SV Darmstadt 98 congratulates its honorary member Alfred Krämer on his milestone birthday. The long-time chairman of the board of directors of the Lilies celebrates his 80th birthday on April 6th. Until his voluntary retirement in 2021, Krämer served the club for nearly two decades in a leading position on the board of directors, making invaluable contributions.
Congratulations and best wishes for happiness, health and contentment, Alfred Krämer!
With Darmstadt's away game in Bielefeld, the crunch time of this season officially began. Seven games in which every single point could be worth its weight in gold. After a weak performance, SV 98 ultimately had to leave the Alm empty-handed. In our analysis, we look at the reasons for the deserved defeat and what lessons SV 98 should learn for the remaining six matches.
After Darmstadt took an early lead through Matej Maglica, Arminia Bielefeld grew into the game and created several chances. Shortly after the break, the East Westphalians equalised and later scored the winning goal for a 2-1 victory. What did the players and the two head coaches have to say about Saturday's match? Read their reactions here.
Darmstadt's away form continues to be shaky: SV 98 suffered a 2-1 (0-1) defeat at Arminia Bielefeld. Maglica scored early for the visitors to give them a temporary lead. After 28 matchdays, they remain on 50 points.
Crunch time in the 2. Bundesliga! On matchday 28, Darmstadt 98 travel to Arminia Bielefeld (April 4th/1pm). Florian Kohfeldt makes one change to his starting eleven compared to the 1-1 draw against FC Schalke 04: Killian Corredor starts in place of Luca Marseiler, who will be sidelined for an extended period with a torn cruciate ligament.
The international break is over. On to the crunch time of the 2025/26 2. Bundesliga season. Over the Easter weekend, on Matchday 28, Darmstadt 98 travel to Arminia Bielefeld. Kick-off at the Alm is at 1pm on Saturday (April 4th). What do both head coaches have to say before the match? Who will referee the game? And who will be the commentator? As usual, we've compiled all the important information about the match in East Westphalia for you in our "Matchday Guide" overview.
What awaits SV Darmstadt 98 on Saturday afternoon against Arminia Bielefeld? How did the 98ers use the international break, and what are Florian Kohfeldt's thoughts on the final stretch of the season? The Lilies' head coach answered these and other questions at the press conference on Thursday before the match at the Alm (April 4th, 1pm). We've summarised the most important statements from our head coach's press conference for you.
The sun is shining on the Bielefeld Alm on Saturday afternoon (April 4th, 1pm). On matchday 28 of this second division season, DSC Arminia Bielefeld hosts SV Darmstadt 98. To ensure you have all the information you need for your trip to the SchücoArena, here's what you need to know about your visit.
2025 was Arminia's year! After being relegated from the top German league in the 2021/22 season, Bielefeld were relegated all the way down to the third division. But their last season there belonged to Arminia: as champions of the 3. Liga in 2024/25, they were promoted to the 2. Bundesliga, and they also caused a major upset in the DFB Cup.
While Bielefeld are looking to improve their record to secure safety at the end of the season, SV Darmstadt 98 are eager to finally pick up three points away from home. In Saturday's match (April 4th, 1pm) between Arminia Bielefeld and Darmstadt, the 15th-placed team hosts the fourth-placed side. You can read about the areas where the two teams are closely matched, as well as all the key facts and figures, in the Top Facts section below.
Marcel Schuhen is eager to get back to Bielefeld and explained just that in a media briefing on Wednesday afternoon (April 1st). The Bölle Gang and numerous other kids were also out in force this week. With the Easter egg hunt at the Bölle stadium and the Merck-Lilien football camp at the youth academy, there was something for even the youngest Lilies to enjoy. You can read about these and other topics in "Lilies Across the Board". As usual, our weekly column features numerous articles about club life at SV Darmstadt 98.
The SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team failed to secure any points away at SV Weidenhausen on Saturday (March 28th/3pm). Despite leading at halftime and putting in a strong effort, they ultimately suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat.
After their eventful days in San Antonio, the Darmstadt delegation concludes their trip to Texas in Beaumont. And the scene that greets the team from southern Hesse initially seems like a crazy dream. Far from home and under the Texas sun, a club wears the Lily on its chest and the Darmstadt name on its back.