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.
The Bundesliga finalised the match schedules for matchdays three through six on Wednesday (July 15th): Darmstadt's home game against Hannover 96 on matchday three will take place on Sunday. This will be followed by their away game against 1. FC Kaiserslautern on Saturday at 1pm. The home game against Arminia Bielefeld on Friday evening and the away game in Wolfsburg, also on Friday evening, have also been confirmed.
The Lilies can welcome another new arrival at the Böllenfalltor: Florian Kleinhansl will now wear the SV 98 jersey. The 25-year-old joins on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract with 1. FC Kaiserslautern on June 30th.
Third test, third clear victory. SV 98 won the match against FC 08 Homburg 5-1 (3-0).
SV Darmstadt 98 and the fusion energy company Focused Energy are entering into an official partnership. The aim of the collaboration is to more closely link top-level football and high technology from the Darmstadt region and to jointly generate momentum for innovation and future societal issues.
Killian Corredor will be playing in his home country again in the future. SV 98 has reached an agreement with FC Nantes on the transfer of the Frenchman.
On Tuesday (July 14, 6pm), SV Darmstadt 98 hosts Regionalliga side FC Homburg and asks fans to take note of the following information.
A home game against KSV! SV Darmstadt 98 hosts Holstein Kiel for the opening matchday of the 2. Bundesliga season this Saturday (August 8 at 1pm). Here’s how you can be there: the member pre-sale for the new season's first home game begins this coming Wednesday (July 15) at 12pm —available online and at the ticket shop at the Merck-Stadion, as usual. You can find all further details in this announcement.
For every home goal scored by the "Lilies," SV Darmstadt 98 fans were doubly rewarded during the recent 2025/26 second-division season. Beyond the joy and excitement, supporters received 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every goal Darmstadt scored at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
In recent days, various media outlets have published reports and graphics regarding the distribution of TV revenue for the 2026/27 season. Some of these reports included not only specific figures but also a comparison to the previous season. This comparison indicates a supposed revenue increase of €1.4 million for SV 98 compared to the 2025/26 season.
SV Darmstadt 98 successfully completed their second pre-season friendly, defeating Verbandsliga side VfR Fehlheim 8-0 (4-0).
