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.
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.