The journey from stadium to stadium is a good 466 kilometres, a distance SV Darmstadt 98 has to cover for their away match against 1. FC Magdeburg. On Friday evening (March 13th/6:30pm), the Lilies will be guests in the capital of Saxony-Anhalt for the 25th matchday of the second division. To help you prepare for your trip and everything else, here's the information you need for your visit to the stadium.
Arrival/Parking by car and nine-seater:
For your GPS (parking): Gübser Weg 20B, 39114 Magdeburg. Please only enter the address Gübser Weg once you are in Hammelberg, otherwise you may end up in the home area.
Take the A2 past Magdeburg to the Lostau/Hohenwarthe exit. Turn right onto the L52 towards Lostau and drive through the village until you reach the B1. Turn right onto the B1 towards Magdeburg. From the Magdeburg city limits, continue on the B1 (Berliner Chaussee) until you see the VW Autohaus City dealership on your left. Continue on the B1 towards Magdeburg. (From there, you will also find signs for the away parking area). Turn left onto „Am Hammelberg“ and continue to the end (please note that the road bends to the right). The road ends at Gübser Weg. Turn right here and continue to the signposted away parking area.
Due to extensive construction work in the city centre and the large number of home fans, traveling through Magdeburg is not recommended.
The away parking area opens at 3:30pm.
The parking fee is €5.00 for cars/nine-seaters.
Arrival/Parking by Bus:
For your GPS (parking): Gübser Weg 20B, 39114 Magdeburg. Please only enter the address Gübser Weg once you are in Hammelberg, otherwise you risk ending up in the home fan area.
Away fan buses will take a slightly different route. They will initially continue on the B1 (Berliner Chaussee) until the B1 forks. Then, keep left and continue on Berliner Chaussee until you reach Paul-Ecke-Straße. Turn left there and continue via Leineweberstraße to Gübser Weg. Turn left again here and continue until you reach the entrance to the away fan parking area. Fan buses should use the first away fan parking area.
The guest bus parking area also opens at 3:30pm.
The parking fee for fan buses is €10.00.
Arrival/Parking by Train/Public Transport:
Train passengers arriving at Magdeburg Central Station should take regional trains towards Berlin, Genthin, or Leipzig to the Herrenkrug stop. From there, take tram line 6 towards the city centre and ride for three stops to Jerichower Platz. Cross the street and walk backwards in the direction the tram was travelling until you reach the intersection with the B1. Cross the B1 and turn right, walking along Jerichower Straße until you reach Berliner Chaussee. Turn right there, cross the street, and continue onto Paul-Ecke-Straße. Continue along Leineweberstraße to Gübser Weg. The entrance to the guest parking area is located here. Continue through the guest parking areas to the guest entrance. The walk takes approximately 35-40 minutes (about 2.5km).
Tram: Your match ticket entitles you to free use of MVB trams and buses from 3 hours before to 3 hours after the match. We recommend taking tram line 6 and getting off at Jerichower Platz. From there, you can walk to the stadium via Jerichower Straße, Berliner Chaussee, Paul-Ecke-Straße, Leineweberstraße, and Gübser Weg.
IMPORTANT: It is advisable not to wear fan clothing when using the tram or walking to the Avnet Arena.
Stadium Opening: The stadium opens two hours before kickoff. On Friday, that’s at 4:30pm. Tickets: Please be sure to bring printed copies of your tickets to Magdeburg. Only printed tickets will grant you entry to the stadium without any problems. The away section is standing section 14 and the seated section is 13.
Ticket Office: There will be a ticket office directly at the away entrance, which will also open two hours before kickoff. Please note the €2.50 surcharge. Important: Only standing room 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’s best to leave your luggage in your car.
Fan bags: Standard fanny packs and belt bags can be taken into the stands after inspection. Bags larger than 25cm x 25cm x 25cm are not permitted inside the stadium.
Food and drink: Ample food and drink options are available in the stadium. Only cash payments are accepted at the concession stands.
Stadium bans: Fans with stadium bans are generally permitted to wait outside the away section.
Cameras: Standard large compact cameras are allowed for private use. System cameras, SLR cameras, and similar cameras are not permitted.
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. Further information is available here.
The following materials are permitted in Magdeburg:
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.