower tier and to the parapet in the upper tier. The escape gates in the lower tier must be able to be opened.
Prohibited are:
- Confetti
- Balloons
- Pyrotechnics
- Block flags
- Sexist, discriminatory and xenophobic banners
- Clothing from Thor Steinar, Consdaple and Masterrace.
- However, for banners that are not made of B1, it is necessary that they be handed over to the security service after being presented or thrown into the interior.
Lack of context
More than 30,000 fans packed the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion, creating an impressive atmosphere under the floodlights – pure football romance. The setting for Darmstadt's away match against Dynamo Dresden was truly special. Two teams with a playful and attacking approach faced off. For 42 minutes, these ingredients combined to create an entertaining, tactically sophisticated, and intense duel. Until a referee's decision decisively influenced the outcome. We look back on an emotional evening in Dresden.
„The referee decided the game today.“
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.
Undefeated streak ends
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.
Team News: Three Changes to the Team
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.
Matchday Guide: All Information for the Dresden Game
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".
Facts & Stats: The top facts about the Dresden game
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.
Fan Information for the Dresden Game
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.
„Pure football romance“
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.
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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.
Opposition Check: SG Dynamo Dresden
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.
5th Tree Planting Campaign: Register now!
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.
U21: With renewed energy into the rest of the season
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.