Freely available day tickets are very important to us in order to give new fans the opportunity to see us play at the Bölle. However, these often end up not in the hands of Lily fans, but rather with supporters of the opposing club. Our intention is neither to bully the away fans nor to imagine that we can break through a nationwide practice of mixed blocks - rather, it is important to us that a larger number of Lily fans can enjoy day tickets and attend our home games. In order to achieve this, we want to transparently share some information with you and ask you for support:
At some home games at the Bölle we see that away fans are also outside the away block – especially in the north stand. As in practically all other stadiums, the wearing of fan paraphernalia by guests is only prohibited in the advertised home blocks. The Darmstadt stadium regulations prohibit this in the entire area of the back straight and the south stand. As a side note, the DFL regulations also require a double-digit number of guest tickets in the main stand, which are located in W2.
The guest block at the Bölle is relatively small, so that the demand from the guests often exceeds the supply at the visiting club. Knowing this, many away fans make a concerted effort to get tickets for the game they want, follow the various sales phases closely and are usually logged into the online ticket shop in time for the start of free sales. In contrast, we have observed that home fans tend to buy their day tickets “when the opportunity arises” and therefore rarely try to get tickets on time specifically with a focus on a game. This means that the visiting fan is often ahead in the event of free advance booking and buys the seat before the Lily fan thinks about it.
So our common main goal is: Let everyone out there know that day tickets for SV 98 are available! Inform those around you that the pre-sale dates are always communicated on the SVD’s social media channels and website! Go on to say that if you attend to the stadium on time, you will be able to attend the stadium in the absolute majority of games!
Advance sales usually start around four to eight weeks before a home game, initially with a phase for club members. We have already limited the free sales that usually follow for some games identified as a risk to only be bought at the Bölle. However, we do not want to do this on a regular basis in order not to make it unnecessarily difficult for fans from the Darmstadt area to purchase tickets. The tool of not offering free sales at all has already been used in exceptional cases, but of course should not be the rule.
Of course, it would be very welcome if you decide to become a member yourself and sign up a sales phase earlier. We cannot and do not want to prohibit any member from getting 1-2 tickets for a neighbor or colleague who is a fan of another club. But you should be aware that just 0.5% of stadium visitors doing this is enough to create a noticeable “unofficial guest block” in the north. The security service intervenes in such a way that away fans who act provocatively can also be brought into the actual guest sector – but the capacity for this is of course very limited.
So help us and bring this information into the conversation. Let’s work together to keep our day cards within our own ranks and colour the Bölle blue and white!
On Sunday (Oct 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. The side from Baden differs from the Lilies in several key respects. Furthermore, the match will see SV 98 cross paths with a former player once again. Find out here about other connections between the two clubs, as well as some particularly interesting statistics ahead of the encounter.
On Tuesday evening (October 13th), the SilberLilien took part in SV Darmstadt 98’s Stolperstein tour for the first time. Along the approximately six-kilometre route, the participants made several stops to learn more about the fates of Jewish club members who were persecuted and driven out during the Holocaust.
From new grassroots sports offerings and a look back at the club's history to birthdays and the latest updates from the media briefing—there is plenty to report from SV Darmstadt 98 again this week. In "Lilien Across the Board," we round up the news, insights, and stories from life at the club.
Tickets for the home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on November 22nd are available for purchase now.
SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team proved their mettle at home against KSV Hessen Kassel II in the Hessenliga on Sunday (Oct. 11th). After a convincing 90-minute performance, the Young Lilies secured another three points, finishing with a decisive 4–0 victory that lifts them to sixth place in the standings.
The Lilies overturned an early deficit to celebrate a 3–1 home victory against Energie Cottbus—a win that boosts confidence and confirms the progress being made. Read our analysis to find out why there is still work to be done and what positives SV 98 takes away from the match.
This season, too, Lilien fans will be doubly rewarded for every home goal scored by SV Darmstadt 98. In addition to the joy and excitement of the goals, the team's supporters will receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
After the international break, Darmstadt 98 returned to the Bölle with a home win! Against Energie Cottbus, SV Darmstadt 98 put on a spirited performance in front of their home crowd and rewarded themselves with three points after an intense match. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you here:
Despite falling behind, Darmstadt secured their second consecutive home win! Darmstadt defeated Energie Cottbus 3-1 (1-1). The home side equalised after conceding an early goal in the four-minute period through Weißhaupt before halftime. Vukotic headed his team into the lead in the second half, before Lührs sealed the victory with the third goal. This home win brings Darmstadt's season total to seven points.
Homegame at Böllenfalltor (10/10, 1pm): Florian Kohfeldt has made two changes to his starting XI compared to the away match in Wolfsburg three weeks ago. Richter and Mikelbrencis come into the starting lineup for Sickinger (calf issues) and Lannert (illness).
On Saturday afternoon (October 10th, 1pm), SV 98 hosts Energie Cottbus at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor for Matchday 7. What do the two head coaches have to say ahead of kick-off? Who is officiating the match, and where can you follow the action live? As always, we have compiled all the key information regarding the game against Cottbus in our "Matchday Guide" feature.
