For the third year in a row, the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor will be transformed into a giant open-air bedroom. The overnight event has a serious purpose: to raise awareness of homelessness in Germany, and specifically in the Darmstadt region, SV 98 is once again organising the stadium sleepover for charity. On the night of November 29th to 30th, 2025 (Saturday to Sunday), Lilies fans can participate and spend the night under the open sky at the Bölle.
There are several ways for Darmstadt fans to participate in the open-air sleepover. For €98, they can secure their sleeping spot for a special night at the Bölle stadium: The price includes a sleeping mat and a sleeping bag, which will be distributed to homeless people in the city after the event. Any surplus funds remaining after the purchase of the sleeping mats and bags will be donated to Darmstadt organisations working with the homeless. Registration is open until November 16th.
Of course, you can also participate in the event free of charge and bring your own equipment. It’s also possible to attend only the lecture program that evening and not stay overnight at the Bölle. This is also free of charge. However, we ask that you register in advance for these options here as well.
The stadium gates open at 5:30pm. From 6pm onwards, all participants can attend various presentations and personal accounts on the topic of homelessness in the main grandstand.
A light evening snack will be served around 8pm. Sleeping mats and sleeping bags will be distributed from 10pm onwards, and participants can then find their own sleeping places (excluding the playing field).
Please note that quiet hours begin at 10:30pm. If anyone gets too cold or feels unwell during the night, there is a warm place to retreat to in the main grandstand.
A light breakfast will be available outdoors from 6:30am the following morning. The event is scheduled to conclude at 8:00am.
Attention Lilien fans: During SV Darmstadt 98’s training camp in Bad Wörishofen (Allgäu region)—taking place from July 19th to July 26th, 2026—there will once again be an opportunity to meet the team, chat with the players, and, of course, get autographs and photos. The fan meet-up is scheduled for Saturday, July 25th, following the friendly match against SG Sonnenhof Großaspach. Kick-off for the match is at 12pm.
SV 98 remains active in the transfer market. The "Lilies" have signed Christopher Lannert from Arminia Bielefeld.
Friendly matches, fundraising campaigns, and plenty of photos—that’s what the week looked like for SV 98 and the club’s community. Between their 5–1 victory over FC Homburg and the upcoming friendly in Walldorf this Friday (July 17), the „Lilies“ showed their best side for the cameras. In addition, the SV 98 legends team will face an Odenwald select squad on Sunday (July 19th). You can also win great prizes in competitions taking place in Erbach and at the pop-up store in downtown Darmstadt. Lilies Across the Board brings you all the latest news from life at SV 98.
The Bundesliga finalised the match schedules for matchdays three through six on Wednesday (July 15th): Darmstadt's home game against Hannover 96 on matchday three will take place on Sunday. This will be followed by their away game against 1. FC Kaiserslautern on Saturday at 1pm. The home game against Arminia Bielefeld on Friday evening and the away game in Wolfsburg, also on Friday evening, have also been confirmed.
The Lilies can welcome another new arrival at the Böllenfalltor: Florian Kleinhansl will now wear the SV 98 jersey. The 25-year-old joins on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract with 1. FC Kaiserslautern on June 30th.
Third test, third clear victory. SV 98 won the match against FC 08 Homburg 5-1 (3-0).
SV Darmstadt 98 and the fusion energy company Focused Energy are entering into an official partnership. The aim of the collaboration is to more closely link top-level football and high technology from the Darmstadt region and to jointly generate momentum for innovation and future societal issues.
Killian Corredor will be playing in his home country again in the future. SV 98 has reached an agreement with FC Nantes on the transfer of the Frenchman.
On Tuesday (July 14, 6pm), SV Darmstadt 98 hosts Regionalliga side FC Homburg and asks fans to take note of the following information.
A home game against KSV! SV Darmstadt 98 hosts Holstein Kiel for the opening matchday of the 2. Bundesliga season this Saturday (August 8 at 1pm). Here’s how you can be there: the member pre-sale for the new season's first home game begins this coming Wednesday (July 15) at 12pm —available online and at the ticket shop at the Merck-Stadion, as usual. You can find all further details in this announcement.
For every home goal scored by the "Lilies," SV Darmstadt 98 fans were doubly rewarded during the recent 2025/26 second-division season. Beyond the joy and excitement, supporters received 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every goal Darmstadt scored at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
In recent days, various media outlets have published reports and graphics regarding the distribution of TV revenue for the 2026/27 season. Some of these reports included not only specific figures but also a comparison to the previous season. This comparison indicates a supposed revenue increase of €1.4 million for SV 98 compared to the 2025/26 season.
