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.
An emotional match with many controversial moments unfolded on Sunday afternoon at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Ultimately, Darmstadt suffered their first home defeat of the young season. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you.
Tried everything, but to no avail: SV 98 came up short in their home game against Hannover 96. The final score was 1-0 (0-0) to the visitors, whilst the Lilies had to play with ten men after Vukotic was sent off in the 20th minute.
Home game against Hannover! On matchday 3, Darmstadt 98 will host the ambitious Lower Saxons at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting lineup compared to the victory in Jena. Hiroki Akiyama replaces the suspended Kai Klefisch, while Nicolas Verkooijen (making his first start) and Yosuke Furukawa start in place of Carlo Sickinger and Manolo Merx.
Weekend, Lilies fever! On Sunday (August 30th/1:30pm), the Lilies have their third matchday on the schedule. Hannover 96, the club from the Lower Saxon capital, will be visiting the Bölle. What do the two head coaches have to say before kickoff? Who will be refereeing the match? And where can you watch the game? As usual, we've compiled all the important information about the match against Hannover in our "Matchday Guide"
One day before their home game against Hannover 96, Darmstadt 98 have announced another new signing. William Mikelbrencis will now wear the SV 98 jersey. The 22-year-old Frenchman was under contract with Hamburger SV until June 30th.
In the press conference before the second home game of the still young season, our head coach spoke about, among other things, our team's attacking play and the past week. As usual, you can find the most important statements before the match against Hannover 96 (August 30th/1:30pm) here for you.
A second-division team on the Berlin Mount Olympus: Hannover 96 achieved something unique in 1992. On May 23, the Lower Saxony club defeated Borussia Mönchengladbach in the DFB Cup final, securing another major title in the club's history 38 years after their German championship win in 1954. Hannover became the first and, to this day, only "true" second-division team to win the DFB Cup, causing one of the biggest upsets in the competition's history.
A special place of remembrance for one of the most famous Darmstadt fans. Before SV Darmstadt 98's home game against Hannover 96 on Sunday (August 30th), Jonathan Heimes Square at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor will be officially opened.
Darmstadt's league campaign resumes on Sunday (August 30th). Their opponent? Hannover 96! Hannover 96 have lost more often to Darmstadt than to any other team in the 2. Bundesliga. All the other facts and figures surrounding the match can be found here.
On Sunday (August 30, 2026, 1:30pm), SV 98 asks you to take note of the following information for the upcoming home game. Starting this season, we will be offering women's entrances at the west entrances. Additionally, there is a Bölle Bande family entrance with easier access at the Karl-Hess-Platz entrance.
In Wednesday's media briefing, Nicolas Verkooijen spoke about his Kickbase team, communication within the squad, and the intensive training in Germany. A former Darmstadt 98 player had the opportunity to compete against the best footballers, and we report on the historic stadium tour as part of the Bundesliga's founding anniversary celebrations. All the latest news from SV Darmstadt 98 can be found, as usual, in "Lilies Across the Board"
A journey to the roots of the Lilies: Where churches, residential buildings, or clubhouses stand today, Darmstadt football history was once written. To mark the Day of German Football History, 35 participants set out on a special tour of discovery aboard the professional team's bus—tracing the path from the early pitches of FK Olympia and SC Darmstadt to the club's current home at the Böllenfalltor.