The sun is shining on the Bielefeld Alm on Saturday afternoon (April 4th, 1pm). On matchday 28 of this second division season, DSC Arminia Bielefeld hosts SV Darmstadt 98. To ensure you have all the information you need for your trip to the SchücoArena, here's what you need to know about your visit.
Arrival/Parking by Car and Nine-Seater:
By car from Hannover: Drivers arriving on the A2 from Hannover should take exit 28 Ostwestfalen-Lippe and follow the signs to the university parking areas.
By car from Dortmund: Drivers arriving on the A2 from Dortmund should follow signs for „Bielefeld“ at the Bielefeld interchange and then take the A33 towards Osnabrück. Continue on the A33 to the new exit 19 Bielefeld-Zentrum. From there, follow the signs to the university parking areas.
By car from Paderborn: Those arriving on the A33 from Paderborn should follow signs for „Bielefeld“ towards Osnabrück at the Bielefeld interchange until exit 19, Bielefeld-Zentrum. From there, follow the signs to the stadium and the parking areas at the university.
Parking: Due to limited parking in the immediate vicinity of the stadium (residential area), the large parking garage at Bielefeld University is recommended. From the university parking lots, visitors can reach the SchücoArena on foot (15 minutes) or by tram line 4 (your match ticket serves as your tram ticket; stop: „Graf-von-Stauffenberg-Straße“).
Arrival/Parking by Bus:
Buses should park directly at the stadium and will be directed by the police. Enter the following address into your GPS: Busparkplatz: Schloßhofstraße 54, 33615 Bielefeld (Please note: Buses will be directed. This is only an address for orientation).
Arrival/Parking by Train/Public Transport:
The stadium is within walking distance of Bielefeld Central Station. The approximately 1.2-kilometre route to the away section is signposted. Larger groups will be escorted by the police. Your match ticket entitles you to free travel on local buses and trams within the city, as well as free travel to and from the stadium on OWL Verkehr GmbH public transport for three hours before and after the match.
Stadium Opening: The stadium opens 1.5 hours before kickoff. On Saturday, this means at 11:30am. Tickets: Please be sure to bring printed copies of your tickets with you to Bielefeld. Only printed tickets will grant you entry to the stadium without any problems. The away section is standing block A1 and seating blocks A2 and B2. The North Entrance is the only entrance available for away fans.
Ticket Office: There will be a ticket office directly at the away entrance, which will also open two hours before kickoff. Please note the €2 surcharge. Important: Only standing tickets are available. Payment can be made in cash or by card.
Bag Drop-off: There is a limited bag drop-off area in front of the stadium. However, it is recommended to leave your luggage in your car.
Fanny Packs: Standard fanny packs and belt bags may be taken into the stands after inspection. Bags larger than 25cm x 25cm x 25cm are not permitted inside the stadium.
Food and Drinks: All concession stands are cashless only (debit cards, credit cards, and Apple/Google Pay are accepted). Alcohol is generally not served in the away section. Exceptions regarding mixed drinks or full-strength beer will be discussed during the security briefing.
Stadium Bans: Fans with stadium bans may generally remain outside the away section.
Cameras: Standard large compact cameras are permitted for private use. System cameras, DSLRs, and similar cameras are not allowed.
Safe Haven: The „Safe Haven“ is the contact point of DSC Arminia Bielefeld, where those affected can turn to for help via various channels if they have been discriminated against, harassed, or insulted in the stadium. This also applies to fans in the away section. Telephone: 0800 1905 000 or via WhatsApp: 0160 94494396
Information for away fans with disabilities:
Fans in wheelchairs should wait in the inner area in front of the away section and report to the stewards at the away entrance. They will then be escorted through the home section to their seats. Five wheelchair spaces are always available, plus space for one accompanying person.
All fan materials were registered through the club’s fan liaison officer.
The following materials are permitted in Bielefeld:
The escape and rescue routes (yellow markings) must not be obstructed.
What awaits SV Darmstadt 98 on Saturday afternoon against Arminia Bielefeld? How did the 98ers use the international break, and what are Florian Kohfeldt's thoughts on the final stretch of the season? The Lilies' head coach answered these and other questions at the press conference on Thursday before the match at the Alm (April 4th, 1pm). We've summarised the most important statements from our head coach's press conference for you.
2025 was Arminia's year! After being relegated from the top German league in the 2021/22 season, Bielefeld were relegated all the way down to the third division. But their last season there belonged to Arminia: as champions of the 3. Liga in 2024/25, they were promoted to the 2. Bundesliga, and they also caused a major upset in the DFB Cup.
While Bielefeld are looking to improve their record to secure safety at the end of the season, SV Darmstadt 98 are eager to finally pick up three points away from home. In Saturday's match (April 4th, 1pm) between Arminia Bielefeld and Darmstadt, the 15th-placed team hosts the fourth-placed side. You can read about the areas where the two teams are closely matched, as well as all the key facts and figures, in the Top Facts section below.
Marcel Schuhen is eager to get back to Bielefeld and explained just that in a media briefing on Wednesday afternoon (April 1st). The Bölle Gang and numerous other kids were also out in force this week. With the Easter egg hunt at the Bölle stadium and the Merck-Lilien football camp at the youth academy, there was something for even the youngest Lilies to enjoy. You can read about these and other topics in "Lilies Across the Board". As usual, our weekly column features numerous articles about club life at SV Darmstadt 98.
The SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team failed to secure any points away at SV Weidenhausen on Saturday (March 28th/3pm). Despite leading at halftime and putting in a strong effort, they ultimately suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat.
After their eventful days in San Antonio, the Darmstadt delegation concludes their trip to Texas in Beaumont. And the scene that greets the team from southern Hesse initially seems like a crazy dream. Far from home and under the Texas sun, a club wears the Lily on its chest and the Darmstadt name on its back.
A delegation led by Darmstadt 98 president Markus Pfitzner is using the current international break in March for a trip to San Antonio to further strengthen the connection with cooperation partner San Antonio FC, gain deeper insights into the local economy, and immerse themselves in the culture and history of Darmstadt’s sister city. We will be covering their time in Texas on this page.
The German Football League (DFL) announced the exact times for the remaining matchdays on Friday afternoon (March 27). The home game on matchday 31 against SV Elversberg will take place on Saturday evening (April 25) at 8:30pm. This will be followed by two away games against Karlsruher SC (May 3) and Preußen Münster (May 10), both at 1:30pm. On the final matchday, Darmstadt will host SC Paderborn at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor at 3:30pm. (May 17).
SV Darmstadt 98 won their friendly match against 1. FC Saarbrücken during the international break. Florian Kohfeldt's team triumphed 4-2 (2-1) at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor, behind closed doors.
Following his injury, Luca Marseiler posted an emotional message on Instagram, while Patric Pfeiffer has been called up to the Ghanaian national team for the first time. You'll also find out what the other Darmstadt teams have been up to. All this and more, as always, in our "Darmstadt Across the Board" section.
Born in Hamburg in 1999 and raised in the Hanseatic city, Patric Pfeiffer's roots lie in Ghana, his mother's homeland. He has now been called up to the Ghanaian national team for the first time, and two special international matches await the SV Darmstadt 98 centre-back: first against Austria (March 27th, 6pm), then against Germany (March 30th, 8:45pm). Before the 26-year-old departs with the West Africans, we arranged an interview with him. A conversation about family and dreams, memories and old acquaintances.
The worst fears have been confirmed: Luca Marseiler suffered a torn cruciate ligament in the home match against FC Schalke 04. The 29-year-old sustained the injury in the 23rd minute without any contact from an opponent. Marseiler will be sidelined for several months. Further treatment and the timing of the surgery will be decided in the coming days.