The second half of the season is about to begin, and Darmstadt 98 will be traveling a good 266 kilometres to their away match against VfL Bochum on Sunday (January 18th, 1:30pm). This report provides you with all the important information for your visit to the stadium.
Cars and buses:
Address: Stadionring 26, 44791 Bochum
From the A40, take the „Stadion“ exit and turn left immediately after the exit into the „Stadionring“ parking garage, which is reserved for away fans. Parking for cars costs €5. Payment is in cash at the entrance. Buses and nine-seater vans can park in the parking lot next to the parking garage. The fee for this is €10, payable in cash at the entrance.
Public transport:
From the main train station, take subway line 308/318 towards Gerthe/Schürbankstraße, stop at Planetarium. Alternatively, bus line 354 runs from the main train station towards Keplerweg, stop at Gersteinring.
Combi-Ticket:
On foot:
Wheelchair users:
Entry for away fans: This will take place from 2 hours before kickoff exclusively via the designated entrance. Please do not go through any other security checkpoints, as there is no access to the away section from there.
Blocks: Standing Block E1, Seating Block E2, Seating F: Access to the standing and seated areas is physically separated by two pre-checkpoints. Bag checks will also take place there. The stadium concourse between the standing and seated areas is also physically separated.
Tickets: Print@Home tickets must be printed.
Home section: VfL Bochum expressly points out that no away fans will be granted access to the home section, i.e., the South Stand (A-D), the East Stand (N2-Q), and blocks N1, M, and M1. Relocation is not possible under any circumstances.
Catering: Payment can be made by debit card, credit card, Apple Pay/Google Pay, and cash, among other methods.
Alcohol: Persons who are visibly heavily intoxicated and become conspicuous may be refused entry into the stadium area.
Fans with stadium bans: There is no designated area for fans with stadium bans to stay in the vicinity of the stadium, but they will be tolerated in the away team bus parking area. However, there are no restroom facilities there.
Bags and backpacks: Bags up to A4 size are permitted inside the stadium. There is no designated bag drop for bags larger than A4. Therefore, fans arriving by train may find it advisable to rent a locker at the main train station.
Fan paraphernalia:
The following are permitted in Bochum:
The following are not permitted:
VfL Bochum assumes that all fence flags, flags and banners larger than DIN A3 are flame-retardant and reserves the right to conduct corresponding checks on match day.
Topic: Fence banners:
General Information: A glass ban is in effect at the stadium and surrounding area during VfL Bochum 1848 matches. Furthermore, please note that wearing clothing from the brand „Thor Steinar“ is not permitted in the Ruhrstadion. The same applies to all other fashion labels with racist, xenophobic, extremist, and/or discriminatory content, even if this is not a criminal offense.
Exit: Please pay attention to any announcements on the stadium screen, the stadium announcer, and follow the instructions of the security personnel.
Information about the contact point “Eighteen ATTENTION! Forty”:
Initial contact with the support point: During match days, specially trained volunteers can be reached by phone at +49 151 41445236 and via common messaging services two hours before and one hour after the final whistle. In general, all individuals from the volunteer group, security, kiosk staff, fan liaison officers, fan project, medical services, and VfL Wolfsburg employees are also available to speak with.
Focus on those affected: The support point focuses primarily on the individual affected and their needs – not on potential perpetrators. It is not designed to investigate or monitor and is therefore not suitable for tracking individuals or following up on leads. Should a crime or a violation of the stadium rules be reported, the security service or the police will be contacted – at the request of the individual affected. They will then be responsible for assessing the situation and initiating any necessary measures.
Collection drive on match day: Members of the Bochum Fan Initiative will be collecting cups for the Johanniter Bochum’s „Cold Angel“ charity during our match on Sunday. Darmstadt fans in the away section will also be participating. The „Cold Angel“ operates a stand at Bochum Central Station during the cold and dark months from November to February. For 15 years now, they have been providing volunteer support to the homeless there, offering hot soup and warm clothing. So: pop in your cup – be a donor!
Continuity in sporting management: SV Darmstadt 98 has extended Paul Fernie's contract early and for the long term. As part of the contract extension, the current sporting director will move into the club's management board and will now serve as managing director of sport.
Our head coach spoke at the press conference before the away game against Karlsruher SC (May 3rd/1:30pm) about the mental freshness of his team, the course of action for the remaining games and his coaching colleague, whose commitment to KSC will end after six years this season.
Left hook, 'One hundred and eightyyyyyyy', and hand over the baton. Doesn't sound like football – and that's true. KSC is often associated with professional football, but with the sheer number of titles the club has won, it's worth looking beyond the pitch. Titles from Baden-Württemberg to Rome.
In a rescheduled Lotto Hessenliga match, SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team hosted SV Hummetroth at their youth academy on Wednesday evening (April 29th) but unfortunately came away empty-handed. Despite a spirited performance and playing with one man less, the score after 90 minutes was 3-1 in favour of Hummetroth.
Lilies at the Wildpark! SV Darmstadt 98 will be playing away against Karlsruher SC this coming Sunday (May 3rd/1:30pm) for the 32nd matchday of the 2. Bundesliga. Will Darmstadt's positive record from recent encounters continue? Will Florian Kohfeldt and Isac Lidberg extend their scoring streak against KSC? And will Fabian Schleusener finally stop scoring against SV 98? We've compiled all the facts and figures for you.
SV Darmstadt 98 will be playing away against Karlsruher SC on Sunday (May 3rd/1:30pm) at the Wildpark Stadium for the 32nd matchday. To ensure you are well prepared for your trip to KSC, here is a summary of all the important information for your visit to the stadium.
To ensure a smooth and convenient journey to Karlsruhe this weekend, SV 98 is offering a special train service that will transport Lilies fans directly from Darmstadt to Karlsruhe and back. Additionally, SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team will host SV Hummetroth at their home academy this Wednesday evening (April 29th). For more news and updates, check out our usual "Lilien Across the Board" – all the latest news about the club, gathered here for you.
At the end of the current season, the partnership between SV Darmstadt 98 and Software AG, which has grown over many years, will end due to a strategic realignment of the software company.
The DFB sports court has suspended Patric Pfeiffer for one match following his sending-off against SV Elversberg.
Four goals, three points, and a well-deserved victory in the Hessenliga! At home against VfB 1905 Marburg last Saturday (April 25th), SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team finally celebrated a win after a long wait. Thanks to their confidence, assertiveness in one-on-one situations, and numerous scoring opportunities, the U21s convincingly beat the Marburg team 4-0.
As Florian Kohfeldt approached the team's dressing room at halftime, the Darmstadt head coach heard exactly one sentence: "It's not finished." Fraser Hornby had uttered it, setting the tone for his teammates and himself. What followed was a remarkable second half from Darmstadt 98 and a point against SV Elversberg, a point that, while likely insufficient for their promotion hopes in southern Hesse, nonetheless filled the Darmstadt fans with pride.
For every home goal scored by the Lilies, SV Darmstadt 98 fans will be doubly rewarded in the 2025/26 season. In addition to the joy and excitement, the Lilies' supporters will also receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor.