On Friday evening (September 20th/6:30pm) SV Darmstadt 98 will be guests at FC Schalke 04 in the Veltins Arena. Important information in advance: There will be a box office on match day for those who decide at short notice. The East ticket office is located at Entrance East 2 (guest seating area). You can find all further information for your visit to the stadium here.
By car/nine-seater/coach:
You can reach the VELTINS Arena by bus and car via the various motorways in the Ruhr area. Coming from the A2 you can take exits 6 (Gelsenkirchen-Buer) and 7 (Herten), from the A42 you can take exit 17 (Gelsenkirchen-Schalke) directly to the VELTINS Arena. The paths to the stadium are signposted from the junctions.
Parking:
The guest parking spaces for cars and buses are on the “Berni-Klodt-Weg” approach. Buses turn left there into the Gelsenwasser car park, for which there is a 20 euro parking fee, which is collected upon entry. Cars turn right into parking lot E2. The parking fee is 5 euros per vehicle and can be paid either at one of the pay machines or conveniently via the app. Information about the parking process can be found in the attached flyer. If you drive into the parking lot at least two hours before kick-off, you don’t have to do anything and park for free.
By public transport:
If you arrive by public transport, please go to Gelsenkirchen main station. If necessary, shuttle buses to the VELTINS Arena are available at the southern exit of the train station. These also head for the Gelsenwasser car park. If there are no buses available, you and the S04 fans can take the tram line 302 towards Buer/Arena to the stadium. People with limited mobility can reach the arena with the tram line 302 via the “Willy-Brandt-Allee” stop. This stop has no stairs and is only slightly further away from the arena. From here please follow the signs.
Walking distance to the stadium:
From the parking spaces you can reach the entrances to the VELTINS Arena via the Berni-Klodt-Weg in a northerly direction. If you have any questions, our volunteers are available to help you with advice and assistance in the entrance area; you can recognise the team by their green jackets.
A few other tips to make your stay in the arena easier:
Fans with disabilities:
CONTACT POINT – Code word: “Where is Elli?”
The #standup contact point can be found in the rear area of the Schalke Museum, can be reached via stairwell 13 and is also accessible to visiting fans. The advice center serves as a contact point for people who have become victims of discriminatory, racist and sexist behavior or violence at Schalke; violations of the S04 mission statement and the stadium regulations of the VELTINS Arena can also be reported. The visitors will then be referred – if they wish – to the relevant specialist and advice centers. In addition, incidents and observations should be specifically collected and evaluated in the #standup contact point. We would also like to draw your attention to the fact that right-wing extremist ideas and corresponding symbolism have no place at Schalke. The Thor Steinar brand is mentioned here in excerpts; an overview of all symbols and further explanations can be found at schalke04.de.
After 13 unbeaten second-division matches, SV Darmstadt 98 suffered their first defeat this Friday evening. Three unfortunate minutes just before halftime, during which Patric Pfeiffer was sent off and Vincent Vermeij scored twice, paved the way for Dresden's victory. After the match, the focus was primarily on the differing assessments of two very similar incidents by the refereeing team – incidents which both coaches subsequently evaluated identically.
For the first time since October, Darmstadt 98 finished a league match without any points: SV 98 lost 3-1 (2-0) to SG Dynamo Dresden. After a controversial red card against Patric Pfeiffer (42nd minute), the home side scored two goals in first-half stoppage time to secure the victory.
Under the floodlights at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadium. On Friday evening (February 27th/6:30pm), Darmstadt 98 will play away against Dynamo Dresden. Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting eleven. Raoul Petretta makes his first start, replacing Fabian Holland. Luca Marseiler starts in place of the suspended Marco Richter, and Hiroki Akiyama replaces Fraser Hornby, who is sidelined with a thigh injury. Fabian Nürnberger, Matthias Bader, and Bartosz Bialek remain unavailable due to injury.
A floodlit match at the Rudolf-Haribig-Stadion is always something special. Darmstadt 98 are aiming to take three points back to southern Hesse this Friday evening (February 27th). Kick-off is at 6:30pm. All the important information about the 24th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga is clearly summarised for you in our "Matchday Guide".
Darmstadt 98 aim to extend their unbeaten run to 14 games in Friday evening's match against Dynamo Dresden. While Darmstadt's potent attack has resulted in a respectable goal tally, they are wary at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion. The Saxons have been on an upward trend since the winter break and will have a vociferous home crowd behind them. We've compiled all the facts and figures surrounding this clash in this report. Here you'll find the key facts for tomorrow's match.
Darmstadt and Dresden are 598 kilometres apart. On Friday evening (February 27th, 6:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98 will travel to the Saxon capital for the 24th matchday of the 2nd Bundesliga. The next away game will take place under the floodlights at the historic Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion. You can find all relevant fan information here.
Before SV Darmstadt 98 plays under floodlights in Dresden on Friday evening (27.02/18.30), Florian Kohfeldt spoke at the press conference about the strengths of Dynamo Dresden and the special atmosphere in the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion.
Raoul Petretta joined SV Darmstadt 98 in the winter and already feels very much at home. He talks about his arrival and his goals. Besides their sporting focus, the Lilies are also committed to sustainability: On March 15, 2026, over 3,500 trees will be planted as part of the fifth "In the Sign of the Lily" tree-planting campaign. In our "Lilies Across the Board" section, we provide you with the most important news from SV Darmstadt 98 every week.
Numerous Dynamo Dresden fans flock to the stadium on home match days. But one day, they came for a single reason: What should their stadium be called in the future? Tens of thousands of supporters gathered in front of the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion, ready to cast their votes. In cooperation with regional partners, Dynamo Dresden's management took the unusual step of letting the club's supporters decide for themselves.
WirLilien – Together for nature conservation! Together with our partner Krombacher, we will once again plant more than 3,500 trees on Sunday (March 15th) – under the banner of the Lily. You can still register for the event at short notice.
On Friday (February 27th, 7:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team begins the second phase of their Hessenliga season. With 23 points after 20 matchdays, the Lilies are currently in 14th place. Following intensive weeks of winter training, the team aims to start the upcoming challenges with renewed energy and secure crucial points.
A fast-paced, thrilling exchange between SV Darmstadt 98 and Fortuna Düsseldorf reached its ecstatic climax in the 88th minute. Thanks to Matej Maglica's header, Darmstadt secured a 2-1 victory in a wild battle that resembled a 12-round boxing match, with both sides neglecting their defences and constantly searching for the next hook or punch. A day later, sv98.de looks back on what was probably the most exciting home game of the season so far for the South Hessian side.